It all adds up for Xsquared to land five-timer

Xsquared (right) beating today's rival Akito at Limerick in June. He has the chance to confirm his subsequent improvement todayCredit: Alain Barr

Guinness Galway Hurdle day arrives with the feature contest looking as competitive as ever, with the Pyromaniac saga keeping the race towards the forefront of the minds of the racing public for the last couple of weeks. No such thing as bad publicity.

The support card isn't too shabby either - even if the Listed race for fillies lacks obvious quality - and commences with the Guinness Dublin Porter Beginners Chase (1.50).

The Dermot Weld-trained chase debutant Dont Tell No One will be of obvious interest, as will fellow chasing newcomer Taglietelle among others, but the one to beat could well be the latter's stablemate Roll It Out.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 27 July 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:30, 27 July 2016

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