THE Galway attendance figures are discussed elsewhere but, despite the week satisfying on most fronts, the final figures are a bit chastening. How do you get more people attending a race meeting that receives nothing but positive comments, yet has shown falling figures over the last four years, and often despite favourable circumstances?
The mid-week figures in 2017 had a total of 17,322 people attending the Wednesday Galway Plate in an afternoon of wet weather for Balko Des Flos’ win. Last year, moved to a later slot, 16,925 attended, again in wet conditions. This year, no excuses but down to 16,634 and in sunshine.
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