Highlight of the day: There is a special feel to the Galway Plate and the sheer joy of all connected to the winner Ash Tree Meadow was a privilege to witness up front. The main story was Danny Gilligan, a 17-year-old local boy winning the Plate - his mother and father, Paul and Natalie, absolutely joyous.

Ride of the day: At 17, just picking the winner of the Galway Plate would give you some buzz - imagine riding the winner?