Key questions as One Cool Poet looks to match Busted Tycoon's record

McDonogh Capital Investments Handicap | 1m4f, 3yo+ | RTV

Can One Cool Poet follow in Busted Tycoon's hoofprints?

This handicap, which is for horses rated between 50 and 80, revolves around Matthew Smith's likeable rogue One Cool Poet, who bids to emulate the incredible achievement of Busted Tycoon.

Since it became a seven-day affair in 1999, Busted Tycoon has been the only horse to win three races at the Galway festival when in fine fettle six years ago.

A little spot of modern-day history is on the line and even Smith can scarcely believe the transformation in One Cool Poet at Galway this week.

He said: "There doesn't seem to be a bother on him. He came home, ate up and seems to be in great form, so we'll give it a go. It's going to be tough as he has to carry another penalty and it looks a hot enough race, but he deserves to take his chance.

"I actually couldn't believe how well he won on Thursday. I only got to have a second look at it when I came home from the races on Thursday night – to come from where he did was amazing really.

"He's drawn in stall two on Saturday, but I won't be telling Billy Lee what to do on him because he's been brilliant the last twice so hopefully he can do it again. But, like I said, it's going to be a tough task."

"We've been trying to win a race with him for a long time and for him to go and win twice in the week is just special. It’s great to have a horse like him at home and his owners are knocking great fun out of him. Hopefully it can continue."

Will Tony Martin spoil the party?

Tony Martin, the man who trained Busted Tycoon to that memorable festival treble in 2013, could prove a potential fly in the ointment to team One Cool Poet as this week's Galway Hurdle-winning trainer is represented by Share The Honour and High Street Lady.

Speaking about his duo, Martin said: "Share The Honour is in good form and comes here fresh and well, so we're hoping for a good run.

"We're sticking the cheekpieces on High Street Lady for the first time. She was disappointing last time but if she came back to her Gowran form, she would have an each-way chance."

Does a poor draw rule out With A Start?

Denis Hogan's horses have been running well all week and was on the board on Tuesday with Make A Challenge.

He is responsible for With A Start, who is bidding to overcome a poor draw in stall 17, and Trevena, who seeks her first victory after moving from Ed Walker's yard.

Denis Hogan: out to claim another Galway potCredit: Alain Barr

He said: "The draw is a killer for With A Start. He won well at Leopardstown, but this is a totally different track and we're more hopeful than anything. He's in good form and we're hoping for a good showing from him.

"Trevena was a bit disappointing at Killarney, but we're hoping for an improved effort from her here."

Can Broadway steal the show?

Aidan Fogarty has had a good summer, sending out four winners with a £1 level-stakes profit of +€23.00, and the Tipperary-based trainer would love nothing more than a winner at Galway.

Next Stop Broadway could be capable of delivering. The three-year-old was successful at Down Royal last week and tries to follow up off 5lb higher under Nathan Crosse.

Fogarty said: "He won well at Down Royal and came out of that race fierce well. He’s got a good draw, will like the bit of juice in the ground and the handicapper wasn’t too harsh on him either for his Down Royal win.

"He’s a nice horse and I though he actually won snug enough at Down Royal. I think he can improve and we’d really love to have a winner at Galway."

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