January 22 / 13.10 Gowran Park

13.10

Heavy

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7952.17
  • 2m 7f 110y
  • 15 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 43P-31 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Some promise in beginners' chases last season for Colm Murphy; built on stable debut second with an easy win in Navan handicap chase (3m, soft to heavy); reverts to hurdles now off winning chase mark; player.
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14th

23

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

The Lovely Man

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hit form since joining this yard, winning twice over fences including the Leinster National at Naas; also won over hurdles at Gowran; this ground is faster than ideal but his hurdles mark is appealing.

8/1

1st

12

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

The Lovely Man

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Built on stable debut second with an easy handicap chase win in December off 114 (3m, soft to heavy); backed that up with a handicap hurdle success at Gowran next time (3m, heavy); not seen to best effect in a slowly run race at Punchestown last time (3m4f, heavy); not discounted with a stronger pace to aim at; 2lb wrong.

6/1

6th

8

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

The Lovely Man

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some promise in beginners' chases last season for Colm Murphy; built on stable debut second with an easy win from stablemate Eves Vladimir in Navan handicap chase (3m, soft to heavy); backed that up with a handicap hurdle success at Gowran; strong stayer, progressive and suited by heavy ground

4/1

66/1

  • Place: £8.30

Form: 4-43P0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won Munster National off 141 in 2021 but latterly out of sorts for Willie Mullins and hasn't shown a lot in eight starts for this yard; veteran can only be watched at present.
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2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Ontheropes

11st 11lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Has run well a couple of times this season but hasn't won under Rules' since October 2021; tailed off at Uttoxeter and pulled up in the Ulster National latest; needs to revive.

16/1

12

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Ontheropes

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Point-to-winner last season before going hunter chasing; no success on the track since 2021; has shown fair form over hurdles this season; 1-23 record over fences is a negative.

14/1

16th

18

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Ontheropes

10st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Irish veteran who is in reasonably good form, placed at Naas (2m7f) most recently, but hasn't won under rules since 2021 and can be opposed in this competitive affair.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 16-024 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner, the latest at Fairyhouse (3m, good to yielding) last April off 101; back to that level when second at Navan last month (3m1f, soft to heavy); below best when fourth at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day; place claims.
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9th

5

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

The Miracle Man

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: A L T Moore

Course winner in October 2024 at 20.5f off 91; added a 3m Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (gd-yld) in April 2025 off 10lb higher; has held form pretty well off revised mark since and return to this venue and better ground both positives; player.

6/1

3rd

3

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

The Miracle Man

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A L T Moore

Two-time winner at 2m4f-3m; has run well on two of last three starts, including a 6.5l second here (3m1f, sft-hvy) in December; should be staying on at the finish at this trip; place shout at least.

9/2

3rd

11

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

The Miracle Man

11st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A L T Moore

Dual hurdles winner, the latest at Fairyhouse (3m, good to yielding) last April off 101; back to that level when second at Navan last month (3m1f, soft to heavy); below best when fourth at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day; place claims.

12/1

Form: 40/8F1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; both wins at Limerick, appreciating a return to hurdles last month when scoring decisively off 112 (3m, soft to heavy); player off 6lb higher if he can back it up.
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9

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Joyau De Thaix

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Two-time hurdle winner landed a first chase success in a Leopardstown beginners' last month (21.5f, yielding) with Killaney King over 7l back in third; has won at this trip over hurdles and his opening chase mark looks fair; ground fine too and could go well.

7/1

1st

6

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Joyau De Thaix

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Lightly raced; 2-7 over hurdles, both wins at Limerick, appreciating a return to hurdles in December when scoring decisively off 112 (3m, soft to heavy); fair fourth at Gowran in January; two chase attempts raise a concern, jumped badly at Fairyhouse, fell at Cork.

13/2

Form: 4-8525

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-8 in point-to-points; good second at Aintree on handicap hurdle debut (3m, soft); kept on late when 6l fifth of nine at Ascot two weeks later; British trainer's first runner at the track; watch the betting.
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1st

8

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:12 Perth

Dixie Mafia

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Six-race maiden over hurdles but ran respectably in his handicaps and this dual point winner could well do better over fences; has been off since January but one to consider, especially if at all strong in the betting.

4/1

5th

9

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Dixie Mafia

11st 1lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Christian Williams

Record of 2-8 in point-to-points; good second at Aintree on handicap hurdle debut (3m, soft); kept on late when 6l fifth of nine at Ascot two weeks later; British trainer's first runner at the track; watch the betting.

15/2

1

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:28 Ffos Las

Dixie Mafia

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

2-8 in Irish points last year; made quite promising rules debut when staying-on fourth at Warwick (2m, good) in March and ought to be better suited by the stiffer stamina test here; could have a say.

6/1

Form: 3-34

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Third in both maiden starts last season; back from a break when well beaten into fourth over 3m at Cork this month; makes handicap debut for red-hot yard so market noted; blinkers.
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2

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Kasanovas Dream

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed ability despite not threatening in 2m-3m maidens and was beaten about 12l on his handicap debut at Gowran (2m7f, heavy; first-time blinkers); might be happier under these conditions; much respected.

7/2

6th

14

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Kasanovas Dream

10st 12lb

J: J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Third in both maiden starts last season; back from a break when well beaten into fourth over 3m at Cork this month; makes handicap debut for red-hot yard so market noted; blinkers.

12/1

6

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Kasanovas Dream

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Cost E60,000 at Derby Sale in 2023; staying-on third on debut over 2m at Tramore suggests he wants a stiffer test and he gets it here; definite chance.

6/1

Form: 704713 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when winning over hurdles at Cork off 106 on penultimate (3m, yielding to soft); backed that up with solid third over fences at Limerick; veteran is considered in current mood.
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5th

10

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

West Cork Wildway

10st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul O’Flynn

Course hurdle winner is 1-12 over fences but that came back in 2021; runner-up over fences at Limerick in March but was disappointing over hurdles at Cork since.

20/1

9th

4

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

West Cork Wildway

11st 5lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: Paul O’Flynn

Veteran gained a third win over hurdles over C&D (yielding-soft) in November off 7lb lower, his first win for over four years; went close off 3lb higher chase mark at Limerick 24 days ago; not one to dismiss on ground he'll handle.

10/1

2nd

3

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

15:34 Limerick

West Cork Wildway

11st 2lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Paul O’Flynn

Chase win came in 2m6f Thurles beginners' back in 2021; first success since when landing 3m Cork handicap hurdle in December and good third over C&D at Christmas; two heavy defeats since, latest behind Dancing Jeremy over inadequate 2m2f at Thurles; bit to find.

15/2

Form: /32-80 C

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Useful money-spinner, only three wins from 23 starts but placed 13 times, notably when beaten a short head in last season's Cork National; not at his best in the Porterstown but enjoys heavy ground and is leniently treated back over hurdles.
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8th

7

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Positive Thinker

11st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Michael J McDonagh

Useful money-spinner, only three wins from 23 starts but placed 13 times, notably when beaten a short head in last season's Cork National; not at his best in the Porterstown but enjoys heavy ground and is leniently treated back over hurdles.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: P-74PU

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdles winner; not solid on his form this term, latterly for new yard; unseated rider at Taunton over fences on latest; best form is on better ground than this.
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9th

3

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Portnacoo

11st 8lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Four-time hurdles winner; not solid on his form this term, latterly for new yard; unseated rider at Taunton over fences on latest; best form is on better ground than this.

25/1

2

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 51y

15:52 Clonmel

Portnacoo

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three wins at Downpatrick and one at Carlisle which was the latest in February; showed nothing in two runs since that win but encouraging signs when fourth at Gowran 20 days ago and he's back on his last winning mark.

5/1

Form: 9UP-23

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won three-runner beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien at Limerick last season; poor form thereafter; second at Fairyhouse on stable debut before creditable third at Leopardstown (both over fences); yet to convince in this sphere.
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17

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Well Del

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: David K Walsh

Won a handicap hurdle on first start for this yard at Punchestown in February; won a beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien in October 2024; has run well here before but well beaten last twice over timber and this looks too demanding; cheekpieces go on.

14/1

6th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Well Del

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: David K Walsh

Won Limerick beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien last season; two fair runs over fences for Declan Queally this term before breakthrough hurdles win on yard debut at Punchestown; Naas run four days later may have come too soon.

7/1

5th

8

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:30 Naas

Well Del

10st 10lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: David K Walsh

Won Limerick beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien last season; two good runs for Declan Queally this term before breakthrough hurdles win on yard debut at Punchestown on Wednesday, getting the better of the front-running second (pair 17l clear of third-placed Ontheropes) late on over 3m1f (soft); quick return under mandatory 7lb penalty and bold follow-up bid expected.

100/30

Form: 0-031P D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Was 2lb out of the weights when winning Clonmel handicap in November (3m, soft); pulled up behind Joyau De Thaix at Limerick on latest; can be inconsistent.
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5th

1

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Jeriko De Baune

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Three-time winner over hurdles, the latest at Clonmel last November off 3lb lower (3m, soft); pulled up on latest but has run well here before so could rebound; place shout.

10/1

5

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Jeriko De Baune

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won at Clonmel in November off 3lb lower; bounced back to form after three poor runs with a 5l third of 10 over C&D 17 days ago (1.5l behind Toor Khov); not guaranteed to back that effort up but place claims at least if he does.

8/1

3rd

6

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Jeriko De Baune

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Useful staying type in this grade when on song; has posted three moderate efforts since winning over 3m at Clonmel in November.

12/1

Form: -799PP D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate of 1-26 under rules and tailed off in five runs before pulling up on his last two outings; difficult to fancy.
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8

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Camino Rock

11st 2lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: M F Morris

Modest strike-rate of 1-26 under rules and tailed off in five runs before pulling up on his last two outings; difficult to fancy.

100/1

9th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Camino Rock

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M F Morris

Sole success came off 7lb lower at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) in September 2024; well below best last three starts (including on chasing debut most recently) and this trip looks too sharp for him.

20/1

9th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Camino Rock

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M F Morris

Sole success came off 7lb lower at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) in September 2024; well below best last three starts (including on chasing debut most recently) and this trip looks too sharp for him.

20/1

Form: 6-0945

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Well held in maidens but showed promise on handicap debut last month over 2m4f at Cork (soft to heavy); weakening fifth upped to 3m2f at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day; needs more; cheekpieces.
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2nd

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Jukebox Johnny

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Best run over hurdles when 10l fourth in Cork handicap (2m4f, soft to heavy) in December; disappointing effort at Down Royal last month; runner-up on sole point outing so could improve on his chase bow; new headgear; stable in form.

7/1

7th

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Jukebox Johnny

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Best run when a 10l fourth in a Cork handicap over 2m4f in testing ground in December; below that level next time and pulled-up in cheekpieces since; questions now.

20/1

13

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Jukebox Johnny

10st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Well held in maidens but showed promise on handicap debut last month over 2m4f at Cork (soft to heavy); weakening fifth upped to 3m2f at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day; needs more; cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: 4-3421

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner was rewarded for his consistency over hurdles when scoring decisively at Fairyhouse in November (24.5f, heavy); the second and third have won since; 8lb higher but has to be in the shake-up again.
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8

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning at Fairyhouse in November but was pulled-up at Gowran since; down 1lb and has to bounce back.

7/1

15

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner was rewarded for his consistency over hurdles when scoring decisively at Fairyhouse in November (24.5f, heavy); the second and third have won since; 8lb higher but has to be in the shake-up again.

11/4

10

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner was narrowly denied here in February (2m4f, heavy) off 6lb lower; solid runs in defeat the last twice at Galway over 22.5f; stamina to prove for this trip, big chance if he stays (positive signals in pedigree).

6/1

Form: 508316 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 26th attempt at Punchestown over hurdles (3m, heavy) on her penultimate run, making all for a game victory; well beaten in Limerick mares' hurdle last time (2m4f); this trip can help.
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13th

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Milanaway

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown handicap hurdle win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 30 runs; not the most consistent mare but she stays well and has a definite chance on her best form.

10/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Milanaway

11st 8lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 29 runs under rules; put a blot on her record at Gowran in January; much more like it when second at Thurles (2m7f, soft) last month; shortlisted.

5/2

Non-runners

Lep Around, Aclass, Millie B

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Payout
Exacta €174.90
Straight Forecast €279.99
Tricast €3256.34

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Lovely Man

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingkong Ciergues

TOPSPEED:

Dixie Mafia

POSTDATA:

Joyau De Thaix

The Irish Sun:

The Lovely Man