April 16 / 14.15 Tramore

14.15

Soft

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 4f 70y
  • 15 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 365

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Turned over at Evens when third of eight in a bumper in January; tailed off on hurdle bow but more encouraging fifth of 14 when stepped up to 2m5f in a maiden hurdle at Limerick in March; has a bit to find on form but room for improvement in the jumping department; should do better at some stage.
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5

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Macdermott

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

All his form is on soft or heavy ground, including two handicap wins last April and the second of those was this race by a nose from Surrey Quest (always prominent); 5lb higher today but the chief worry is that he's been so horrendously out of form this season.

11/1

5

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Macdermott

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

All his form is on soft or heavy ground, including two handicap wins last April and the second of those was this race by a nose from Surrey Quest (always prominent); 5lb higher today but the chief worry is that he's been so horrendously out of form this season.

11/1

3

20th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 3f 0y

14:25 Punchestown

Macdermott

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Two wins last April including the Scottish National; totally out of form in first two starts this term; jinked and unseated rider at start of the Thyestes.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 56-545

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Promise in two bumpers this term but he was tailed off when stepped up to this trip at Wexford last time; very testing ground is a potential excuse for that and he's not ruled out if the ground dries out here.
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10

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 159y

17:10 Thurles

Power Hour

10st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Gunn

didn't always jump with fluency, led, headed and pressed leader after 2nd

6/1

4th

3

18th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 166y

16:10 Punchestown

Power Hour

11st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M A Gunn

Placed in maiden hurdles last April/May; distant fourth behind a subsequent Grade 1 winner at Clonmel on his first run after a break; made a satisfactory start in handicaps when fourth in a 21-runner contest at Leopardstown; could feature now.

8/1

4th

19

28th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Power Hour

11st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M A Gunn

midfield

16/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3443 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point and plenty of promise in three of his four starts in maiden hurdles; didn't jump well when third of 14 in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last month but he wasn't beaten far and still early days.
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4th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Potters Party

12st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Kelly Morgan

Ex Henry de Bromhead; unseated rider back under rules at Hexham on penultimate start but bounced back to justify favouritism at Ludlow (3m, good; 7l winner) the following week; top rated and tough to beat if in similar form.

4/5

1st

6

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Potters Party

11st 12lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Kelly Morgan

Fairly useful chase form for Henry de Bromhead as recently as winter 2024-25; unseated on hunter chase debut at Hexham last Monday but that was after two solid efforts in points and he should have a future in this sphere; respected.

13/8

6

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Potters Party

11st 12lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Kelly Morgan

Fairly useful chase form for Henry de Bromhead as recently as winter 2024-25; he's finished in the first three in two points this year and could be involved returning to rules action.

7/1

Form: 292332 BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Winner on the Flat for Richard Fahey and has been knocking on the door over hurdles for this yard having hit the frame in five of his last six starts; stayed on well when runner-up in a novice hurdle at Cork in January, suggesting a return to this trip may help; might be vulnerable for win purposes giving weight away but should be firmly in the mix.
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17th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Viceregent

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Both wins have been on soft including this race two years ago when with Charles Byrnes; much lower mark nowadays and just okay runs of late; more needed.

25/1

17

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Viceregent

9st 4lb

T: H D McGuigan

First reserve; two-time soft ground winner but on a long losing run; not the worst effort at Bellewstown latest and he's on a dangerous mark; could go well if getting a run.

6th

7

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Viceregent

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Struggled for form since leaving Charles Byrnes in 2023 and no signs of a revival at Down Royal last month; return to slower ground may help and on a career-low mark but he's hard to recommend.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pulled up a long way out on his only point start and hard to recommend on Rules bow here.
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6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Noble Talent

11st 2lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: T J Nagle Jr

Struggled in chases in first three runs this term and similar story back over hurdles at Cork on latest; has slipped below his last winning mark but not many other positives.

33/1

7th

11

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Noble Talent

10st 8lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: T J Nagle Jr

Has been struggling over fences since a Gowran win in 2024; hard to make a case for him.

25/1

7

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Noble Talent

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: T J Nagle Jr

Beat Brucejack by 7.5l in a Gowran beginners' chase in 2024 (2m4f, good); out of form recently; pulled up twice before tailed off at Punchestown on New Year's Eve (2m4f, yielding); needs to bounce back.

28/1

Form: 76

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in two points but has shown some ability in a couple of maiden hurdle starts at this sort of trip; too keen at Punchestown last time but could be involved if he settles better.
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16

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Sea Road Fill

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

0-23 under Rules and 0-11 in chases; his most recent third at Killarney was a remote one and his best form is on good ground; others appeal more.

22/1

8

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:07 Killarney

Sea Road Fill

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Maiden after 22 races under rules; not a bad hurdle run last time; has a shout if back to his better chase form of last year.

16/1

5th

13

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Sea Road Fill

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Better over fences than over hurdles; best run came in a novice chase at this track last October; back from a break with a heavy defeat at Ballinrobe 13 days ago; might need another run or two to hit top gear.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well Chosen gelding; cost 6,500Euros as a 3yo; half-brother to winners Aquila Sky (3m hurdle), Potters Venture (2m3f hurdle/3m2f chase) and Ocean Venture (2m7f hurdle); dam maiden in bumpers/points/hurdle, half-sister to 2m7f chase/3m hurdle winner St Mellion Freeway; tough ask on debut and pedigree suggests he may want a further.
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7th

11

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Coffee Bay

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: J P Flavin

towards rear early, in touch with leaders 5th

25/1

7th

11

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Coffee Bay

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: J P Flavin

towards rear early, in touch with leaders 5th

25/1

Form: 09

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut but showed a bit more when beaten 25l in a maiden hurdle at Cork last month; step up in trip might suit but others have achieved a lot more.
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8th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Western Model

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Punchestown hurdles winner in May 2024 off 90; record of 0-9 chasing for Paul Nolan in recent times but hit the frame on several occasions; off since November; first run for new yard; market can guide.

9/2

Form: 890

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown little in three starts and was beaten a long way out when 80-1 at Gowran last month; back up in trip.
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7th

11

21st Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Double Dating

10st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Dam is an unraced sister to high-class bumper winner Lovethehigherlaw, from a strong family; fair sixth in a maiden at Sligo in June; unexposed mare makes her handicap debut for top stable in superb form.

5/1

6th

6

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

17:28 Sligo

Double Dating

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear, badly hampered by faller 1st

4/1

25/1

Form: 2U

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l when runner-up in three-runner novice hurdle at Ayr on debut last month; unseated early at Fairyhouse last month when 80-1; plenty to find.
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6th

2

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

15:56 Downpatrick

Our Zebo

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Two of three hurdles victories have come over C&D, including last time when winning off a mark of 109 (good); a pair of decent runs in defeat in prior chasing starts; he's in fine spirits at the moment and loves this track so has a lot going for him but softer conditions would pose a question.

4/1

2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Our Zebo

11st 11lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Chasing the last twice, going close over 2m7f here and then a rallying third at Tramore (2m6f); won back-to-back handicap hurdles earlier this year but his mark took a knock and those recent chasing exploits were off much lower ratings; can still run well with a solid course record.

3/1

3

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Our Zebo

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Gained back-to-back wins over hurdles in April/May, here off 88 (21.5f, yielding) and off 100 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good); now rated 109 over timber; denied by a head off lower chase mark by Thehairyfella on latest; up 3lb for that but good chance off 19lb lower chase mark.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Flemensfirth gelding; dam 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase winner, closely related to French 2m2f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Master Flight; interesting newcomer but this looks tough.
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10th

7

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 92y

15:05 Limerick

Flemansflick

11st 0lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has shown little in maidens this year including when returning from a break at Listowel; not a bad pedigree and not one to dismiss despite handicapper taking no chances with opening mark.

16/1

7th

3

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Listowel

Flemansflick

11st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Huge prices when towards the rear in maidens at Tramore and Ballinrobe in the spring.

100/1

13th

7

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

16:45 Ballinrobe

Flemansflick

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Flemensfirth gelding down the field on Tramore debut last month; best watched for now.

66/1

Form: 0P

Last run: 154 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in two runs at triple figure odds so far; off 154 days.
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5

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

14:15 Tramore

Maymullen

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Noel C Kelly

always towards rear, became detached from 4 out, pulled up 2 out

150/1

12

13th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

11:45 Navan

Maymullen

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear, not fluent 4th, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

100/1

17th

17

11th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 150y

15:30 Punchestown

Maymullen

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Noel C Kelly

always towards rear, niggled along briefly after 5th, pushed along before 8th, weakened after 3 out

40/1

Form: 6/98/

Last run: 868 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed little in bumpers back in 2020 and failed to complete in trio of point efforts more recently; new yard.
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16

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Nancy Miles

11st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Precious little to take from recent form over both hurdles and fences.

33/1

16

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Nancy Miles

11st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Precious little to take from recent form over both hurdles and fences.

33/1

12th

7

11th Jan 2025

2m 1f 50y

14:18 Fairyhouse

Nancy Miles

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, mistake 3rd, dropped to midfield when mistake and weakened 7th

150/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Sandmason filly; half-sister to winners Zero Ten (bumper, 1m4f Flat and smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Oriental Fixer (3m2f chase); dam placed bumper, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Dahra One; likeable pedigree and any market support worth noting.
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0

17

29th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Gowran Park

Just Eileen

11st 0lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

didn't always jump with fluency, never better than midfield, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

33/1

14

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

14:15 Tramore

Just Eileen

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Paul Nolan

Sandmason filly; half-sister to winners Zero Ten (bumper, 1m4f Flat and smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Oriental Fixer (3m2f chase); dam placed bumper, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Dahra One; likeable pedigree and any market support worth noting.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 93-000

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
First reserve; hit the frame in a maiden hurdle at Wexford in October 2021 but missed all of 2022 and tailed off in three runs this year.
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12th

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Midnight Our Fred

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: J P Flavin

Stays a lot farther and needs good ground; some good runs in defeat around Cheltenham and when second to Perceval Legallois in 2024 Paddy Power at Leopardstown; second off much lower hurdles mark in November, but moderate form since; reckon this track will be plenty sharp for him.

20/1

7th

8

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Midnight Our Fred

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: J P Flavin

Rated 19lb higher over fences but lost his form in that sphere; has failed to exploit his lower hurdles mark on last two runs over timber and may need quicker ground than this.

8/1

Non-runners

Just Eileen, Midnight Our Fred

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €39.80
Straight Forecast €31.53
Trifecta €92.50

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