Widely renowned as ‘Ladies Day’ at the Galway Races Summer Festival, Thursday combines the very best in horse racing and stunning fashion. Galway Racecourse is delighted to announce a new guest judge, Rachel Gorry, popular social media influencer, for the Galway Races Summer Festival ‘Best Dressed Lady’ and ‘Best Hat’ competitions that take place on Thursday 1st August, ‘Guinness Galway Hurdle Day’ during the seven-day Summer Festival. This promises to be one of the biggest days in the Irish racing calendar, and an unmissable day out for fashion lovers, with a generous cash bonanza of €13,000 on offer sponsored by The Connacht Hospitality Group. On the day, the first of eight national hunt races takes place at 2.10pm. Thursday features the much sought-after Galway Hurdle Handicap race with an impressive prize fund of €250,000 on offer. One of the biggest days in the Irish Racing calendar, this event is also an unmissable day out for fashion lovers.
Turnstiles Open
11.15am
First Race
2.10pm
Last Race
6.10pm
Number of races
8
Adult*
On the Day
€35
Pay in Advance
€30
Senior Citizens
On the Day
€30
Pay in Advance
€25
Students**
On the Day
€30
Pay in Advance
€25
Children 17 & Under (Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian) ***
On the Day
FREE
Reserved Seat on the Top Floor of Millennium Grandstand:
On the Day
€25
*Must be aged 18 or over.
** Must be aged 18 or over & hold a valid Student I.D.
***Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian for admission and for the duration of the raceday.
1st Race
2.10pm
The Guinness Beginners Steeplechase
2nd Race
2.45pm
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Steeplechase
3rd Race
3.20pm
The Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap
4th Race
3.55pm
The Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes
5th Race
4.30pm
The Guinness Novice Hurdle
6th Race
5.05pm
The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap
7th Race
5.40pm
The Guinness 0.0% Handicap
8th Race
6.10pm
The Guinness Time Flat Race
We are delighted to have the generous support of Guinness for day four of our Summer Festival who have generously sponsored all races on the card, and The Connacht Hospitality Group, sponsors of our Best Dressed Lady Competition.
Prices start from €20 per seat per day. Pre-booking essential due to high demand.
Reserved Seating with exclusive access to the private Corrib Bar with panoramic views of the finish line…(A ‘Top Tip’ from the staff at Galway Races!).
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