Bahrain Storm, who was sent off the 7/1 third favourite for the Galway Plate yesterday, before unseating his ride Shay Barry five fences from home, has been withdrawn from today's Galway Hurdle.

The first reserve, Princeton Plains is now likely to take his place.

The Eddie Harty trained 5yo won over the course and distance on Tuesday in Novice company and will be bidding to follow up in the feature race on today's card.

Meanwhile The Real Article has opened as short as 3/1 favourite this morning with Victor Chandler and Coral's.

However most firms go 7/2 about the Edward O'Grady trained horse, with both Paddy Powers and William Hill quoting the best price of 4/1.