Great excitement is building ahead of this year's Galway Racing Festival.

Co. Kildare trainer Peter Fahey is hoping to that Belfast Banter, who won at this year’s Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals, will run in next week’s Guinness Galway Hurdle.

Fahey told Dave Keena that he has a number of options but he is hopeful that his dual festival winner can take his place in the race as he is in great form at present.