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(Jockey Tony McCoy receives a kiss from his wife Chanelle McCoy after winning The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap onboard Thomas Edison)

IT WAS A day to remember for  JP McManus, as Tony McCoy and Thomas Edison secured a victory in today’s Guinness Galway Hurdle.

The firm favourite prior to the race, Thomas Edison ultimately won out by three lengths, with Bayan having to settle for the runner-up spot and The Game Changer third.

Speaking after the race, McManus praised the performance of the Tony Martin-trained seven-year-old, telling reporters: “He was a bit slowly away but he got a great run around under Tony and got the run of the race.

“Thankfully it all worked out well. I’ve never won the Galway Hurdle before. It was on my to-do list so I’m delighted.

“I think Tony had the horse in tremendous form so well done to everyone connected with him.”

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(Winner of Best Dressed Lady, Helen Murphy, Douglas, Co. Cork and winner of the Anthony Ryans Wear Irish Award, Emer Nash, Castlemahon, Co. Limerick)

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(Jockey Tony McCoy celebrates after winning The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap onboard Thomas Edison)

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(Trainer Johnny Murtagh pictured at the Galway Races)

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(General view of runners and riders clearing a fence during the opening race of the day, The GuinnessPlus App Beginners Steeplechase)

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(Jockey Paul Townend onboard Alelchi Inois clears a fence on his way to winning The Guinness Harp Novice Steeplechase)

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(Suzie McAdams, Limerick, and Danielle Gingell, Claremorris)

Results on Day 4

13.50 The GuinnessPlus App Beginners Steeplechase

1. Aranhill Chief 12/1
2. Thomond 10/1
3. Mister Hotelier 16/1
4. Vaxalco 10/1

14.20 The Guinness Harp Novice Steeplechase

1. Alelchi Inois 8/11F
2. Howwoulduno 20/1
3. Starkie 7/1
4. Usa 4/1

15.00 The Guinness Time Handicap

1. Hasanour 9/1
2. Sretaw  5/1F
3. Shalamzar 15/2
4. He’s Got Rhythm 14/1

15.40 The Arthur Guinness European Breeders Fund Corrib Fillies Stakes

1. Dalkova 13/2
2. Tested 8/11F
3. Colour Blue 25/1
4. Slipper Orchid 9/1

16.15 The Guinness Novice Hurdle

1. Desertmore Stream 3/1
2. Icy Reply 7/1
3. Pink Hat 7/2
4. Mumbo Bay 7/1

16.55 The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap

1. Thomas Edison 7/2F
2. Bayan 6/1
3.  The Game Changer 12/1
4. Hisaabaat 9/1

17.35 The Guinness Surge Handicap

1. Ridestan 7/4F
2. Knight’s Parade 9/1
3. Pirate Cove 3/1
4. Gold Focus 17/2

18.05 The Guinness Legacy Flat Race

1. Clondaw Farmer 6/4F
2. Blueprint Bob 50/1
3. Topper Thornton 10/1
4. Blue Owen 9/1

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