Faoladh edges out rivals at Galway

Faoladh (22/1) produced a surprise late victory for us in the 17:35 Ardilaun Hotel Handicap at Galway on Saturday. Ridden by Adam Browne-Souza, the four-year-old Kodi Bear gelding was involved in a three-way finish and kept on strongly inside the final furlong to lead close home. Faoladh had recently had his palate cauterised and had been disappointing, but a drop in trip and better ground brought about the improvement. It was a brilliant ride from Browne-Souza and a welcome return to form for the Men Of Forty Eight Syndicate.