Ruby Walsh: Hollow Games can step up to the Plate at Galway

FINAL PREPARATIONS: Frank Bohan writes up the changes board ahead of racing on day two of the Galway festival. Picture: Healy Racing
Plate Day became Plate Evening a few years ago, and Wednesday evening it has been turned on its head again due to the weather forecast. The flexibility Irish racing can show regarding scheduling is often envied by our British counterparts.
On Monday morning, all of those with a say in what happens here in Galway banged their heads together and made the collective call for Wednesday's meeting. Originally this card was due to start with the maiden hurdle, followed by all the jumping action before the Flat followed later on the card.