The Galway Races will take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend on Sunday, October 27 and on Monday, October 28 with the first race on Sunday at 1.25p.m and Monday 1.35p.m.
Patrons can look forward to two great days of competitive National Hunt racing with 14 races on the card which are all sponsored by local firms.
There is a total prize fund of just over €200,000 on offer which is sure to attract a host of well-known owners and trainers.The feature race on Sunday is The Faber Audiovisuals Ballybrit Novice Steeplechase and on Monday The Ennis Lifts Handicap Steeplechase.
You can be a winner off-track at Galway Races - Go racing on Monday October 28 and be in with a chance of winning a wonderful Shop and Stay Package, €500 shopping voucher for the Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre and two nights B&B and one evening meal in the Sheraton Athlone Hotel.
Receive your entry form at the turnstile on Monday, complete it and place it in the draw drum. Draw for this wonderful break will take place in the parade ring after the fifth race.
The Galway Races October meeting is the perfect venue for a group social outing and for family outings. There are fantastic lunch packages available for both days, which include racecourse admission, four course meal and reserved table for the day with a view of the track and a racecard at €60 per person.
The Galway Racecourse is committed to providing value for money and advises any interested groups or sports and social clubs to contact the racecourse office to avail of discounts and packages on offer.
Join them for the last race meeting of the year at Galway for great racing, great value, excitement and a great day out, make sure to pencil in the Galway Races October Bank Holiday meeting Sunday October 27 and Monday October 28.
