It’s one of biggest racing weeks of the year in the racing world with terrific domestic action at Galway as well as a stellar meeting at Goodwood. Here’s five things to keep in mind over the next six days.

Preparations for the Galway Festival, which begins on Monday week, July 29, are into their final stages but the recent spell of hot weather has put added pressure on the Ballybrit management, who have been working feverishly to ensure perfect going for the start of the seven-day meeting.

DESPITE the west’s usual rain and wind, thousands turned out in style for the opening day of the Galway Races.