May 02 / 16.45 Ballinrobe

16.45

Yielding

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 2m 0f 139y
  • 18 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 23-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late-starter from a decent family ran with plenty of credit on debut when a clear second in 2m Fakenham maiden hurdle in March and backed it up with with solid bumper third here last month, staying on; seems sure to play a role here.
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8

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Lucid Dreams

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

visibility reduced by fog, in touch with leaders

33/1

8

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Lucid Dreams

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

visibility reduced by fog, in touch with leaders

33/1

6th

4

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:17 Navan

Lucid Dreams

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Competitively campaigned in the past year, often in small-field conditions race; third in the Kerry National and filled the same position in a Grade 2 at Down Royal; out of his depth in a 2m Grade 3 event at Naas before an excellent display in finishing second in the Troytown Chase.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0/850-

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Fair third on debut in bumper here over a year ago and pick of three runs over timber when midfield in good-class Leopardstown maiden,, recent Naas effort was modest; seems a more likely one for handicaps.
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12th

6

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Make The Plan

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Off the course for a long time, chasing when last seen; best hurdles run was in 2023; probably best watched.

14/1

7

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Make The Plan

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Ten race maiden under Rules is 0-2 in chases; mild improvement on second start in this sphere on latest at Down Royal but was still beaten 16l in the first-time hood (retained); hard to make a case for.

40/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 803-

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in both bumpers last autumn but much improved on recent hurdles debut at Kilbeggan, despite taking a keen hold; will need to settle better to play a role here.
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3

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Arnacoeur

11st 10lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Breakthrough last to first win over C&D on penultimate but failed to replicate it under similar tactics at Kilbeggan off 5lb higher; needs things to fall just right.

8/1

4

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Arnacoeur

11st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Placed form in maidens in 2023 over shorter trips; did not appear in 2024; no show over 2m2f at this venue before profiting from a step up to 3m at Wexford; could be in the mix again off 5lb higher.

6/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Champs Elysees gelding didn't run too badly on C&D debut last month without landing a blow; improvement likely but may need more time.
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8th

3

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

In For The Night

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Won his second hurdle race when scoring at Naas in April over 2m3f but has been below that level thrice since; should improve from Navan run last time but this trip looks a bit sharp.

14/1

4

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

14:00 Navan

In For The Night

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Naas win in April was over 2m3f; overall form points to a preference for further than this; first run in three months.

14/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 100 in his prime on the Flat with Jessica Harrington and although regressive last year did run well at this venue; not disgraced considering how keen a hold he took on hurdles debut at Naas in February; should have more to offer if settling better and hood now reapplied here.
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6th

1

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Laelaps

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

Improved from his first two runs of the season when finishing well for second over extended 1m2f at Sligo; often placed, but a 2-31 strike-rate is off-putting.

11/2

3rd

2

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

19:15 Sligo

Laelaps

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

slowly away, in rear, headway but still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well and went third post, nearest finish

10/1

Form: 983P-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Smart (90's rated) 1m handicapper and easily the pick of four attempts hurdling when placed in Leopardstown maiden (plenty keen); way below that form in Fairyhouse novice on latest however on softer ground; return to better ground will suit and one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Star Harbour

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish-trained 8yo, on a long losing sequence; not entirely disgraced when fourth of ten at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; others have more potential but he's certainly well treated on his best form.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

10st 7lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now, although soft/heavy ground not ideal of late; handicapper relenting so don't rule out with ground more in his favour; rider/trainer had a winner at Roscommon on Monday.

8/1

14th

7

(12)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Star Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now; unplaced in two outings this term; others have stronger credentials.

14/1

100/1

Form: 8789P-

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up on hurdling debut at 100-1; safe to look elsewhere.
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16

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Max Time

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Galway win in September 2024 was a flash in the pan; unplaced in 33 of his 34 starts; pulled up in 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown last week.

66/1

18

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Max Time

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Galway win in September 2024 was a flash in the pan; unplaced in 31 of his 32 starts; beaten 27l at Thurles when last seen in January.

40/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In the Park half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Champ and to bumper/hurdles scorer Drury; dam maiden half-sister to triple Gold Cup winner Best Mate; made plenty of use of on bumper debut last October at Galway before fading in straight on soft; very well-bred 5yo may prefer this better ground and worth a market check.
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13

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Walkonthebriteside

10st 11lb

J: Carl Millar

T: John C McConnell

Had blood in nostrils when pulled up at Clonmel in March; unseated early on at Tramore on most recent start; won a 3m Wexford handicap hurdle from a mark of 89 last August; others are preferred.

18/1

9

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Walkonthebriteside

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won 3m Wexford handicap hurdle last August on good ground but soundly beaten favourite on both chase attempts when veterinary excuses, latest when blood in nostrils after being pulled up at Clonmel in March; back from a short break and caution advised but can't rule out.

10/1

9

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Walkonthebriteside

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won 3m Wexford handicap hurdle last August on good ground but soundly beaten favourite on both chase attempts when veterinary excuses, latest when blood in nostrils after being pulled up at Clonmel in March; back from a short break and caution advised but can't rule out.

10/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 2m1f hurdle winner Well Regarded, half-brother to 2m1f hurdle winner Castletown Boy and two point winners; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/Irish Cesarewitch winner Clara Allen; plenty keen, tailed off last of six on bumper debut last November; switches to hurdles here but best watched.
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1st

15

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Glencourt Valley

11st 3lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Liam P Cusack

towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, went second after 4 out, led 3 out, ridden and faced challenge last, briefly headed run-in, rallied and led again towards finish

14/1

1st

15

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Glencourt Valley

11st 3lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Liam P Cusack

towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, went second after 4 out, led 3 out, ridden and faced challenge last, briefly headed run-in, rallied and led again towards finish

14/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden on Flat after 20 starts but shaped nicely on last month's hurdles debut at Kilbeggan in an admittedly ordinary maiden; one to consider nonetheless.
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14th

12

(14)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Men Of Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Hurdle winner is a maiden after 24 starts on the Flat; beaten a long way in a chase last time and isn't easy to fancy with blinkers added.

33/1

2

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

Men Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone.

20/1

2

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

Men Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone.

20/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 354 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressive AW performer this spring, winning last twice at Dundalk; respected now on hurdles debut.
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11th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Emeric

9st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Consistent in defeat at Dundalk over the winter; had an excuse when poor at Limerick but wasn't much better at Roscommon since; needs a return to form.

25/1

10th

7

(11)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Emeric

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

awkward start, in rear

16/1

11th

10

(12)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Emeric

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Not far off his best in several middle-distance AW races at Dundalk during the winter; moderate turf run over 1m at the Curragh last time; each-way chance if running up to his handicap mark

11/2

Form: 6P-

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form on the Flat and nothing in two hurdle attempts; hooded now.
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0

2

10th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 185y

17:35 Sligo

Comeragh Belle

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

Poor maiden under both codes, easily passed over.

66/1

10th

15

25th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 122y

19:38 Ballinrobe

Comeragh Belle

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

100-1 when brought down early in her latest maiden and tailed off on the Flat since then.

66/1

14th

14

(4)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Comeragh Belle

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M Flannery

dwelt start, towards rear

50/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flemensfirth gelding down the field on Tramore debut last month; best watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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: P9-

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jumped poorly when soundly beaten both hurdle outings last July; easily overlooked now on return.
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5

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

16:45 Ballinrobe

Celtic Scraks

11st 4lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: John Brassil

Jumped poorly when soundly beaten both hurdle outings last July; easily overlooked now on return.

66/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never counted in midfield on last month's Tipperary debut; may need more time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Eddierocket

10st 5lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Norman Lee

No show in three maiden hurdles; beaten 22l in ninth at 150-1 on handicap debut at Sligo; hard to make a case for him.

50/1

9th

12

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 93y

17:38 Sligo

Eddierocket

11st 0lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Norman Lee

A glimpse of ability on hurdling debut last year but poor twice since; can do better in this grade but isn't jumping off the page.

25/1

Form: P-

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; modest Flat maiden pulled up on last month's hurdles debut at Plumpton when taking a keen hold; blinkers now fitted.
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23

4th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 170y

17:20 Tipperary

Effernock Dieubon

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Michael Collins

Poor on Flat; pulled-up at Plumpton on last month's hurdles debut; blinkers fitted; third reserve.

16

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

16:45 Ballinrobe

Effernock Dieubon

10st 11lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Cian Michael Collins

First reserve; modest Flat maiden pulled up on last month's hurdles debut at Plumpton when taking a keen hold; blinkers now fitted.

6

9th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

15:05 Plumpton

Effernock Dieubon

10st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Cian Michael Collins

took keen hold, prominent, lost position before 3 out

7/1

Form: P-

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; pulled up after never featuring on Fairyhouse debut in January; can only be watched.
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9th

6

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 100y

15:15 Tramore

Le Sin Bin

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: W J O’Doherty

towards rear

33/1

6th

7

29th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 92y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Le Sin Bin

11st 4lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: W J O’Doherty

In rear throughout at Killarney two weeks ago and didn't jump well.

100/1

12th

6

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Le Sin Bin

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W J O’Doherty

Pulled up when 125-1 for debut; off 134 days.

150/1

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Fia Fuinidh; dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Knockfierna; runner-up in Lingstown maiden point-to-point in March, best effort between the flags; best watched on Rules debut.
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9th

28

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

El Champo

11st 1lb

T: P J Rothwell

Winner of five races, up against it after failing to complete his last two starts; third reserve.

21

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

El Champo

10st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three wins over timber, the most recent at Galway in October 2023; two chase wins in 2025 but pulled up in that sphere on latest at Gowran a month ago; 4lb wrong back over hurdles; others preferred.

18/1

12

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

El Champo

10st 9lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles and came good over fences last August/September, winning twice including a 2m6f handicap at Listowel; only fair form since then, and this trip may prove inadequate.

12/1

Non-runners

Eddierocket, Le Sin Bin, El Champo

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Payout
Exacta €13.10
Straight Forecast €10.99
Trifecta €255.70

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Lucid Dreams

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Harbour

TOPSPEED:

Lucid Dreams

POSTDATA:

Lucid Dreams

The Irish Sun:

Star Harbour