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The full card for today's or the next Galway meeting, shown as soon as it is declared and updated through the day as non-runners and going changes come in. Trainer, jockey and favourite trends at Galway since 2019 sit underneath and refresh with each day's results.

No Galway card declared yet. Last meeting 6 October 2026. Next fixture expected around Tuesday 27 October 2026 · Results to 17 October 2026 · Refreshed 17 October 2026
32.4%
favourites won since 2019
771
races with a favourite
80
wins for the top trainer
6 October 2026
last meeting
32.4%

At Galway, favourites won 32.4% of 771 races from 2019 to 2026, and the next fixture is expected around 27 October 2026.Sample: 771 races · Window: 2019 to 2026 · Source: RaceWatch racecards (races, runners) and results database (pubdata.base, May 2014 to yesterday); fixture dates from the black-type calendar and past fixture patterns

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Next Galway fixtures

27 Oct 26Galway meeting, usually 2 daysTypical datePast fixture pattern
30 Jul 27Corrib Fillies StakesExpectedBlack-type calendar
8 Sep 27Ardilaun Hotel Irish EBF Oyster Stakes (Fillies & Mares)ExpectedBlack-type calendar

No card is declared yet. Black-type dates come from the forward calendar; the typical date is when this fixture has been run in recent years and is a guide only.

Galway last meeting results, 6 October 2026

13:45Tote Always SP Or Better At Galway Maiden HurdleDirect Approach (IRE) silksDirect Approach (IRE)Gordon ElliottJack Kennedy3/120
14:20SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap HurdleInthenickoftime (IRE) silksInthenickoftime (IRE)E BolgerPeter Smithers1/1F11
14:55Guinness Mares Handicap HurdleFire Coral (GB) silksFire Coral (GB)S CurlingPhillip Enright5/17
15:30BOYLE Sports Shop At Galway Racecourse Beginners SteeplechaseRoad To Home (IRE) silksRoad To Home (IRE)Willie MullinsBrian Hayes9/28
16:05Ryans Cleaning Handicap SteeplechaseSpringboard (IRE) silksSpringboard (IRE)Michael J McDonaghCian Quirke7/110
16:40Mongey Communications Handicap SteeplechaseBallagh Star (IRE) silksBallagh Star (IRE)Mrs Y DunleavyDaniel King7/28
17:15Race In Pink On October 25th Flat RaceTomahawk Juke (IRE) silksTomahawk Juke (IRE)Declan QueallyMr D L Queally11/18

Winners at the most recent Galway meeting in the results database, starting price as returned.

Leading trainers at Galway, 2019 to 2026

FlatJoseph Patrick O'Brien2953612.2%
FlatAidan O'Brien1493120.8%
FlatMrs John Harrington2042311.3%
FlatD K Weld1392215.8%
FlatWillie Mullins1011211.9%
NHWillie Mullins3716818.3%
NHGordon Elliott3694612.5%
NHNoel Meade1072018.7%
NHGavin Cromwell212209.4%
NHHenry de Bromhead148138.8%

Top five by wins per code, minimum 30 runs.

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Leading jockeys at Galway, 2019 to 2026

FlatShane Foley2102813.3%
FlatBilly Lee1702514.7%
FlatColin Keane2002512.5%
FlatDylan Browne McMonagle1442013.9%
FlatChris Hayes213209.4%
NHPaul Townend1463221.9%
NHJack Kennedy1282418.8%
NHSean Flanagan1301813.8%
NHDarragh O'Keeffe202188.9%
NHMr P W Mullins641625.0%

Top five by wins per code, minimum 30 runs.

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Favourites at Galway by race type, 2019 to 2026

FlatFlat (Turf)35211633.0%61.1%
FlatAll Flat35211633.0%61.1%
NHHurdle2327532.3%60.8%
NHChase1253931.2%61.6%
NHAll NH41913432.0%62.5%

Races with a clear or joint favourite at SP; a race counts as a favourite win if any favourite won. Place = favourite finished in the places. Minimum 100 races per row.

Galway draw summary by distance, 8+ runners, 2019 to 2026

Turf7fLow449449.8%28.1%112
Turf7fMiddle478316.5%21.1%112
Turf7fHigh516377.2%21.1%112
Turf1m½fLow385348.8%26.0%88
Turf1m½fMiddle420296.9%17.9%88
Turf1m½fHigh439265.9%20.3%88
Turf1m4fLow364215.8%20.9%76
Turf1m4fMiddle378266.9%20.4%76
Turf1m4fHigh400297.3%18.8%76

Flat races with 8 or more runners since 2019. Stalls ranked within each race after non-runners and split into thirds. Minimum 100 runs per third. Full breakdown on the course draw bias page.

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Favourite win % at Galway by year
FlatNH
10%20%30%40%50%20192020202120222023202420252026Flat 2019: 32.6%Flat 2020: 42.2%Flat 2021: 34%Flat 2022: 26.7%Flat 2023: 44.4%Flat 2024: 26.7%Flat 2025: 26.7%Flat 2026: 29.7%29.7%NH 2019: 41.5%NH 2020: 32.7%NH 2021: 24.1%NH 2022: 27.3%NH 2023: 33.3%NH 2024: 35.2%NH 2025: 35.2%NH 2026: 25%25%

Win % by Year

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What is on the Galway card today?

When a Galway card is declared, the page lists every race with off time, distance, going, class and runners, then each field in full with draw, weight, jockey, trainer, form and course and distance winners.

When is the next Galway fixture?

On days with no declared Galway card, the page lists the next Galway fixtures from the black-type calendar or recent fixture dates, and the full card replaces that list once declarations close.

Which trainers and jockeys win most at Galway?

Willie Mullins has the most Galway winners since 2019 with 80, and Paul Townend leads the riders with 32 the tables rank the top five per code with strike rate

How often do favourites win at Galway?

Favourites won 250 of 771 Galway races since 2019, a 32.4% strike rate, and the favourites table splits that record by race type with place rates.

Does the draw matter at Galway?

The Galway draw summary shows win and place rates for low, middle and high stalls by distance in Flat races of eight or more runners since 2019, with the full breakdown on the Galway draw bias page.

What happened at the last Galway meeting?

The last results table lists every winner from the most recent Galway meeting, on 6 October 2026, with trainer, jockey, starting price and field size.

Questions people ask

When does the Galway racecard appear on RaceWatch?

The Galway card appears on RaceWatch once declarations are published, usually by the day before racing. Non-runners, going changes and the latest prices are then refreshed on the card through race day.

Who is the leading trainer at Galway?

Willie Mullins has trained the most Galway winners since 2019, with 80 from 472 runners. The trainers table ranks the top five by wins in each code with strike rate

Who is the leading jockey at Galway?

Paul Townend has ridden the most Galway winners since 2019, with 32 from 146 rides. The jockeys table ranks the top five by wins in each code with strike rate

How often do favourites win at Galway?

Favourites have won 32.4% of Galway races since 2019, 250 wins from 771 races with a clear or joint favourite. The favourites table splits that record by race type, with each row's race count and place rate.

Is there a draw bias at Galway?

The Galway draw summary shows how low, middle and high stalls have fared by distance in Flat races of eight or more runners since 2019. The Galway draw bias page has the full breakdown for every trip.

Where are the latest Galway results?

The most recent Galway meeting in the results database was on 6 October 2026, and every winner is listed with trainer, jockey, starting price and field size. The table moves on to the next meeting's winners once its results are in.

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