August 01 / 17.35 Galway

17.35

Yielding To Soft

Ardilaun Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £8706.96
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
TG4
View Course
Ardilaun Hotel Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £36.20
  • Place: £7.30

Form: 316900 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gained second career win off just 1lb higher at Down Royal in May (7f, good); lost form since and was soundly beaten behind a couple of these rivals over 8.5f here on Tuesday; would prefer a sounder surface.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Faoladh

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Not the most consistent, but landed a second win of the season at the Galway festival (7f, yielding); only 1lb higher now on his first crack at 6f; player if he handles the surface.

4/1

2

(18)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Faoladh

10st 1lb

J: Ava Maher

T: Andrew Slattery

Not the most consistent but landed a second win of the season at the Galway Festival (7f, yielding); 3lb rise for that not excessive but he's never raced over a trip this short; others make more appeal.

13/2

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 244611

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
British raider seeking a hat-trick after back to back fast ground wins over 7.5f at Beverley; has gone up 8lb for those two victories; clearly in fine fettle and nicely drawn but may need quicker ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

The Sweet Escape

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

His fourth win of the year when doing it convincingly at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 22 days ago; a 6lb rise might not be beyond him but, although he has run well on ground softer than good, recent soft and heavy-ground assigments were swerved; presumably he could have done without the recent rain.

5/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 064350 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had been running well before a below par effort at the Curragh last time over an inadequate 5f; runner up over C&D last year off 8lb higher; could bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Apache Outlaw

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Competitive in Ireland this year from 6.5f to 7f, last time narrowly beaten in a three-way photo at Galway (7f); tongue-tie joins cheekpieces; unraced here but he's a battle-hardened 6yo.

7/1

3rd

1

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Apache Outlaw

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Had been running well before a below par effort at the Curragh last time over an inadequate 5f; runner up over C&D last year off 8lb higher; could bounce back.

15/2

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

Form: 97-181 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; in excellent form this season, winning two of his three starts; ran on well to score off 8lb lower at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); this is a tougher race and he'll need a career best to follow up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

18

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

La La Lucrative

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Third reserve; in excellent form this season, winning two of his three starts; ran on well to score off 8lb lower at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); this is a tougher race and he'll need a career best to follow up.

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

100/30

Form: 900052 C BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(10)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two of his four wins have come at this track over an extended mile; two fine efforts at the festival here three days apart (hampered last time); ground is fine and looks a big player.

3/1

5th

3

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance.

100/30

Form: 320373

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; generally reliable sort knows how to win and has been in decent form this term, placing in five of his seven starts; more than capable off this mark but may need softer ground to get his head back in front.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

17

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Second reserve; generally reliable sort knows how to win and has been in decent form this term, placing in five of his seven starts; more than capable off this mark but may need softer ground to get his head back in front.

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: 528112 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First reserve; went close in Down Royal handicap in May (7f, soft) off 2lb lower; in excellent form in claimers, winning at Bellewstown and Killarney then second at Ballinrobe; poorly drawn but can't discount in current form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Minaun View

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Unplaced favourite in a claimer at Gowran Park 11 days ago but she's won three claimers this summer and it will be no surprise if this Irish challenger bounces back with a big run.

9/1

5th

9

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Gowran Park

Minaun View

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Landed back-to-back 1m claimers at Bellewstown and Killarney in July and recorded a third claiming win over C&D under a positive ride just over three weeks ago; made much of the running before fading into fifth back in handicap company at Navan last week; every chance back in this grade with her regular rider again taking off a valuable 5lb.

4/1

9th
10 (9)
Navagio

25/1

Form: 35-060 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner but no joy since July 2023; mark sliding but hasn't looked like taking advantage in recent starts; beaten 10.5l when down the field at the Curragh on latest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(19)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Navagio

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner, but no success since July 2023; below his best this season until a more encouraging run at Gowran last week.

20/1

6th

6

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Navagio

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner (including at this venue) but no success since July 2023; has been below his best in four outings this season; plenty to prove now.

16/1

9th

10

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Navagio

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but no joy since July 2023; mark sliding but hasn't looked like taking advantage in recent starts; beaten 10.5l when down the field at the Curragh on latest.

25/1

Form: 600-74 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has failed to add to his Gowran maiden win in April 2024 (7f, good); not a bad effort when a close fourth behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer latest (Gloriously Glam second); handicap form unconvincing; new headgear combination tried.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Buttermere Ridge

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Oliver McKiernan

1-11 on Flat after landing a 7f course maiden in April 2024; just 1.5l behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer in July (1m, good) and better off at weights now; well beaten at Galway latest (7f, yielding).

18/1

10th

15

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Has failed to add to his Gowran maiden win in April 2024 (7f, good); not a bad effort when a close fourth behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer latest (Gloriously Glam second); handicap form unconvincing; new headgear combination tried.

25/1

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

Form: 310-00 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year and is now 2lb below his last success but heavy defeats both starts this term; blinkers go back on but they didn't do much for him when he wore them before.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Spent All Me Money

10st 0lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a maiden claimer at Roscommon and a 7f Naas handicap last season; completely lost his way until recent Gowran claiming third; could be on the way back.

12/1

3rd

10

(11)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Spent All Me Money

9st 4lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a maiden claimer at Roscommon and a 7f Naas handicap last season but has completely lost way since; beaten 18l at Galway on latest; revival needed.

25/1

11th

4

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Spent All Me Money

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Won twice last year and is now 2lb below his last success but heavy defeats both starts this term; blinkers go back on but they didn't do much for him when he wore them before.

33/1

Form: 813852 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner claimed out of Ado McGuinness' yard for E10,000 after finishing a 0.5l second behind in form Minaun View in Bellewstown claimer; 8lb below last handicap win but difficult draw on first start for new stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 1874-9 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year off 4lb lower for Mick Mulvany; has run well on all three previous visits to this venue and should be sharper for her seasonal reappearance and stable debut at Ballinrobe 40 days ago; visor added to tongue tie; could go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Storm Averted

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Galway festival winner last season when trained by Mick Mulvany; her new trainer aimed her at the same race this year, but she never showed with a chance and was tailed off; that was too bad to be true; worth a market check.

12/1

13th

5

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Storm Averted

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won this race last year off 4lb lower for Mick Mulvany; has run well on all three previous visits to this venue and should be sharper for her seasonal reappearance and stable debut at Ballinrobe 40 days ago; visor added to tongue tie; could go well.

17/2

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

OUR TIP

Form: 147-05

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Non-runners

Bay Of Dreams, Lough Leane, Rhythm King, Chester Nimitz, Mytimetoshine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €295.10
Straight Forecast €161.73
Tricast €739.37
Trifecta €2276.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Apache Outlaw

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Minaun View

The Irish Sun:

Gloriously Glam

POSTDATA:

Apache Outlaw