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Galway/Wexford gain 4 races after Thurles cancellation

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Galway and Wexford will have a total of four extra races on their Bank Holiday programme following the cancellation of the Thurles meeting next Thursday.

The Thurles fixture on Thursday October 25 was cancelled due to the prospect of fast ground.

HRI have announced the following changes to the Galway and Wexford meetings:

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners S’chase over 2m and 2f will transfer to Galway on Saturday October 27 and will be run over 2m, 2f and 54 yards (now becomes Race 306H and closes for entries on Tuesday October 23 along with the rest of the Galway meeting).

The He’llberemembered Hurdle over 2m6f & 216 yards will transfer to Galway on Sunday October 28 and will be run over 3 miles (now becomes Race 307H and closes for entries on Tuesday October 23 along with the rest of the Galway Meeting).

The Leugh H’cap H’dle (Rated 80-95) over 2 miles will transfer to Wexford on Sunday October 28 (now becomes Race 308H and closes for entries on Tuesday October 23 along with the rest of the Wexford Meeting).

The Premier County Mares H’cap H’dle (Rated 80-102) over 2m6f & 216 yards will transfer to Wexford on Monday October 29 and will be run over 2m6f (now becomes Race 309H and closes for entries on Wednesday October 24).

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.