Galway Plate Day
Wednesday 29th July 2026
Wednesday at Ballybrit is one of the most anticipated days of the entire festival, combining top‑class racing with a vibrant social atmosphere. As crowds gather for the iconic Tote Galway Plate, there’s a real sense of history and excitement in the air, marking this as a standout moment in the summer racing calendar.
The quality of competition, the thrill of the jumps, and the roar of the crowd create an electric atmosphere that racing fans look forward to all year. It’s a day where sporting excellence takes centre stage.
As evening falls, the festival shifts into full entertainment mode with Michael English taking to the main stage for a night of dancing, music, and high‑energy fun. With superb racing by day and unforgettable live entertainment by night, Wednesday blends sport and celebration in true Galway Races style.
Turnstiles Open
2.30pm
First Race
5.05pm
Last Race
8.20pm
Number of races
7
Admission Prices
Adult – Must be aged 18 or over*
On the Day
€35
Pay in Advance
€30
Senior Citizens
On the Day
€30
Pay in Advance
€25
Students – Must be aged 18 or over & hold a valid Student I.D.
On the Day
€30
Pay in Advance
€25
Children 17 & Under (Must be accompanied by Parent)***
On the Day
FREE
Pay in Advance
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Reserved Seat on the Top Floor of Millennium Grandstand:
On the Day
€25
Pay in Advance
€25
Parade Ring Lounge
On the Day
€35
Pay in Advance
€35
*Adult Tickets – May only be used by persons aged 18 or over, Children 17 & Under will not be admitted on this ticket.
** Student Tickets – May only be used by persons aged 18 or over and hold a valid Student I.D. Children 17 & Under will not be admitted on this ticket.
***Children 17 & Under – Must be accompanied by Parent. Please Note Children 17 & Under will not be admitted with persons over 18 years who are not their Parent.
Racecard
1st Race
5.05pm
The Tote.ie 15 Years at Galway Maiden Hurdle
2nd Race
5.35pm
The Tote, never beaten by SP Handicap Hurdle
3rd Race
6.05pm
15 Years of Mares & Memories with Tote Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle
4th Race
6.40pm
Download the new Tote App (Q.R) Maiden
5th Race
7.15pm
The Tote Galway Plate
6th Race
7.50pm
Free Streaming all racing at Tote.ie Handicap
7th Race
8.20pm
Watch Danny’s Diary – 15 Years of Tote Racing Moments Handicap
Our Sponsors
We are delighted to have the support of Tote for Wednesdays race meeting. Join us via RTE television and our social media channels for a very special evening and the historical Galway Plate race.
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