Run over a distance of 2m the Guinness-sponsored Galway Hurdle is staged each year towards the end of July, early August, at the Galway Festival.
Did you know - 16 of the last 18 winners finished in the top three last time out?
Here at TQ we look back at recent winners and gives you the key stats ahead of the 2021 renewal, this year run on Thursday July 29th.
Recent Galway Hurdle Winners
2020 - ARAMON (7/1)
2019 – TUDOR CITY (10/1)
2018 – SHARJAH (12/1)
2017 – TIGRIS RIVER (5/1)
2016 – CLONDAW WARRIOR (9/2 fav)
2015 – QUICK JACK (9/2)
2014 – THOMAS EDISON (7/2 fav)
2013 – MISSUNITED (7/1)
2012 – REBEL FITZ (11/2)
2011 – MOON DICE (20/1)
2010 – OVERTURN (6/1)
2009 – BAHRAIN STORM (20/1)
2008 – INDIAN PACE (7/1)
2007 – FARMER BROWN (9/2 fav)
2006 – CUAN NA GRAI (7/1)
2005 – MORE RAINBOWS (33/1)
2004 – CLOONE RIVER (7/2 fav)
2003 – SABADILLA (14/1)
Galway Hurdle Betting Trends
18/18 – Won over at least 2m (hurdles) before
17/18 – Won by an Irish-based trainer
16/18 – Won between 2-4 times over hurdles before
16/18 – Finished in the top 3 last time out
15/18 – Aged between 5-7 years-old
14/18 – Irish bred
13/18 – Raced within the last 4 weeks
12/18 – Carried 10-12 or less in weight
12/18 – Returned 7/1 or shorter in the betting
11/18 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
10/18 – Favourites that finished in the top 4
8/18 – Won last time out
7/18 – Rated between 120-130
7/18 – Aged 6 years-old
4/18 – Winning favourites
3/18 – Trained by Tony Martin (3 of the last 7)
3/18 – Trained by Willie Mullins (3 of the last 6)
2/18 – Trained by Michael Winters (2 of last 9 runnings)
2/18 – Trained by Paul Nolan
The average winning SP in the last 18 runnings is 10/1
