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Galway Hurdle 2026 Betting Odds

Thursday 30 July 2026 · Galway · By Matthew Glazier

There are sure to be extra places available when it comes to the 2024 Galway Hurdle, with the runners and riders competing over two miles to claim a victory in this Grade 3 encounter. There are two five-year-olds heading the market, with Daddy Long Legs and Under Control among the favourites to land the spoils.

Galway Hurdle Runners & Odds

24 runners

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2024 Galway Hurdle Tips

Willie Mullins has a number of runners in the Guiness Galway Hurdle, with the Irish handler looking for one of them to land a victory in this two mile encounter. Daddy Long Legs was last seen running at Tipperary in early July when finishing midfield although there had previously been victories at Punchestown and Ludlow.

Under Control is another five-year-old with solid credentials and Nicky Henderson saw his horse claim a couple of victories last season. They came at Cheltenham and Sandown, although the last outing as at Doncaster back in January where the runner finished second in the Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle.

Gorgeous Tom runs for Henry de Bromhead and the six-year-old is bidding for a third consecutive victory, with the latest win coming at Punchestown in early May. That came over two miles, three and a half furlongs, with this coming after a success at Naas in early April over a shorter distance of two miles.

Fascile Mode runs for Thomas Mullins and sealed the deal on the latest outing, with a victory coming at Punchestown in early June. There was a five and a half length success when competing over two miles and three furlongs, with favourite Ash Tree Meadow beaten into second by a considerable distance.


2023 Guinness Galway Bay Hurdle Tips

There’s going to be a fast-run pace over two miles when the runners and riders compete in the Galway Hurdle. Filey Bay has been installed as favourite and Emmet Mullins trains a horse who disappointed at Roscommon in the most recent outing when finishing down the field as the 6/5 favourite. However, the same horse was able to finish third in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Sharjah is a horse that has achieved a good deal throughout his ten-year-old career, with the runner most previously finishing second at Tipperary in a Grade 3 hurdle race. Previously to this, there was a fourth-placed finish in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle and the horse only finished three lengths behind Constitution Hill at Aintree.

Willie Mullins has other potential winners in the field, with Tekao having produced a disappointing run at Tipperary last time out, although the horse finished third in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown, with Bialystok being the eventual winner of this race and the latter is also set to line up here and put on a decent showing.

Paul Townend was on board the same horse when winning a maiden hurdle at Naas towards the end of February and the runner is now bidding to land a hat-trick of victories. My Mate Mozzie could also be a lively contender and the horse returns to the track after a lengthy absence, with Gavin Cromwell hoping for a strong performance.

Past Winners

2024 — Galway Hurdle
  1. 1 Nurburgring SP
  2. 2 Ndaawi SP
  3. 3 My Mate Mozzie SP
  4. 4 Winter Fog SP
  5. 5 Mighty Tom SP
  6. 6 Under Control SP
  7. 7 Icare Desbois SP
  8. 8 Jesse Evans SP
  9. 9 Shecouldbeanything SP
  10. 10 Arctic Fly SP
  11. 11 Kings Hill SP
  12. 12 Risk Belle SP
  13. 13 Anotherway SP
  14. 14 Nusret SP
  15. 15 Fascile Mode SP
  16. 16 Gorgeous Tom SP
  17. 17 Williamstowndancer SP
  18. 18 A Penny A Hundred SP
  19. 19 Daddy Long Legs SP

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Galway Hurdle FAQ

When does the 2026 Galway Hurdle take place?
The 2026 Galway Hurdle is scheduled to start at 4.30pm on Thursday 30 July 2026.
Where does the 2026 Galway Hurdle take place?
The Galway Hurdle is run at Galway Racecourse in Ireland.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 Galway Hurdle?
El Cairos is the current favourite for the 2026 Galway Hurdle at 9/2 with Unibet, from 24 entries in the ante-post market. Prices move daily, so compare the latest odds in the table above.
What are the latest odds for the 2026 Galway Hurdle?
The current 2026 Galway Hurdle market is led by El Cairos at 9/2, Murcia at 6/1 and Puturhandstogether at 7/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Galway Hurdle?
In the current market, Unibet offers the biggest price about El Cairos at 9/2. We compare every bookmaker's Galway Hurdle odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
Who won the 2024 Galway Hurdle?
Nurburgring won the 2024 Galway Hurdle at SP.
Can I bet each-way on the Galway Hurdle?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Galway Hurdle is two bets in one, a win and a place. The number of places paid and the place fraction are set by each bookmaker and confirmed when the final field is declared, so check the each-way terms before betting.
Are there free bets or offers for the 2026 Galway Hurdle?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Galway Hurdle and claim free bets and betting offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Galway Hurdle live?
Several bookmakers stream the Galway Hurdle live from Galway. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Galway Hurdle in-play from start to finish.