A total crowd of 38,641, a record for the track, thronged Galway yesterday and betting figures reached remarkable levels for the second afternoon in a row. The Tote turnover was £1,215,473, a new all-time national record. The bookies turnover fell only £6,000 short of Wednesday's all-time record, reaching £2,425,710.
Crowd record
A total crowd of 38,641, a record for the track, thronged Galway yesterday and betting figures reached remarkable levels for …
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