Racing

Ndaawi and Jack Kennedy get dramatic Galway Hurdle in the stewards room after Helvic Dream thrown out

Gordon Elliott becomes first trainer to complete Galway Plate-Hurdle double in same week since 1979

Donagh Meyler on Helvic Dream (right) had crossed the line first ahead of Jack Kennedy on Ndaawi in The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade C) only for the result to be reversed after a stewards inquiry. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Donagh Meyler on Helvic Dream (right) had crossed the line first ahead of Jack Kennedy on Ndaawi in The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade C) only for the result to be reversed after a stewards inquiry. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Brian O'Connor in Ballybrit
Thu Jul 31 2025 - 18:30

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column