Johnny Ward's top tips for day one of the Galway Festival

The GalwayFestival is a marathon, not a sprint, and I’m going to stick with two strong fancies for day one on Monday.

It will be interesting to see how such as Dermot Weld, Gordon Elliott, Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien attack the seven days.

Two of those trainers feature in my selections for Monday.

This son of Cape Cross was memorable in being gambled on from left field for the Fred Winter when trained by Shark Hanlon.

He's progressed for Joseph O'Brien on the Flat and should be hard to beat here. This has likely been a long-term plan.

This daughter of King's Theatre looks a cracking bet. A beaten favourite last time when a close fourth over 1m 4f at the Curragh, she will relish this stamina test. She is favourably weighted for the Willie Mullins team.