August 01 / 17.35 Galway

17.35

Yielding To Soft

Ardilaun Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £8706.96
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Ardilaun Hotel Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 064350 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

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11th

8

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in four runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; needs to find extra on the evidence of last Saturday's third at Limerick; previous third at this venue was over 7f.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in three runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; 7lb claimer in the saddle here, with a senior rider on stablemate Clonmacash.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 147-05

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

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Form: 900052 C BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

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2nd

5

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two-time C&D winner on heavy off higher marks; went close again over C&D in October, again on heavy; caught the eye when short of room and not beaten far at Killarney on latest (1m, good); softer conditions would be preferable but he's got plenty of decent form on this sort of ground and his yard targets this meeting; chance.

12/1

Form: 310-00 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

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12th

1

(15)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Spent All Me Money

10st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Two wins in 2025, a 7f claiming maiden at Roscommon (good) and a Naas handicap (7f, good); a long way below his best on seasonal debut at Leopardstown in April.

16/1

Form: 1874-9 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

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9th

9

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Storm Averted

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Has shown her best form at Galway; lacks the benefit of a recent run and may need this on seasonal/stable debut; might be one for the Galway festival in due course.

12/1

4th

9

(10)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Storm Averted

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Thrived in handicaps at the Galway festival when tongue-tie fitted, notably bolting up over 7f (yielding); has looked held by the handicapper since however (1m) and now takes a drop in trip.

16/1

Form: 009315

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

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5th

7

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Bay Of Dreams

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

One of two for yard; AW and turf winner for James Ferguson; off the mark for this stable on latest at Bellewstown (1m, good); 8lb rise makes things tougher but this prominent racer is well drawn and can't be discounted for last year's winning yard.

11/2

1st

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Bay Of Dreams

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice for James Ferguson last year; finding her feet for new yard and was clear over 1f out before reeled in at Leopardstown (1m, good; Bucaneer's Spirit fourth); well drawn for one who likes to be up there; likely contender.

5/1

Form: 244611

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

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1st

1

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Tough type who has been on the go since last December, winning at Nottingham and just touched off at Leicester (both at about 1m), but seemingly suited by the shortest trip he's tackled this year when making all over C&D 11 days ago; back up 3lb; can go well again.

13/8

1st

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Consistent since his Nottingham win in April (good) and latest race at Hamilton for which he was favourite didn't go to plan; ideally wants further, however.

6/1

Form: 316900 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

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14th

9

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Faoladh

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

One of three for yard; 2-16 on turf; won over 1m at Leopardstown (good) last season off 66; scored at Down Royal (7f, good) off 67 in May and just 1lb higher here but in poor form since and needs to revive in new headgear combination.

14/1

13th

1

(13)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Faoladh

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Enjoyed a good spell last summer, including a win and a short-head second in two outings over 1m here in June; twice made the frame over 1m here this year before winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; out of the money twice since then.

10/1

Form: 274106

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

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6th

11

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over C&D, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; put a blot on his record when running no sort of race in a Leopardstown event in which Daler finished fifth.

10/1

15th

12

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over this trip at Ballinrobe, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; 6lb rise but remains on a workable mark.

9/1

Form: 35-060 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

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14th

12

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Navagio

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but losing run stretches back to July 2023; recent Roscommon sixth was mildly encouraging; plenty more needed now.

12/1

Form: 500-60 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

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12

(16)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

One of his five wins came over 7f at this track in 2024; lost his form at the end of last year, and this trip is new; encouraging display when sixth of 17 (Dark Summit, eighth) over a shorter trip here on Tuesday.

10/1

6th

14

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Five-time winner including here over 7f on heavy; off since a poor run here last October; is 9lb below last win but best form is on testing ground so could do with some rain.

14/1

Form: 1-5990

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

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12th

2

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Chester Nimitz

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark for former yard in a 6f Navan maiden last October; underwhelming so far this term for current yard although handicapper giving him a chance.

14/1

9th

9

(21)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Chester Nimitz

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark for former yard in a 6f Navan maiden last October; has placed form at this trip but needs to do better than on his two starts for this yard.

20/1

Form: 813852 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

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2nd

3

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gloriously Glam

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian McGuinness

Below best in handicaps on last two starts; solid form in claiming company (form figures of 3113); handles most ground and went close over C&D on her only previous visit in October; big player.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Gloriously Glam

9st 6lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Was gaining a fourth career victory when landing 7f Gowran claimer (good to yielding) last month; beaten favourite next time in Fairyhouse claimer; finished last of eight in 7f Gowran handicap last week but she's 3lb below her last winning mark, will appreciate the forecast rain and could bounce back under 7lb claimer.

8/1

Form: 06637-

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

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Form: 600-74 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

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4th

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Rated 68 so well treated by race conditions on paper and one of best efforts for this yard when beaten 6.5l into seventh of 15 in Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) on seasonal return; needs to back that up now.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Buttermere Ridge

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Nothing of any note in his form since early in his career; off the track 234 days; new headgear combination.

100/1

Form: 528112 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

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2nd

4

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Minaun View

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Adrian McGuinness

In-form filly arrives in search of a hat-trick after knuckling down to win claimers at Bellewstown (1m, good) and Killarney (1m, good); this longer trip is a query, but should be on the premises again if she stays (stamina in pedigree but ran poorly over 10.5f before).

9/4

Form: 320373

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

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3rd

13

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has been running well in defeat this term, including a second of 23 over this trip at the Curragh in March; wasn't beaten far when seventh of 21 at Navan 11 days ago (5f); acts on good but best on soft/heavy.

12/1

7th

7

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has a decent record at this track, two wins and three seconds from nine visits; solid form this term except a moderate Curragh run over 7f; place chance now after last Sunday's third at Listowel; acts on good but best on soft or heavy.

12/1

Form: 97-181 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

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1st

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

La La Lucrative

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Bolted up over 7f at Listowel on seasonal debut; raised 13lb for that, well held in mid-field at Fairyhouse a fortnight later; won over C&D early last season.

15/2

8th

1

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

La La Lucrative

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

After almost six months off, money came for him in the morning at Listowel last weekend and he bolted up over 7f; up 13lb and when he tried to back up a win last year after 11-day interval, he bombed; 'bounce factor' at play here too.

11/2

Betting Forcast

15/2 Apache Outlaw, 28/1 Martas Prince, 100/30 San Aer, 33/1 Spent All Me Money, 17/2 Storm Averted, 11/2 Bay Of Dreams, 3/1 The Sweet Escape, 20/1 Faoladh, 16/1 Lough Leane, 25/1 Navagio, 8/1 Rhythm King, 20/1 Chester Nimitz, 14/1 Gloriously Glam, 22/1 Mytimetoshine, 25/1 Buttermere Ridge, Minaun View, Mickey The Steel, La La Lucrative