The 2008 William Hill Galway Plate, worth €240,000, has attracted a total of 45 entries.
UK champion trainer Paul Nicholls has three representatives: current ante-post favourite Oslot, top-weight Hoo La Baloo and Oumeyade.
Nicholls said: “Hoo La Baloo was dreadfully unlucky when brought down in last year’s race, and even though he’s high in the weights now, the track suits him and I think he deserves at second crack at the Plate."
He added: “I’m not too surprised to see Oslot at the top of the sponsors betting. He’s an improving young horse, and I’m hopeful that he’ll run a big race."
Ansar, winner of the William Hill Galway Plate in 2004 and 2005, runner-up in 2006 and fourth in last year’s race is set to carry 11 stone.
Chairman of Galway Races Ray Rooney said: “The quality of runners will ensure another great renewal of the Galway Plate, and we are delighted for the sponsors. It would be apt if Ansar could record a historic third win in the race with Dermot Weld being synonymous with the Galway Races."
UK champion trainer Paul Nicholls has three representatives: current ante-post favourite Oslot, top-weight Hoo La Baloo and Oumeyade.
Nicholls said: “Hoo La Baloo was dreadfully unlucky when brought down in last year’s race, and even though he’s high in the weights now, the track suits him and I think he deserves at second crack at the Plate."
He added: “I’m not too surprised to see Oslot at the top of the sponsors betting. He’s an improving young horse, and I’m hopeful that he’ll run a big race."
Ansar, winner of the William Hill Galway Plate in 2004 and 2005, runner-up in 2006 and fourth in last year’s race is set to carry 11 stone.
Chairman of Galway Races Ray Rooney said: “The quality of runners will ensure another great renewal of the Galway Plate, and we are delighted for the sponsors. It would be apt if Ansar could record a historic third win in the race with Dermot Weld being synonymous with the Galway Races."
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