September 09 / 18.35 Galway

18.35

Soft

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

  • Prize money: £25599.17
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 15 runners
RTV
View Course
Ardilaun Hotel Irish EBF Oyster Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: /515-2 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of six races for Ralph Beckett (including on soft); comfortably won 1m4f Roscommon Listed last summer and on seasonal return chased home a subsequent Group 3 winner in 2m Down Royal Listed in May; absence since a slight concern but presumably she has an autumn campaign in mind and demands plenty of respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

La Isla Mujeres

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of six races for Ralph Beckett (including on soft); comfortably won 1m4f Roscommon Listed last summer and on seasonal return chased home a subsequent Group 3 winner in 2m Down Royal Listed in May; absence since a slight concern but presumably she has an autumn campaign in mind and demands plenty of respect.

9/2

9

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:08 Down Royal

La Isla Mujeres

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of her six races for Ralph Beckett; comfortably saw off Cristal Clere in a 1m4f Listed race at Roscommon last summer before holding her own in a Group 3; unraced beyond 1m4f but good chance that she'll stay and returns with yard having winners.

4/1

9

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:08 Down Royal

La Isla Mujeres

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of her six races for Ralph Beckett; comfortably saw off Cristal Clere in a 1m4f Listed race at Roscommon last summer before holding her own in a Group 3; unraced beyond 1m4f but good chance that she'll stay and returns with yard having winners.

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 36157 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 1m4f French maiden (heavy) in June; ran to a similar level when 9l fifth in a Naas Listed race, didn't seem to stay 1m6f in Haydock handicap latest; lots to find.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(7)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Bonnie Moon

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a 1m4f maiden in France over the summer and has run with credit in fillies' Listed races over the same trip the last twice; could get involved if staying this trip.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Bonnie Moon

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a 1m4f maiden in France over the summer and has run with credit in fillies' Listed races over the same trip the last twice; could get involved if staying this trip.

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 330532 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to her maiden win but front-running Irish Oaks third marked a big step up in form; not quite at that level in Group 3 at Cork latest but decent front-running second to an improver; mark probably flatters her a bit but major player back in Listed class.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Island Hopping

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Just 1-12 but has faced some stiff tasks in group races; her standout effort was a third in the Irish Oaks; was well below that form in a fillies' Listed race at Naas last time and has to rebound over a new trip.

12/1

9th

9

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Island Hopping

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Just 1-12 but has faced some stiff tasks in group races; her standout effort was a third in the Irish Oaks; was well below that form in a fillies' Listed race at Naas last time and has to rebound over a new trip.

12/1

Form: 332260 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
French maiden winner (heavy) ran well in defeat in first four runs for this yard, notably seconds over this trip in Group 3 at Cork and Limerick Listed; latest two runs good bit below that level however and returns from a short break with questions to answer although is McMonagle's pick from yard's quartet of runners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Lemsairbat

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Poor strike-rate of 1-18 but has run plenty of solid races in defeat, including in Listed company; fine effort on seasonal return when 3l behind Beset in Listed heat at Naas (10.5f, soft); not beaten far when fifth of 12 in Longchamp Listed race latest (10.5f, gd-sft); place chance but overlooked by McMonagle.

4/1

2nd

8

(3)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Lemsairbat

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 1m4f maiden in France on heavy at three; placed at Listed and Group 3 level for this stable in 2025; may have been feeling the effects of a busy campaign when below her best on final two outings; appears held by stablemate Beset on running in 1m4f event at this venue and the Curragh.

14/1

5th

5

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Lemsairbat

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of six for yard; won a 1m4f maiden in France on heavy; placed at Listed and Group 3 level for this stable in 2025; not at best behind Fleur De Chine at Naas on latest and may be feeling the effects of a busy campaign (tenth run of season).

16/1

5th
8 (16)
Romzina

12/1

Form: 33-523

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly won Cork maiden on debut last summer and has contested Listed events in four of five starts since, including chasing home a 4l winner at the Curragh and most recently third at Roscommon (Cheeky Wink second) having had every chance; more needed here in a deeper race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(3)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Romzina

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

One of two for yard; Cork maiden winner has placed multiple times in Listed company; beaten 5.75l behind Fleur De Chine on latest at Naas (1m4f, yielding) when not enjoying the smoothest of passages; could get closer to that rival in new cheekpieces but heavy ground is an unknown and deserted by Hayes.

14/1

11th

8

(3)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Romzina

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

One of two for yard; Cork maiden winner has placed multiple times in Listed company; beaten 5.75l behind Fleur De Chine on latest at Naas (1m4f, yielding) when not enjoying the smoothest of passages; could get closer to that rival in new cheekpieces but heavy ground is an unknown and deserted by Hayes.

14/1

5th

7

(11)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Romzina

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Won Cork maiden on debut last summer and has contested Listed events in five of six starts since, including over this trip when chasing home a 4l winner at the Curragh and third at Roscommon (Cheeky Wink second); closely matched with a couple of these on recent Galway run when left with fair bit to do; could go well.

10/1

13/2

Form: -31422 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive type at this trip, winning Tipperary handicap in April, good second in Roscommon Listed and just denied in premier handicap over C&D early last month, coming home strongly on yielding; should hold her own back in Listed class with ground okay.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Cheeky Wink

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Progressive handicapper at this trip, winning at Tipperary and just denied at Galway; had earlier run well in Roscommon Listed but below best on soft at Galway latest; return to better ground to suit and one to consider.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Cheeky Wink

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Progressive type at this trip, winning Tipperary handicap in April, good second in Roscommon Listed and just denied in premier handicap over C&D early last month, coming home strongly on yielding; should hold her own back in Listed class with ground okay.

13/2

4

(2)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Cheeky Wink

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

11lb higher than for her handicap win at Tipperary in April (1m4f, yielding) but nearly won a Listed race last time at Roscommon (1m4f); did get floored by the 125-1 outsider but it was still a notable effort; in the mix.

8/1

25/1

Form: 164775

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Naas maiden winner in May (1m, good); safely held in Group/Listed company since and hard to see her playing a role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(14)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Calrissiana

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Noel Meade

Maiden winner here in May (1m) has consistently come up short in stakes company and will do well to make the frame.

25/1

7th

13

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Calrissiana

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Noel Meade

Naas maiden winner in May but limitations have been exposed at this level of competition.

50/1

7th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Calrissiana

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Noel Meade

Naas maiden winner in May (1m, good); safely held in Group/Listed company since and hard to see her playing a role.

25/1

5/1

Form: -22237 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Last year's Gowran Listed win came on heavy and good runs in first half of season in Listed/Group contests; beaten favourite over hurdles here at the festival but leading player back on the level with conditions in her favour.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Enfranchise

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Listed-winning dual-purpose mare was just denied in a German Group 2 over this trip earlier this season; a repeat of that run will see her involved though was below form over 1m4f at Galway last time.

7/1

7th

6

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Enfranchise

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Listed-winning dual-purpose mare was just denied in a German Group 2 over this trip earlier this season; a repeat of that run will see her involved though was below form over 1m4f at Galway last time.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-1235 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ex Henry Candy-trained 4yo progressive in handicap this year, winning over 1m2f at Sligo and placed in more competitive events at both Goodwood and the Curragh; creditable effort on softer ground at Chepstow latest but this a big ask upped in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Beset

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ended last season on a high with 1m4f Listed win at Naas in a race in which stablemate Starford flopped; maintained progression at Naas on return; beat all bar a restored-to-form Starford in a Group 3 over C&D; has developed into a dependable mare; best suited by easy ground; faces stiffest task yet.

13/2

2nd

10

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Beset

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ended last season on a high with 1m4f Listed win at Naas in a race in which stablemate Beset floped; maintained progression at Naas on return; more needed now.

10/1

1st

5

(8)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Beset

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

AW winner in Britain; progressive last year for this stable, kicking off with a Sligo handicap win off 75; ended the season on 106 following two excellent performances in this grade; second in a 16-runner 1m4f event at this course on soft and impressive when storming clear over the same trip on heavy ground at the Curragh.

11/4

Form: 05-515 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when running away with 1m4f Limerick maiden in June (good), possibly wasn't suited by steady gallop in Killarney handicap following month; lots to find on ratings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(4)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

18:07 Gowran Park

Denim And Diamonds

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sole success in Limerick maiden last June (1m4f, good); didn't really progress from that and finished well beaten both tries in Listed company last year; below best on seasonal return in a handicap here (1m4f, soft); this looks too demanding.

25/1

7th

5

(8)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Denim And Diamonds

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Limerick maiden winner at this trip on seasonal debut last June (good) but faced some stiff tasks afterwards in search of black-type on softer ground and soundly beaten in Galway handicap (Granite Bay second) final start in October; ground remains a concern on comeback run.

8/1

6

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Denim And Diamonds

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Unplaced in three outings since a maiden win at Limerick; might prefer decent ground; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 301434

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
1m maiden winner on good ground; has held her own in 1m1f/1m4f handicaps without looking ahead of her mark; plenty on her plate now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Sound Of Lightning

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

1m maiden winner on good ground; has held her own in 1m1f/1m4f handicaps without looking ahead of her mark; plenty on her plate now.

40/1

7

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:15 Killarney

Sound Of Lightning

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

1m maiden winner on good ground; has held her own in 1m1f/1m2f handicaps without looking ahead of her mark; stepping up in trip could bring her on; wore the hood last time.

13/2

7

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:50 Down Royal

Sound Of Lightning

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won a maiden at the third attempt at Navan in May (1m, good); she made her handicap debut last time at Leopardstown when finishing fourth but was required to race wide (1m1f, good); she is worth another chance off the same mark.

7/2

Form: 1- D

Last run: 310 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart staying hurdler, winning 3m Doncaster Grade 2 mares' event last season and ended campaign with Group 1 placings at both Aintree and Punchestown; won 1m4f Curragh maiden last autumn on sole Flat run; interesting but lack of a recent run a concern ahead of a likely return to hurdling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:05 Punchestown

Jetara

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Third in this event last year after taking the same place in Aintree Grade 1; has failed to match that form this season and has slumped 9lb in the ratings in 12 months; tailed off in Leopardstown Grade 1 won by Teahupoo; moderate fifth behind Wodhooh; a lot to prove now but could surprise.

25/1

5th

4

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Jetara

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart mare who was an 11l fourth to Lossiemouth in this 12 months ago before finishing third in 3m Grade 1s at Aintree and Punchestown later in the spring; hasn't quite hit the same heights this season, including 9l third to Feet Of A Dancer and Dream On Baby in Doncaster Grade 2 latest; vulnerable even if back to her very best in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces).

25/1

3rd

1

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Jetara

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart staying mare who won this race 12 months ago (good to soft) in game style and made the frame in three Grade 1s at the spring festivals afterwards; ran poorly against the geldings at Leopardstown four weeks ago but would have a big chance if returning to her best.

11/4

Form: 20622-

Last run: 310 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Sole flat win in Leopardstown maiden (heavy) but went close in Listed contests last year on yielding; took well to hurdles last season, closing up with sixth of 23 in Grade 2 Cheltenham novices' in March; back from a break but runs well fresh and acts on the ground so don't rule out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Galileo Dame

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Yard runs three; well beaten in Listed races last autumn but, fit from hurdling, made a good Flat return when second at Navan (1m6f, heavy) at the end of March; that was both her Flat handicap debut and the furthest she's been in this sphere, which opens up possibilities for her as a Flat stayer.

11/2

2nd

7

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Galileo Dame

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose; hacked up in a maiden hurdle here last month (2m, heavy); struggled on last three Flat starts in listed company in the autumn but might be a different proposition now tried in a handicap off what could be a workable mark; big player.

8/1

1st

2

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Navan

Galileo Dame

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Flat winner; runner-up in a juvenile Grade 1 contest (2m, soft) at Leopardstown at the Dublin Racing Festival last season; made little impact in three Flat Listed runs before taking the second spot back over hurdles at Limerick in December when 6-4 fav' (2m4f, heavy) (winner was subsequently second in a Grade 3); well beaten in a Listed handicap at Leopardstown last time (2m2f, heavy); thereabouts again.

2/1

20/1

Form: 571

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo returned from a short break much improved to win 1m2f Cork fillies maiden last month when making all; cheekpieces tried.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(3)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Two For Joy

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 1m2f Cork maiden in August but was beaten a long way in a fillies' Listed race at Galway since and has to find loads up in trip.

50/1

10

(3)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Two For Joy

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 1m2f Cork maiden in August but was beaten a long way in a fillies' Listed race at Galway since and has to find loads up in trip.

50/1

15th
14 (2)
Ledecky

14/1

Form: 51 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett filly stepped up from her debut C&D fifth to land long odds in modest 5-runner Tramore fillies maiden last month, making virtually all and not really handling the track; unexposed 3yo taking a big jump in grade but not to be overlooked.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Ledecky

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Wootton Bassett filly stepped up from her debut C&D fifth to land long odds in modest 5-runner Tramore fillies maiden last month, making virtually all and not really handling the track; unexposed 3yo taking a big jump in grade but not to be overlooked.

14/1

1st

2

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:00 Tramore

Ledecky

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: P Twomey

Wootton Bassett filly; only 9-2 for a 1m4f maiden at Galway and stuck to her task after getting outpaced; was only beaten 6l and should be wiser this time.

13/8

8

(10)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:10 Galway

Ledecky

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: P Twomey

Wootton Bassett filly was a 72,000euros yearling; dam 1m AW winner(Group-placed 1m4f; RPR 99), closely related to Italian 1m7f Listed winner Fortunino, out of close relation to 1m4f/1m6f Group 3 winner Profound Beauty; yard won this in 2023; interesting debutante.

11/2

Non-runners

Deressa

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €48.70
Straight Forecast €64.58
Trifecta €1233.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Island Hopping

The Irish Sun:

Galileo Dame

SPOTLIGHT:

La Isla Mujeres

TOPSPEED:

Island Hopping

POSTDATA:

Island Hopping