The Galway Plate 2026 is one of Ireland’s most prestigious National Hunt handicap chases and the highlight of the famous Galway Festival. Run over approximately 4,779 metres (2m 6f 111y) on turf, the Grade 3 contest attracts many of Ireland’s and Britain’s leading staying chasers. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
| Race | Galway Plate |
|---|---|
| Grade | G3 |
| Distance | 4779m (2m 6f 111y) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Location | Galway Racecourse |
| Date | July 29, 2026 |
Why International Bettors Follow
- Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
- Fixed Odds become available as race day approaches
- One of Ireland’s most prestigious National Hunt handicap chases
- A feature race of the world-famous Galway Festival
- Regularly attracts leading staying chasers from Ireland and Britain
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xbet, Betfair, and other major European operators. Markets usually open as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.
Last updated: July 24, 2026
Odds shown below are subject to change. Some bookmakers may temporarily remove ante-post markets.
| Horse | 1xbet |
|---|---|
| Funiculi Funicula | 6.00 |
| Nowwhatdoyouthink | 8.00 |
| Spread Boss Ted | 9.00 |
| Downmexicoway | 10.00 |
| Nouvotic | 10.00 |
| Will The Wise | 10.00 |
| Ballygunner Castle | 13.00 |
| Gorgeous Tom | 13.00 |
| Jesse Evans | 15.00 |
| King Alexander | 15.00 |
| King Of Kingsfield | 15.00 |
| Ol Man Dingle | 15.00 |
| Reverend Hubert | 15.00 |
| Rocky’s Diamond | 15.00 |
| Solitary Man | 15.00 |
| Three Card Brag | 15.00 |
| Ballybawn Belter | 17.00 |
| Barry Lyndon | 17.00 |
| Boston Rover | 17.00 |
| Conyers Hill | 17.00 |
| Jalila Moriviere | 17.00 |
| Percival Legallois | 17.00 |
| Maxxum | 34.00 |
| Senecia | 34.00 |
| Buddy One | 41.00 |
| Shanbally Kid | 41.00 |
| Ocastle Des Mottes | 50.00 |
| Where’s My Jet | 50.00 |
| Yoradreamer | 50.00 |
Previous Year Result
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Western Fold |
| 2nd | Jesse Evans |
| 3rd | Shecouldbeanything |
Historical Winners
| Year | Horse |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Western Fold |
| 2024 | Pinkerton |
| 2023 | Ash Tree Meadow |
| 2022 | Hewick |
| 2021 | Royal Rendezvous |
