14:55 Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

1st

10

Playtime

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

2/1 (Won)

Win: £2.75
Place: £1.10

Form: 893

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict

Handicap win over 1m4f (good) at Chester was the highlight of his five-race Flat career for Andrew Balding; best of three maiden hurdle runs for new yard came last time when posting an eye-catching third, staying on late at 28-1 (2m, soft); that puts him right in the mix here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 1	29th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y	19:35 Tramore Playtime 11st 12lb J: James Smith T: Gordon Elliott	1m4f winner on good ground; drew clear to win a Leopardstown maiden in March (2m, soft to heavy) but found wanting in handicaps since then, proving disappointing when sights were lowered at Killarney 20 days ago.	7/2
6th 4	9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y	15:00 Killarney Playtime 10st 12lb J: Josh Williamson T: Gordon Elliott	Handicap win over 1m4f (good) at Chester was the highlight of a five-race British Flat career; off the mark hurdling at fourth attempt with an easy Leopardstown victory (2m, soft to heavy); well beaten in a Fairyhouse Listed Leopardstown (2m, yielding to soft) contest last time for handicap debut; this is easier; non-runner 5.20 at Chester on Friday.	15/4

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3rd

1

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

11st 12lb

1m4f winner on good ground; drew clear to win a Leopardstown maiden in March (2m, soft to heavy) but found wanting in handicaps since then, proving disappointing when sights were lowered at Killarney 20 days ago.

7/2

6th

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

10st 12lb

Handicap win over 1m4f (good) at Chester was the highlight of a five-race British Flat career; off the mark hurdling at fourth attempt with an easy Leopardstown victory (2m, soft to heavy); well beaten in a Fairyhouse Listed Leopardstown (2m, yielding to soft) contest last time for handicap debut; this is easier; non-runner 5.20 at Chester on Friday.

15/4

2nd

4

Ehteyat

J: Philip Donovan

T: M K Flannery

7/2

Place: £1.60

Form: P3

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; behind the Willie Mullins-trained Roc Dino and Supreme fancy El Cairos on that occasion; outpaced in sixth back on all-weather last time (2m); this is easier than his last hurdle outing; big player.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2	4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y	13:35 Down Royal Ehteyat 11st 12lb J: Tom Kelly T: M K Flannery	Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.	4/1
16th 10	10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2	17:15 Aintree Ehteyat 11st 4lb J: Calum Hogan T: M K Flannery	Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.	33/1
3rd 3	17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 105y	13:18 Down Royal Ehteyat 11st 12lb J: Conor Stone-Walsh T: M K Flannery	Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.	8/1

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2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

11st 12lb

Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.

4/1

16th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

11st 4lb

Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.

33/1

3rd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

11st 12lb

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.

8/1

3rd

8

Petit Secret

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

7/4

Place: £1.10

Form: 1/ D

Last run: 820 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark immediately on stable debut in a Fairyhouse bumper later that year, with the decent Bleu De Vassy a head behind (2m, soft); unseen since then so market will be crucial but huge player if retaining the same ability.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 17	4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y	15:50 Fairyhouse Petit Secret 11st 12lb J: Paul Townend T: W P Mullins	In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark on stable debut in a bumper at this venue later that year; harmed his chance with an untidy round of jumping at Leopardstown last month after 820 days off.	7/2
3rd 8	2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y	14:55 Leopardstown Petit Secret 11st 12lb J: Sean Cleary-Farrell T: W P Mullins	In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark immediately on stable debut in a Fairyhouse bumper later that year, with the decent Bleu De Vassy a head behind (2m, soft); unseen since then so market will be crucial but huge player if retaining the same ability.	7/4
1st 9	3rd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y	15:40 Fairyhouse Petit Secret 11st 10lb J: Mr P W Mullins T: W P Mullins	In front when falling two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle at Lisronagh in March; obviously a big player here on debut for Willie Mullins.	2/1

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8th

17

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

11st 12lb

In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark on stable debut in a bumper at this venue later that year; harmed his chance with an untidy round of jumping at Leopardstown last month after 820 days off.

7/2

3rd

8

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Petit Secret

11st 12lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark immediately on stable debut in a Fairyhouse bumper later that year, with the decent Bleu De Vassy a head behind (2m, soft); unseen since then so market will be crucial but huge player if retaining the same ability.

7/4

1st

9

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

11st 10lb

In front when falling two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle at Lisronagh in March; obviously a big player here on debut for Willie Mullins.

2/1

7th

2

Cock And Bull

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Emmet Mullins

20/1

Form: 85

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Four-time Flat winner for Michael bell achieved a rating of 78 in that sphere; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in both hurdle starts for new stable; may be of more interest on better ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 1	14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 216y	18:12 Clonmel Cock And Bull 12st 0lb J: Donagh Meyler T: Emmet Mullins	Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell, rated 78 at his peak; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in three hurdle starts for this stable; potentially interesting if the ground is not too slow.	5/2
7th 2	2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y	14:55 Leopardstown Cock And Bull 11st 12lb J: Elizabeth Gale T: Emmet Mullins	Four-time Flat winner for Michael bell achieved a rating of 78 in that sphere; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in both hurdle starts for new stable; may be of more interest on better ground.	20/1
5th 3	8th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y	13:50 Navan Cock And Bull 11st 12lb J: Donagh Meyler T: Emmet Mullins	Four-time Flat winner for Micheal Bell achieved a rating of 78 in that sphere; best form on good/good to firm and was soundly beaten on hurdles debut at Down Royal last month (2m1f, yld-sft); may need better ground.	10/1

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11th

1

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

12st 0lb

Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell, rated 78 at his peak; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in three hurdle starts for this stable; potentially interesting if the ground is not too slow.

5/2

7th

2

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

11st 12lb

Four-time Flat winner for Michael bell achieved a rating of 78 in that sphere; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in both hurdle starts for new stable; may be of more interest on better ground.

20/1

5th

3

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

11st 12lb

Four-time Flat winner for Micheal Bell achieved a rating of 78 in that sphere; best form on good/good to firm and was soundly beaten on hurdles debut at Down Royal last month (2m1f, yld-sft); may need better ground.

10/1

9th

16

Mayor Of Maghera

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

66/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Limited enough on the Flat in Britain for Philip Makin, winning a Musselburgh handicap over 1m; poor stable/hurdles debut at Fairyhouse when tailed off at 150-1; best watched.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6	13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5	16:55 Perth Mayor Of Maghera 11st 1lb J: Benjamin Macey T: Gerald Stephen Quinn	Lost his way on the Flat for Phil Makin; beaten 44l, 38l, and 80l respectively in three runs over hurdles for this trainer; better ground a plus for handicap debut but only of interest if the market speaks favourably.	12/1
14th 17	17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 105y	13:18 Down Royal Mayor Of Maghera 11st 2lb J: Jack G Gilligan T: Gerald Stephen Quinn	Limited on the Flat in Britain for Philip Makin, winning a Musselburgh handicap over 1m; down the field in two maiden hurdle starts, well held by Ehteyat	50/1

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6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Mayor Of Maghera

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Lost his way on the Flat for Phil Makin; beaten 44l, 38l, and 80l respectively in three runs over hurdles for this trainer; better ground a plus for handicap debut but only of interest if the market speaks favourably.

12/1

14th

17

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Mayor Of Maghera

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Limited on the Flat in Britain for Philip Makin, winning a Musselburgh handicap over 1m; down the field in two maiden hurdle starts, well held by Ehteyat

50/1

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