August 22 / 14.35 Killarney

14.35

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6402.17
  • 2m 4f 50y
  • 16 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6536P3

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Maiden showed promise in bumpers in 2024 but has disappointed a bit in handicap company; good third at Limerick (2m4f, good) in July; matched that with 5l third at Tramore nine days ago; needs more but definitely capable; tongue-tie added with existing cheekpieces.
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6th

1

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 145y

16:09 Clonmel

Pure Logic

12st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won at Killarney (2m4f, good) in August, seemingly benefitting from a tongue-tie; second at Navan next time over 2m3f and wellbeing confirmed when third off this mark at Listowel (2m6f) six days ago; in the mix.

2/1

3rd

1

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Pure Logic

12st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won at Killarney over 2m4f, seemingly benefiting from a tongue-tie; was second at Navan since over 2m3f; up 2lb; ran well here in a bumper; player.

4/1

2nd

1

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Pure Logic

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

First-time headgear combination seemed to work when she just held on to land a Killarney handicap hurdle last month; 4lb higher over a slightly shorter trip and unlikely to be too far away.

8/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -9P375 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Maiden who looked ready to strike when third at Cork (2m1f, good) last month but disappointed as well-backed favourite over same C&D next time; bounced back to some extent when beaten 6.5l at Tramore nine days ago over similar trip (Pure Logic 1.25l ahead); should remain competitive.
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8th

7

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Maxicourt

11st 4lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick J Duffy

Yet to win but fairly consistent over the summer and ran another solid race when just a length behind Pure Logic at Killarney; 3lb pull with that one and solid chance of breaking his duck here.

7/1

Form: 38-04P

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 25 starts came at Cork (2m1f, good) a year ago; back on that mark but poor on last hurdles run at Punchestown and pulled up over fences here last month; capable but needs to shrug off latest effort.
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8th

16

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

The Border Boy

10st 1lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Sole win in 26 starts came at Cork last year; pulled up in a handicap chase at this venue in July; much better when close up in fifth in 2m4f handicap hurdle here in August.

10/1

5th

16

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

The Border Boy

10st 3lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Sole win in 25 starts came at Cork (2m1f, good) a year ago; back on that mark but poor on last hurdles run at Punchestown and pulled up over fences here last month; capable but needs to shrug off latest effort.

16/1

Form: 800-47

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Step in right direction when a keeping-on fourth at Limerick (2m4f, soft) in May but no impression at Sligo latest behind same rival; needs to bounce back.
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3rd

17

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Lake Okeechobee

10st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Kept plugging away over 2m4f at Killarney last month, but no obvious reason why he should turn around form with the less-exposed runner-up Laligurash.

12/1

6th

15

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Lake Okeechobee

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Step in right direction when a keeping-on fourth at Limerick (2m4f, soft) in May but no impression at Sligo latest behind same rival; needs to bounce back.

14/1

7th

13

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Lake Okeechobee

10st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Beaten nearly 8l behind Larkins Lane at Limerick last time over this trip; the cheekpieces worn then are retained and she should get closer to that rival on 6lb better terms.

7/1

Form: 46/04U

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Off the track two years and progressed from Listowel reappearance to make late headway into fourth at Ballinrobe (2m1f, good) last month; unseated at first 15 days ago; chance if building on that Ballinrobe effort.
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7th

9

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Ballinvasas Best

10st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Stephen Ryan

Off the track two years and progressed from Listowel reappearance to make late headway into fourth at Ballinrobe (2m1f, good) last month; unseated at first 15 days ago; chance if building on that Ballinrobe effort.

8/1

8

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:36 Wexford

Ballinvasas Best

10st 11lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Stephen Ryan

Off the track for two years and caught the eye somewhat when fourth in a 2m1f Ballinrobe handicap hurdle last month; back up in trip here and interesting to see what the market makes of him.

14/1

4th

8

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

17:39 Ballinrobe

Ballinvasas Best

10st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Stephen Ryan

Some promise in 2024 maiden runs; tailed off at Listowel in May on first run after a long layoff; handicap debut now.

16/1

Form: 3-0533

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has some decent placed form, most notably at Limerick (2m, soft) in April when beaten 1.75l into third; well-held third last twice, including over C&D; step back up in distance should suit; usually ridden off the pace.
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8th

10

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who has some decent placed form, most notably at Limerick (2m, soft) in April when beaten 1.75l into third; well-held third last twice, including over C&D; step back up in distance should suit; usually ridden off the pace.

13/2

3rd

11

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who seems to handle any ground, placed on heavy at Limerick in the spring and third over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last month on good ground; not sure if drop in trip will suit but respected.

7/1

3rd

11

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden whose three best efforts have come on testing ground at Limerick; has a race in him, but has to prove he acts on this quicker ground.

6/1

Form: /7880/

Last run: 672 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beaten 20l plus in four maiden hurdles and a handicap; off 672 days and has switched to Gavin Cromwell; stable do well with recruits and it's interesting she's been persevered with; market confidence would have to be taken very seriously.
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7th

16

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:16 Gowran Park

Silin Alainn

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Down the field but not beaten far on her stable debut at Kilbeggan in August; may be capable of better.

14/1

Form: /005-9

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
First reserve; beaten a long way in maidens; handicap debut not without promise beaten 10.5l at Wexford; step up in trip could suit.
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11th

17

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Ballindenisk

11st 12lb

T: John Joseph Murphy

First reserve; beaten a long way in maidens; handicap debut not without promise beaten 10.5l at Wexford; step up in trip could suit.

9th

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Ballindenisk

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: John Joseph Murphy

One of two for trainer; beat Grade 2 winner Kazansky in a Lisronagh point-to-point last year; however, form under rules to date has been underwhelming; may show something now in a handicap.

13/1

5th

2

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 101y

14:15 Naas

Ballindenisk

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John Joseph Murphy

Ought to be interesting on account of having beaten Kazansky (now a Grade 2 novice hurdle winner and Grade 1 runner-up) in a maiden at Lisronagh last March; however, he has failed to show any significant promise in a bumper and two maiden hurdles.

50/1

Form: /0P5-9

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-15 over hurdles; won point-to-point in February; no impact in hunter chases in the spring; well beaten in handicap hurdle at Cork 19 days ago; step up in trip will suit but needs more.
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12th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Pirate Island

11st 9lb

J: Shane Markey

T: James William Hannon

0-15 over hurdles; won point-to-point in February; no impact in hunter chases in the spring; well beaten in handicap hurdle at Cork 19 days ago; step up in trip will suit but needs more.

18/1

9th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Pirate Island

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: James William Hannon

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling, well held in hunter chases in the spring; yard debut.

16/1

Form: 1P-759

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual handicap hurdle winner, latest at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) in September off 1lb lower, beating very well-treated Rising Dust; not gone on from that but more positive run at Kilbeggan last month; tame effort over shorter last time and is at his best over further.
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6th

18

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Whatyouwant

10st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard Kyne

Unpredictable mare was an 80-1 winner of 3m1f Kilbeggan handicap just under a year ago; fair fifth back there in July, when 9l off the winner Knocknagoran Lady.

25/1

13th

13

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Whatyouwant

10st 9lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Gerard Kyne

Dual handicap hurdle winner, latest at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) in September off 1lb lower, beating very well-treated Rising Dust; not gone on from that but more positive run at Kilbeggan last month; tame effort over shorter last time and is at his best over further.

22/1

9th

9

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:09 Ballinrobe

Whatyouwant

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Brought off an 80-1 shock at Kilbeggan last autumn when fitted with cheekpieces for the first time; remote seventh at Limerick early this month after a break; got a lot closer to the same winner when fifth at Kilbeggan the following week.

12/1

Form: 0904/7

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point form this year nothing to shout about and beaten a fair way in maiden hurdle 36 days ago; others preferred.
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15th

14

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Keyser Smokesy

10st 8lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Turlough O’Connor

Point-to-point form this year nothing to shout about and beaten a fair way in maiden hurdle 36 days ago; others preferred.

25/1

7th

8

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:02 Killarney

Keyser Smokesy

10st 13lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

Limited level of ability hurdling in 2024 and more recent point-to-point form doesn't inspire confidence.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4P-235

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 087-7P

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 01-4U7 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Tramore (20.5f, yielding) in April off 5lb lower, pulling well clear with second; ran fine at Clonmel off revised mark; unseated back at Tramore when under pressure and beaten 19l, but didn't enjoy a clean run; contender.
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9th

14

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:20 Killarney

Tedworth

10st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Form has been uneven since a Tramore win in April; a fair fourth over 2m7f at Clonmel on Thursday puts him into the reckoning as long as this does not come too soon.

7/1

4th

11

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

17:17 Clonmel

Tedworth

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Barry

Got off the mark under this rider in Tramore handicap (20.5f, yielding) in April; returned to some sort of form when fourth at Wexford in August but pulled up at Galway ten days later.

25/1

14

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Tedworth

10st 11lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael Barry

Got off the mark in a 2m4f Tramore handicap in April; returned to some sort of form when a fair fourth over the same trip at Wexford 10 days ago; each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 0780

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 0000U

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Andyourbirdcansing, Mr Macphisto, Mc Swagger

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Payout
Exacta €330.00
Straight Forecast €250.46
Tricast €1413.92
Trifecta €2987.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Maxicourt

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballinvasas Best

The Irish Sun:

Pure Logic

POSTDATA:

Uptaurintop