(Jockey Tony McCoy receives a kiss from his wife Chanelle McCoy after winning The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap onboard Thomas Edison)
IT WAS A day to remember for JP McManus, as Tony McCoy and Thomas Edison secured a victory in today’s Guinness Galway Hurdle.
The firm favourite prior to the race, Thomas Edison ultimately won out by three lengths, with Bayan having to settle for the runner-up spot and The Game Changer third.
Speaking after the race, McManus praised the performance of the Tony Martin-trained seven-year-old, telling reporters: “He was a bit slowly away but he got a great run around under Tony and got the run of the race.
“Thankfully it all worked out well. I’ve never won the Galway Hurdle before. It was on my to-do list so I’m delighted.
“I think Tony had the horse in tremendous form so well done to everyone connected with him.”
(Winner of Best Dressed Lady, Helen Murphy, Douglas, Co. Cork and winner of the Anthony Ryans Wear Irish Award, Emer Nash, Castlemahon, Co. Limerick)
(Jockey Tony McCoy celebrates after winning The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap onboard Thomas Edison)
(Trainer Johnny Murtagh pictured at the Galway Races)
(General view of runners and riders clearing a fence during the opening race of the day, The GuinnessPlus App Beginners Steeplechase)
(Jockey Paul Townend onboard Alelchi Inois clears a fence on his way to winning The Guinness Harp Novice Steeplechase)
(Suzie McAdams, Limerick, and Danielle Gingell, Claremorris)
Results on Day 4
13.50 The GuinnessPlus App Beginners Steeplechase
1. Aranhill Chief 12/1
2. Thomond 10/1
3. Mister Hotelier 16/1
4. Vaxalco 10/1
14.20 The Guinness Harp Novice Steeplechase
1. Alelchi Inois 8/11F
2. Howwoulduno 20/1
3. Starkie 7/1
4. Usa 4/1
15.00 The Guinness Time Handicap
1. Hasanour 9/1
2. Sretaw 5/1F
3. Shalamzar 15/2
4. He’s Got Rhythm 14/1
15.40 The Arthur Guinness European Breeders Fund Corrib Fillies Stakes
1. Dalkova 13/2
2. Tested 8/11F
3. Colour Blue 25/1
4. Slipper Orchid 9/1
16.15 The Guinness Novice Hurdle
1. Desertmore Stream 3/1
2. Icy Reply 7/1
3. Pink Hat 7/2
4. Mumbo Bay 7/1
16.55 The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap
1. Thomas Edison 7/2F
2. Bayan 6/1
3. The Game Changer 12/1
4. Hisaabaat 9/1
17.35 The Guinness Surge Handicap
1. Ridestan 7/4F
2. Knight’s Parade 9/1
3. Pirate Cove 3/1
4. Gold Focus 17/2
18.05 The Guinness Legacy Flat Race
1. Clondaw Farmer 6/4F
2. Blueprint Bob 50/1
3. Topper Thornton 10/1
4. Blue Owen 9/1
