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2027 Galway Hurdle Preview
Established in 1913, the Galway Hurdle is a race run at the Galway Summer Festival in late July or early August, which is a handicap race open to runners who are aged four or older. The race is run over two miles, in which runners have to contend with nine hurdles.
Galway Hurdle Information:
Why not use the trends shortlist below to help you narrow down the field and then head over to the dedicated Galway tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG expert racing tipsters to find yourself a bet?
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How competitive is the Galway Hurdle market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021, when the race had an over-round of 129%. The race in 2012 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 149%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Galway Hurdle, the over-round has been 138%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £138 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Galway Hurdle Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Galway Hurdle Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Galway Hurdle races over the last 20 renewals:
- Overturn (3:33.70) in 2010
- Tudor City (3:36.20) in 2022
- Quick Jack (3:36.50) in 2015
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Galway Hurdle next time out, then you would have backed a total of 5 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -4.50. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2027 Galway Hurdle.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Overturn, trained by Donald McCain and ridden by Graham Lee, who set the fastest winning time in the Galway Hurdle. That runner won the race in a time of 3:33.70 in 2010. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Michael Winters and jockey Robbie Power with Missunited who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 3:58.20 in the 2013 renewal.
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Galway Hurdle Past Winners
Here are the Galway Hurdle past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Galway Hurdle are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3:43.30 | Putapoundinthejar (IRE) 6yo 10-2 10/1 | Daniel King A J Martin (IRE) |
| 2025 3:41.00 | Ndaawi (GB) 5yo 11-7 13/2 | Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott (IRE) |
| 2024 3:40.30 | Nurburgring (IRE) 4yo 10-10 13/2 | J J Slevin Joseph Patrick O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2023 3:38.80 | Zarak The Brave (FR) 4yo 11-5 9/2 | Paul Townend W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2022 3:36.20 | Tudor City (IRE) 10yo 10-11 22/1 | Liam McKenna (7lbs) A J Martin (IRE) |
| 2021 3:39.40 | Saldier (FR) 7yo 11-10 18/1 | Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2020 3:41.20 | Aramon (GER) 7yo 11-10 7/1 | Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2019 3:40.20 | Tudor City (IRE) 7yo 11-0 10/1 | Robbie Power A J Martin (IRE) |
| 2018 3:45.00 | Sharjah (FR) 5yo 11-7 12/1 | Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2017 3:43.60 | Tigris River (IRE) 6yo 10-9 5/1 | Barry Geraghty Joseph Patrick O'Brien (IRE) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Galway Hurdle have been based:
- IRE: 19 winners with an additional 55 placings from 361 runners
- GB: 1 winner with an additional 5 placings from 32 runners
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Galway Hurdle Trainer Statistics
There are two leading trainers in the Galway Hurdle over the last 20 renewals, with both W P Mullins and A J Martin having won the race five times. W P Mullins' winners have been with Clondaw Warrior (2016), Sharjah (2018), Aramon (2020), Saldier (2021) and Zarak The Brave (2023). A J Martin winners have been with Thomas Edison (2014), Quick Jack (2015), Tudor City (2019 & 2022) and Putapoundinthejar (2026). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Galway Hurdle are Joseph Patrick O'Brien (2 wins) and Michael Winters (2 wins). Multiple trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Galway Hurdle. Noel Meade (0-17), Henry De Bromhead (0-11) and D K Weld (0-10) have all failed to produce a single winner despite sending multiple runners to the race.
Here are some of the top Galway Hurdle trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 67-5-14 | -16.00 | -13.14 |
| A J Martin | 24-5-8 | +31.00 | +17.07 |
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 24-2-4 | -10.50 | -10.12 |
| Michael Winters | 2-2-2 | +12.50 | +7.82 |
| Gordon Elliott | 43-1-10 | -35.50 | -17.67 |
| John E Kiely | 4-1-1 | +4.00 | +1.38 |
| Paul W Flynn | 3-1-1 | +18.00 | +10.50 |
| Patrick J Flynn | 2-1-2 | +19.00 | +13.00 |
| Donald McCain | 2-1-1 | +5.00 | +2.75 |
| Noel Meade | 17-0-5 | -17.00 | -4.11 |
Galway Hurdle Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Galway Hurdle over the last 20 renewals is Mr P W Mullins, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Sharjah (2018), Aramon (2020) and Saldier (2021). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Galway Hurdle is Paul Townend (2 wins). Two jockeys have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Galway Hurdle; Mark Walsh has ridden 12 runners in the race without recording any wins, whilst Danny Mullins has ridden 11 without a winner.
Here are some of the top Galway Hurdle jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P W Mullins | 3-3-3 | +37.00 | +23.13 |
| Paul Townend | 19-2-4 | -5.50 | -5.18 |
| J J Slevin | 9-1-3 | -1.50 | +0.75 |
| Jack Kennedy | 9-1-2 | -1.50 | -2.19 |
| Liam McKenna | 2-1-1 | +21.00 | +12.75 |
| Daniel King | 1-1-1 | +10.00 | +6.25 |
| Mark Walsh | 12-0-2 | -12.00 | -7.50 |
| Danny Mullins | 11-0-1 | -11.00 | -7.37 |
| Sean Flanagan | 8-0-3 | -8.00 | +1.76 |
| Jody McGarvey | 8-0-1 | -8.00 | -2.50 |
2027 Galway Hurdle Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 3, 2, 3, 4, F, 8, 1, 13, 1, 9, 7, (3, 7), F, 3, 13, PU, 19, 10, 7
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 22 / 22 (84%) - Achieved a TS of 114+ (Career)
- 22 / 22 (89%) - Achieved a TS of 91+ (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (66%) - No bigger than 22/1
- 20 / 20 (69%) - Break of 11 - 138 days (Last Place)
- 20 / 20 (70%) - Within the first 13 of the market
- 20 / 20 (71%) - Placed within last 2 starts
- 20 / 20 (77%) - Had 1 - 6 placings (180 Days)
- 20 / 20 (79%) - Beaten no more -12l (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Highest Placed is not Cl2-3/Cl5
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Held an OR of 115+ (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Achieved an RPR of 126+ (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Had 3 - 10 placings (Hurdle)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - In a field of 5 - 20 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Highest Run is not G3/LST/Cl3-4
- 20 / 20 (88%) - No bigger than 25/1 (Career Place)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Galway racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Galway Hurdle. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2027 Galway Hurdle Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2027 renewal of the Galway Hurdle will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Galway Hurdle Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +17.00, is when runners had 1 career start in the class.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 0 places in the past 180 days; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-89.
The courses that have produced the most winners of the Galway Hurdle are Leopardstown and Tipperary; there have been a total of 3 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 19 winners from a total of 353 runners, while female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 40 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Galway Hurdle; that stallion, Yeats, has produced 2 winners (2022,2019).
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Galway Hurdle despite multiple attempts:
- Jeremy (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Beneficial (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Definite Article (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Oscar (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Beat Hollow (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Tudor City in 2022, winning for A J Martin at odds of 22/1 under the guidance of Liam McKenna. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 3 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2027 Galway Hurdle, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today. If you are interested in other races at the Galway racecourse, then why not read our blog for the Galway Plate?
Route to the Galway Hurdle
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Galway Hurdle. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Putapoundinthejar Bellewstown - 1st of 16 (4/1) | Street Sweep Handicap Hurdle |
| 2025 - Ndaawi Cheltenham - 2nd of 16 (25/1) | County Handicap Hurdle |
| 2024 - Nurburgring Leopardstown - 6th of 10 (15/2) | Dublin To Bahrain Handicap |
| 2023 - Zarak The Brave Auteuil - 3rd of 10 (7/2) | Prix Alain du Breil - Course de Haies de Printemps |
| 2022 - Tudor City Curragh - 3rd of 18 (11/2) | DNG Apprentice Derby |
| 2021 - Saldier Ascot - 5th of 15 (15/8) | Copper Horse Stakes |
| 2020 - Aramon Tipperary - 1st of 14 (9/2) | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle |
| 2019 - Tudor City Leopardstown - 5th of 9 (11/2) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF "Nasrullah" Handicap |
| 2018 - Sharjah Tipperary - 3rd of 11 (3/1) | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle |
| 2017 - Tigris River Bellewstown - 1st of 5 (8/11) | Bellewstown Golf Course Hurdle |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Galway Hurdle Preview are Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for National Hunt Racing.
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