3:50 Galway Tips

My win selection is GRANITE BAY, a progressive four-year-old thriving this autumn. Well drawn in stall 3 to handle the sharp turns, he has proven stamina over 1m4f, highlighted by a strong second at Listowel, and his pedigree (Time Test x Indira) suggests further improvement with cut in the ground. Granite Bay appears ready to produce another strong performance and looks the one to beat.

Did well over hurdles earlier on in the year, fifth in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival following on from a Punchestown win on heavy ground. Conditions here are clearly not going to be any concern, and his current flat mark is more than workable, just a pound above his last winning level.

She brings the top recent clock figure (97), has progressed since the summer, and is proven on the soft at this distance. Improving profile and can get close.

After a victory at Listowel in September, the 6-year-old finished a commendable 2nd place at Roscommon just 14 days ago. He is definitely a contender once more and worth considering for an each-way bet at 7/1 odds.

Mon Coeur is still looking for a win this season. Last scored from a mark two pounds lower in August 2023, but that was over course and distance. Classy sort has run well at times this year, 2nd of 20 over 2m1f here in July. Highly tried recently, Irish Cambridgeshire on penultimate start, and this is easier.

A wide-open middle-distance handicap where Spanish John appeals at decent odds. He sees the trip out really well and loves to get his toe in. He was staying on late last time out in a similar race, and with a strong pace up top here, he could pounce late.

Chemdawg has been away from the flat but returns with fresh legs and proven grit. A sharp turn of foot and Galway tested stamina make this one to watch.