Matthew O’Connor delivered Loyal Focus with a perfectly-timed run to claim the GPT Galway (Q.R) Handicap, the feature event on the opening day of the Festival meeting.

SOME things never change!

Dermot Weld, the undisputed king of Galway, made a spectacular start to this year’s Festival with victory in the three races that opened the evening card at Ballybrit.

THE clash of two well-regarded colts, Rock Of Cashel and Grey Swallow, from two powerful yards, in the GPT Access Equipment Maiden promises a cracking start to the Galway Festival this evening.