Friday Night Live

With eight competitive jump races on the card, racing on Friday kicks off at 4.45pm with the last race at 8.15pm. The feature race on the day is the fourth race at 6.15pm, The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase, run over 2 miles 6 furlongs and 111 yards.

Racecard:

• 1st race: The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
• 2nd race: The James’s Gate Maiden Hurdle
• 3rd race: The Guinness Beginners Steeplechase
• 4th race: The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase
• 5th race: The Arthur Guinness Steeplechase
• 6th race: The Guinness Handicap Hurdle
• 7th race: The Guinness Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle
• 8th race: The Rockshore Light (Pro-am) Flat Race

Fridays Most Stylish Competition
The Friday of the Galway Races Summer Festival is one of our most popular days as we head into the Bank Holiday weekend. Our ‘Fridays Most Stylish Award’ is one of the highlights of the week for the ladies who attend the Galway Races and there is always a fantastic atmosphere.

Athlone Towncentre’s Celebrity Judges will seek out people with a flair for style which reflects the vibrant summer Galway Races Festival. ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ is expected to be one of the biggest gatherings of race going fashion lovers to date on the fifth day of the festival.   With the competition in its ninth year, contemporary and boutique retailers, such as those housed within Athlone Towncentre, may also be reflected in the outfits worn by racegoers.

Athlone Towncentre is home to major fashion brands including Zara, River Island and H&M as well as boutiques. It is an ideal shopping destination with over 60 brands under one roof as well as numerous food offerings catering to all tastes.