September 06 / 18.40 Galway

18.40

Yielding

Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £19831.93
  • 1m 4f 42y
  • 18 runners
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Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
1 (10)
Yaxeni

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-4122 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Last season's Naas November Handicap winner and better again this term with 1m6f Listed win at Gowran, battling second in Group 3 Munster Oaks and most recently again went down fighting when clear second in Listed Lenebane Stakes at Roscommon in testing conditions; in the form of her life and further rain will help her cause.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:57 Naas

Yaxeni

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

led

3/1

15th

8

(13)

25th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 124y

16:15 Curragh

Yaxeni

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

soon led, headed but raced in second after 2f, pushed along to lead 3f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

1st

1

(10)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Yaxeni

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

made all, shaken up home turn, ridden and went clear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably

7/2

2nd
2 (4)
Azallya

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6312-6 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who showed much improved form on soft/heavy last autumn, winning Cork maiden and clear second in Naas Listed over today's trip; ground too quick on sole start this campaign back in May but no surprise if she returned from summer break and played a role here with forecasted rain sure to suit.
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5th

5

(1)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Azallya

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: D K Weld

in touch with leaders, nudged along when short of room and lost ground over 3f out, ridden and ran on from over 1f out, not reach leaders

16/1

25th

17

(23)

25th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 124y

16:15 Curragh

Azallya

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield, pushed along 4f out, weakened under 3f out

20/1

2nd

2

(4)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Azallya

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

held up in behind leaders, pushed along under 3f out, headway on inner home turn, ridden and went fourth 1f out, kept on well and went second final strides, no match for winner

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 427211 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper, coming here on the back of wins at Salisbury and Leicester on better ground; audacious bid for some black type but looks very much up against it.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:25 Galway

Thanks Monica

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold

8/1

5th

9

(11)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Thanks Monica

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Big improvement last term brought two handicap wins in August by wide margins and she was third of 15 in a 1m4f Listed race at Galway in September; respectable, front-running fourth of nine in Listed race at Goodwood on reappearance, when the winner Luisa Casati beat her by just over 5l; will fare bit better if back to peak form but probably needs a career best to win.

8/1

Form: 50-340 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Very useful on her day, winning Gowran Listed last year and third behind Yaxeni and Pita Pinta in same contest this year; subsequent York run was okay but never landed a blow on quicker ground at Leopardstown on latest; tongue tie now tried and return to easier ground will suit.
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4th

7

(10)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Mighty Blue

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, rapid headway against far rail and prominent over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden disputing third inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

12/1

8th

15

(5)

25th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 124y

16:15 Curragh

Mighty Blue

9st 5lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield, pushed along over 3f out, headway when hampered over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, not reach leaders

28/1

4th

7

(2)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Mighty Blue

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, not reach leaders

8/1

Form: 339-10 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
C&D winner at last year's festival before finishing third in this event; reappeared in good form to win at Bellewstown in June but never landed a blow back here at the festival; ground versatile so won't mind rain but will do well to make the frame.
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26th

23

(25)

25th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 124y

16:15 Curragh

Merroir

9st 0lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield, hampered after 3f, pushed along 4f out, towards rear and no impression under 3f out

33/1

5th

6

(8)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Merroir

9st 9lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield, pushed along home turn, switched right towards far side and still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, nearest finish

12/1

Form: 3155

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly having her third attempt at black type since her Navan maiden win (1m2f); faded quite tamely over this trip in Munster Oaks last time so stamina concerns persist.
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9th

4

(7)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 202y

15:25 Naas

Grecian Slipper

9st 7lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield

20/1

2nd

2

(9)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 40y

19:10 Killarney

Grecian Slipper

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, good headway and prominent 2f out, went fourth over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

7/1

3rd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:20 Killarney

Grecian Slipper

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders

4/1

40/1

Form: 332566

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper although just fair C&D effort two starts back; looks out of her depth here.
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10th

18

(15)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

2m 0f 25y

16:27 Naas

Willesee

8st 7lb

J: Tom Madden

T: Mrs John Harrington

Struggling this year and can't see her getting this trip so easily opposed; 3lb out of handicap.

28/1

7th

18

(5)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Willesee

9st 1lb

J: Tom Madden

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent on inner, ridden home turn, weakened gradually final furlong

40/1

6th

7

(3)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Willesee

8st 7lb

J: Tom Madden

T: Mrs John Harrington

briefly led, headed after 1f, soon chased clear leader, pressed leader when pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out

12/1

13/2

Form: 14-422

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Career-best when second to an all-the-way winner in Naas Oaks Trial over 1m2f back in June (good), staying on well; back from a break with decent chance of staying this longer trip and could improve for it.
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10th

13

(1)

20th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Alizarine

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, pushed along on inner over 2f out, lost position when bit short of room and switched right over 1f out, eased towards finish, made no impression

6/1

8th

11

(16)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Alizarine

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

13/2

9/2

Form: -75289 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Nicely progressive in handicaps last autumn, including C&D win in October on heavy; yet to score this campaign but Gowran Listed second to Yaxeni represents a career-best; well below that level in Group 3 at Leopardstown on quicker ground latest; sure to relish changed ground conditions and should be in the shakeup.
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7th

8

(2)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Pita Pinta

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: J A Stack

midfield, ridden and in touch with leaders over 2f out, no impression over 1f out

10/1

4th

1

(7)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Pita Pinta

10st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Stack

in rear, ridden over 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, kept on and went fourth final 110yds, never near to challenge

14/1

9th

9

(14)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Pita Pinta

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: J A Stack

midfield, pushed along and brief headway on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon no impression

9/2

33/1

Form: 800806

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a Leopardstown maiden in April but well exposed in better company since and has it all to do here; first try at this trip.
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13th

15

(11)

20th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Lullaby

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, pushed along briefly, soon in touch with leaders on outer, disputed lead after 2f, headed when pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened gradually from under 2f out, eased towards finish

14/1

10th

14

(11)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Lullaby

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

held up in behind leaders, pushed along over 2f out, no impression over 1f out

33/1

6th

4

(4)

27th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Lullaby

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, soon led, ridden 2f out, soon headed and weakened

16/1

50/1

Form: -70584 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Belatedly got her head in front in a Tipperary maiden last year but hasn't managed to add to her tally and well held (behind several of these) when last tried in Listed company; hard to fancy.
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11th

13

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Newmarket

Tashi

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Ward

Ex-Irish and sole win (27 races) was a 2021 maiden; placed in two (both 1m4f on soft) of six runs for new yard but the others were poor; hooded once this term; now has tongue-tie and a visor, both for the first time.

33/1

8th

1

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newbury

Tashi

9st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Tom Ward

Ex-Irish and sole win (26 races) was a 2021 maiden; placed in two (both 1m4f on soft) of five runs for new yard but the others were poor.

16/1

6th

2

1st Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

19:43 Salisbury

Tashi

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tom Ward

Ex-Irish; encouraging third on stable debut (1m4f, soft) and it was under those conditions when second (no threat to winner) at Newmarket last month; has the form to feature if it all comes together.

7/1

33/1

Form: 371238 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper but best form is on better ground; plenty on at the weights.
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11th

9

(4)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:57 Naas

Nectarine

9st 9lb

J: Killian Brophy

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, in rear early, rapid headway on inner and prominent after 3f, soon led, headed under 3f out, soon weakened

33/1

10th

7

(11)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nectarine

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

midfield, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out

16/1

12th

15

(6)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Nectarine

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

prominent, pushed along and outpaced under 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

33/1

50/1

Form: 70-683 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Admirable staying mare but well held in this race last year and has loads to find on ratings.
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13th

9

(5)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

15:45 Curragh

Dinard Rose

9st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Nina Walsh

prominent on inner, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced and lost position over 2f out, soon no extra

20/1

13th

4

(1)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Dinard Rose

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Nina Walsh

always towards rear, pushed along early, became detached 3f out, eased inside final furlong

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: -11427 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Much improved handicapper this summer, although compromised her chances of staying 1m6f on latest when racing keenly; back to probably her ideal trip in search of black type here but career-best needed.
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3rd

1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

15:00 Sligo

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Two time winner over hurdles; last win came at Fairyhouse last October for James Barrett off 109 (2m, good); a pair of okay runs over hurdles this summer but needs to bounce back from a poor run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last month; contender if she does so.

4/1

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Dame Rapide

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare with three wins on the Flat; last win in this sphere came two years ago at the Curragh off a 5lb higher mark (1m6f, good); her two runs over hurdles for her new trainer this term have been okay; needs to come on again.

28/1

3rd

1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

15:15 Downpatrick

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare has won eight races across both codes; made a pleasing enough start for this yard when third of six at Ballinrobe on first run for over six months; should come on for that but she remains 6lb above her last win and she won't want it too soft.

9/2

66/1

Form: 065006

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair handicapper has been tried over various trips but looks out of her depth here.
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15th

8

(17)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Miss Myers

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: M C Grassick

prominent, pushed along and weakened quickly under 3f out, eased final furlong

66/1

6th

7

(14)

25th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Myers

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, headway over 2f out, pushed along and short of room over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, weakened towards finish

28/1

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 50y

18:30 Sligo

Miss Myers

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: M C Grassick

Beat Pachmena in this last year; has shown little since then, although a little bit of encouragement when tried in in blinkers at Galway, and now 7lb lower than a year ago.

14/1

25/1

Form: -77721 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Relished the step up to this trip when producing career-best to win Roscommon handicap 8 days ago; softer ground likely to suit here but needs another big step up in performance to feature.
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7th

4

(7)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

19:20 Roscommon

Disco Boots

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, no extra 1f out

14/1

8th

2

(9)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 169y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Disco Boots

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Peter Fahey

Shot up the handicap after winning by 4l at Roscommon last summer over this trip; hasn't been near that form in three starts since and is still 8lb above that mark.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 121y

16:55 Sligo

Disco Boots

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Won her second race when taking a 1m4f Roscommon handicap last summer but well held twice afterwards, stiff task in Listed company second occasion; seemingly has a bit to find off this mark.

8/1

Form: 1

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fastnet Rock filly comes from the family of Derby winner Authorized; made a strong impression when recovering from slow start (reportedly hit in the face when the gate opened) to win on debut in a 1m3f maiden at Killarney in July; value of the form is questionable, but the manner of the win suggests she could have a lot more to offer; big jump in class here.
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3rd

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Better than ever since sent back to the Flat after three runs over fences during the winter; justified favouritism in a 1m6f Listed race at Gowran Park, 2m Listed event at Down Royal and 1m6f Group 3 at Fairyhouse on last three outings, all on good ground; more to prove on soft (despite winning a maiden hurdle) but she needs major respect.

100/30

4

(9)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has looked better than ever since sent back to the Flat after three runs over fences during the winter; backed up a Listed third over 1m4f at Cork when readily justifying favouritism in a Listed race over this trip at Gowran; stepped up to 2m successfully at Down Royal and now boasts a fine 5-9 record on the Flat.

7/2

8

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:08 Down Royal

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose mare; entitled to win a 1m6f Listed race at Gowran 23 days ago (good), which she did by some 6l; likeable 6yo but she's in a lot deeper here.

10/1

Form: -34181

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
American Pharaoh filly's two wins have been at 1m2f, including 3-runner affair at Naas recently; still a work in progress who could well do better but this looks a tough ask upped in trip.
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8th

2

(7)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Sierra Nevada

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led, headed and raced in second after 3f

9/2

10th

9

(9)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 1f 100y

18:20 Gowran Park

Sierra Nevada

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear

16/1

12th

13

(11)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:20 Yarmouth

Sierra Nevada

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield on outer, some headway over 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and lost position from over 2f out, soon dropped to rear and beaten, eased

14/1

Non-runners

Disco Boots, Goodie Two Shoes, Sierra Nevada

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €15.50
Straight Forecast €13.14
Trifecta €74.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yaxeni

The Irish Sun:

Goodie Two Shoes

POSTDATA:

Grecian Slipper

TOPSPEED:

Azallya

RP Ratings (IRE):

Yaxeni