May 12 / 17.27 Sligo

17.27

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7170.43
  • 2m 1f 166y
  • 15 runners
RTV
View Course
Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6353-

Last run: 200 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden; all four runs over hurdles came at her local track last year; third in maiden and in a handicap off 92; will be better for this comeback run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Lilac Lady

10st 11lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Modest Flat maiden; all four runs over hurdles came at her local track last year; third in maiden and in a handicap off 92; will be better for this comeback run.

14/1

5

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Lilac Lady

11st 6lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual-purpose maiden; well held on Flat here last time, standout run from three attempts over hurdles came when third in C&D maiden in June (g); okay mark for handicap debut.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful but frustrating for Ger Lyons on the Flat, runner-up five times in a row in maidens; only okay runs in two recent starts for this yard and mark now down to 78; tried in tongue-tie latest, now hooded for hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Limerick

Game Point

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Useful but frustrating for Ger Lyons on the Flat, runner-up five times in a row in maidens, rated 77; fair third on hurdling debut at Sligo; good chance of reaching the money.

4/1

3rd

14

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Game Point

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Useful but frustrating for Ger Lyons on the Flat, runner-up five times in a row in maidens; only okay runs in two recent starts for this yard and mark now down to 78; tried in tongue-tie latest, now hooded for hurdling debut.

8/1

6th

4

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Game Point

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R P Cody

Runner-up in five consecutive starts for Ger Lyons at one stage; Colin Keane was booked for stable debut when never a factor at Naas last month; tongue-tied.

15/2

Form: 6/40-

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First two bumper runs were decent; 11-2, tailed off last time over 2m3f; hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Ludus Magnus

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

First two bumper runs were decent; 11-2, tailed off last time over 2m3f; hurdling debut.

10/1

12th

12

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Cork

Ludus Magnus

12st 0lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Philip Fenton

Respectable efforts but still soundly beaten in bumpers at Punchestown and Naas; this is less competitive but still has to do more.

25/1

Form: P-

Last run: 225 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Godolphin cast-off had some good Flat form (rated 77) for Matt Smith; pulled up lame on stable/hurdle debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

First Ascent

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Well-bred Godolphin cast-off had some good Flat form (rated 77) for Matt Smith; pulled up lame on stable/hurdle debut.

9/4

5

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

13:40 Roscommon

First Ascent

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Close up in 1m2f/1m5f maidens with a peak RPR of 79; lost it at the start when well beaten in a Galway handicap in August; has what it takes to make a hurdler for leading yard.

4/1

Form: 8747-

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner in Britain; not shown much yet hurdling and has to concede weight.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Atlantic Gamble

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Flat winner is 0-5 over hurdles and was well beaten in sole previous handicap off 3lb higher at Limerick on penultimate; best form has come on heavy ground; others preferred.

25/1

6th

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Atlantic Gamble

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Six-time Flat winner in Britain; not shown much yet hurdling and has to concede weight.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f/1m at two for Ger Lyons; nearly won Galway handicap off 65 last summer; hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:05 Clonmel

William F Browne

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual Flat winner for Ger Lyons in 2024; 22-1 and beaten 35l on hurdling bow at Sligo last month (2m2f, good).

20/1

7th

3

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

William F Browne

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 7f/1m at two for Ger Lyons; nearly won Galway handicap off 65 last summer; hurdling debut.

25/1

17th

13

(20)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

William F Browne

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Lost his way last season after going close in a 1m handicap at Galway in August (yielding) off 4lb higher; perhaps the break and the added tongue tie will aid a return to form.

25/1

Form: 0/8-

Last run: 361 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Regressed on the Flat in Britain (rated 70 now); unfancied when twice well held over hurdles a year ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Screaming Eagle

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: A J Martin

Regressed on the Flat in Britain (rated 70 now); unfancied when twice well held over hurdles a year ago.

50/1

12

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Screaming Eagle

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

A 73-rated Flat maiden; best form was for Andrew Balding when placed on AW; 42,000gns buy last autumn; 20-1, down the field at Cork on stable/hurdling debut.

14/1

13th
5
Dahab

16/1

Form: 0/7-

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three Flat maidens for Noel Kelly and rated 70; beaten 20l at Ayr on hurdling bow; new trainer fits a tongue-tie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Dahab

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Runner-up in three Flat maidens for Noel Kelly; beaten 20l at Ayr on hurdling bow; tailed off on stable debut in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Sligo 10 days ago; others preferred.

50/1

13th

5

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Dahab

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Runner-up in three Flat maidens for Noel Kelly and rated 70; beaten 20l at Ayr on hurdling bow; new trainer fits a tongue-tie.

16/1

Form: P09-

Last run: 150 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Flat claimer here last summer; huge prices when not involved in two hurdle runs and been off five months.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

2

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Antoine De Paris

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Won Flat claimer here last summer; huge prices when not involved in two hurdle runs and been off five months.

50/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

11:50 Down Royal

Antoine De Paris

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Off the mark in a Sligo claimer on final start for Noel Meade but well held in both handicaps for current yard; hard to fancy on hurdles debut.

50/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

11:50 Down Royal

Antoine De Paris

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Off the mark in a Sligo claimer on final start for Noel Meade but well held in both handicaps for current yard; hard to fancy on hurdles debut.

50/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 0-

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 45-

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 0-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Non-runners

Saint Peregrine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €9.80
Straight Forecast €15.72
Trifecta €40.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hey Now

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lilac Lady

SPOTLIGHT:

First Ascent

The Irish Sun:

Hey Now

TOPSPEED:

Lilac Lady