It's that time of the summer again. Yes, the Galway Races begin today, Monday July 25th, and horse racing punters in Ireland and all over the world are hoping for a week of good weather, some winning flutters and a few pints into the bargain. But if you're not one of the thousands of racing enthusiasts expected to grace Ireland's western shore this week, you needn't miss a thing as you follow the racing online.
Galway Races are Online with Ladbrokes
Ladbrokes is one of the many online sportsbooks offering a range of betting markets on the races. The line-up of seven consecutive days packed full of quality racing will continue until Sunday 31st July. Ladbrokes is currently offering odds on races throughout each day, including the following events.
- The Galway Plate, 27th July, 17:25 Irish time - favourites are Majestic Concorde and Bahrain Storm, both on 8/1
- The Galway Hurdle, 28th July, 16:50 Irish time - top choices are The Real Article on 7/2 and Overturn on 6/1
- The Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle - runs on the afternoon of Saturday 30th July from 14:25 to 17:30
Make Your Best Bet
Signed-up members at Ladbrokes online will appreciate the highly-detailed race cards giving the breakdown on recent performances of every horse and every jockey competing in Galway, as well as up-to-the-minute results issued the moment the last horse crosses the finish line. Even the most clued-up of punters will find this an invaluable and potentially money-making resource. Let the races begin!