There are some well-backed horses featuring in the later races on the day one of the Galway festival. Seeingisbelieving gelded since last seen and drawn one for the 7f handicap at 7.15, is into 11/2 from 12/1. His trainer Michael Mulvany has landed two of the last four renewals of this contest. Gradulations disappointed last time out in the Ulster Oaks having won her maiden at Sligo in May. It seems as if there must have been a valid reason for her latest display as Andy Oliver's filly has shortened from 28/1 overnight into 7/1 for the 1m4f handicap at 7.50

Willie Mullins runs three in the bumper at 8.20 but punters are all over Bukhill who is 10/11 from 7/4. Patrick Mullins' mount, who makes his debut here, is related to a couple of bumper winners.