8:10 Galway Tips

Vantage Code stayed on late to snatch 3rd place over 12f here 4 days ago and should be able to stay the extra two furlongs tried in a first time hood.

Tony Martin can keep the Galway winning going to day three with Billy Lee. With Goin racing off 68 and drawn in stall six, he can be putting in some good work for a winning performance.

Tatum - the gelding has been running well enough to make plenty of appeal here, and with Galway form in his profile he looks a solid, straightforward selection for the 20:10 handicap.

Quiz Test looks an appealing contender in the 8.10 at Galway. He has been knocking on the door with some solid recent efforts and shapes like this step up in trip could unlock a bit more improvement. If he settles into a good rhythm around Galway's demanding track, he has the ability to finish strongly and get his head in front.

Lady Plimsoll brings strong handicap consistency for Michael O'Callaghan and looks like a good each-way pick back on sound turf in this competitive race.

Blissful Bonita has been making steady improvement for Gavin Cromwell, and he can go well here. Gary Carroll has been booked to ride, which is a positive.

Her fondness for Galway is evident, especially after winning this race last year with a similar rating. With her form on the rise, she is set for another impressive run offering a promising each-way finish at 20/1.

Espritroyale is an unexposed, interesting filly who could outrun her mark. She's just off a career-best second over 1m2f on soft. Stepping up towards 1m6f looks a good move for her staying pedigree also. A light weight and a handy stall give her every chance to travel well and she's the type to sneak in here.

9k Curragh winner back in October with 19 others behind. 5 lb higher now but did win by three lengths that day. May be ready to hit some form and can get amongst the 5 places.

Last win was in April 2024 at Leopardstown and that pushed his handicap mark up to 88 that proved beyond his ability but was placed again at Leopardstown last year off 74. Showed he was competitive again on penultimate start when runner up at Limerick and is more than capable off his current mark of 66