Sunday 1 August · Galway, Eire
14:45 Ardilaun Hotel Handicap (50-75)
- Distance
- 0m 7f 0y
- Going
- Good
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 11000
- Runners
- 14
Race preview
Imposing Supreme was successful here on Tuesday and boasts a 100 percent record from two starts at Ballybrit. He would be a worthy favourite if getting a run, but as third reserve it looks unlikely. No less than seven of the 16 set to take part have already run at the Festival this week. Li Mu Bai went down by just a neck on Monday and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go one place better. High Altitude was third on Monday and is also due to run on Saturday. The John Murphy-trained top-weight is likely to have plenty of supporters if he shows up again here. EASTERN RACER has yet to run this week and that may stand to him. The nine-year-old won at the Festival 12 months ago and finished a good second at Killarney on his most recent start. Atlas, Excuzio Joe and The Mpex Kid (first-time cheekpieces) are others for the shortlist in this very competitive contest.