Faoladh Edges Out Rivals for Slattery The Andy Slattery-trained Faoladh (22/1) was all out to gain victory in the Ardilaun Hotel Handicap for jockey Adam Browne Souza. The four-year-old son of Kodi Bear was involved in a three-way go on the line with the Dave Loughnane-trained Street Express (13/2) and the Ado McGuinness-trained Apache Outlaw (4/1). The favourite, San Aer, had a luckless passage in the straight and will be one to keep an eye on. Jockey Adam Browne Souza kept tight to the rail throughout and saved every yard, which proved crucial to the success. Speaking after the race, trainer Andy Slattery said: "We got his palate cauterised a month ago but he has run absolutely terribly since and we only ran here as the lads (owners) wanted a runner, as they were staying up. "He ran on Tuesday night when he didn't stay and the ground was too soft, but was due to be dropped 2lb and I said we may as well run again. It was a surprise but is great and he isn't a bad horse at his best. Adam gave him a brilliant ride as well. "The two (syndicate) lads, Donie O'Connell, who won two hurling All Irelands for Tipperary, and his friend Pat Leahy, are knocking a fair bit of fun out of him and are with me a long time now. They started off with (12-time winner) An Saighdiur and still have the interest, which is great." (Quotes from Tom Weekes)
