Hero’s welcome expected for miracle jockey Brian Toomey at Galway Races
By Kevin Murphy
Jockey Brian Toomey who battled back from a near-death fall two years ago is expected to ride during the Galway Races which start next Monday.
It promises to be an emotional return to riding in this country for the Limerick man who suffered serious head and brain injuries following a fall at Perth in July 2013.
Miracle jockey Brian Toomey is set to be in action at next weeks @Galway_Races Festival>>>http://t.co/8yykneXRoo pic.twitter.com/gaXSQV6sMY
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 20, 2015
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The annual pilgrimage to the iconic West of Ireland track is the highlight of the summer racing circuit and is a massive tourist attraction.
The seven day extravaganza begins next Monday with massive prize money available for both the Galway Plate and Galway Hurdle.
Dermot Weld has been dubbed the ‘King of Ballybrit’ and his horses will be well supported by punters throughout the week.
Weights released for @galwayraces Guinness Galway Hurdle and @thetotecom Galway Plate http://t.co/v9yRzjpiql pic.twitter.com/jeKPwsMBZg
— Horse Racing Ireland (@HRIRacing) July 20, 2015
The Galway Plate is the highlight of the week and is always a fiercely competitive handicap and was won by the Noel Meath trained Road To Riches last summer.
Leading owners JP McManus and Michael O’Leary always target the ‘Plate’ and are sure to have a number of runners competing in the race.
Over 150,000 people will go through the turnstiles and 1.8m is available in prize money. The winner of the Galway Hurdle will receive €300,000 which makes it the richest national hunt race in this country.
Ladies day coincides with the Galway Hurdle which attracts the biggest crowd of the week while politicians, celebrities and sports stars all like to take a punt out west.
