THE Dermot Weld trained Riviera Poet has outstanding claims in the Group 2 Galileo Futurity Stakes, feature at the Curragh today.

WE may be in the middle of the worst recession in the history of this state, but it really made little or no difference to Galway this week.

THE Tom Mullins trained Fosters Cross ran his rivals ragged to land the featured carlton.ie/galwaycity Handicap at the first stage of the Ballybrit festival last night.

THE Claregalwayhotel.ie EBF Maiden may not be the highlight of the first stage of the Ballybrit extravaganza this evening, but promises fireworks both on the track and in the betting ring.