The Galway Races are here and as the festival continues all week, Paul Townend discusses which horses he might ride for certain races and why he feels less pressure
Paul Townend has a busy week ahead of him at the Galway Races and is hoping for success in two races in particular.The Irish champion also feels less pressure when competing. Read more: How to win best dressed at Galway Races Ladies Day: Head judge Mandy Maher shares her inside knowledge
Paul told RSVP Live: "Galway would be the biggest summer meeting. It's a week of racing and it's more of a relaxed atmosphere than than the bigger meetings in the winter and the spring. "It's a fun place to be, there's just a good vibe about the place when you walk in. There's a party atmosphere and just a little less pressure than the bigger festivals that we're in in the middle of the season.""We'll have a busy week. We'll be there every day. The two big races are the Galway Place and Galway Hurdle," he said.
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