July 06 / 19.00 Bellewstown

19.00

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • 14 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.70
  • Place: £2.50

Form: P7-306

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in maiden hurdles; beaten 14l in a handicap at Sligo last time but is surely capable of better; tongue-tie and cheekpieces retained.
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10

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Lucky Storm

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

raced in last

33/1

10

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Lucky Storm

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

raced in last

33/1

7th

7

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Lucky Storm

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: L J Archdeacon

1-10 over hurdles when trained by Gordon Elliott and rated 102; won a handicap at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) last July off 97; off since heavy defeat at Wexford later that month and is probably best watched on debut for new yard.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 00-1U4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Punchestown winner unseated next time at Limerick and well held on chasing debut at Downpatrick; still of interest for an in-form yard.
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3

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

On My Bike

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-14 over hurdles but disappointed at Ballinrobe in that sphere last time out; previously ran a nice race at Bellewstown over 2m4f on good ground; not a bad run on chase debut at Downpatrick in June where 2m7f trip probably stretched him; cheekpieces on for handicap chase debut; probably best watched today unless the money comes.

10/1

7th

4

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:53 Ballinrobe

On My Bike

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won at Punchestown and a cracking run at Bellewstown last time after his chasing debut; should be a big player off 2lb higher.

5/1

22/1

  • Place: £14.50

Form: 0PP-90

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Navan handicap winner last year was poor in a claimer last time over hurdles and over fences since; has to rebound; new yard now.
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2

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Wexford

Duncarrig

11st 5lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

On a winless run since September 2023; finished 2024 out of form; new headgear combination needs to revive on first run for 307 days.

20/1

9th

9

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Duncarrig

11st 7lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

Won a Navan handicap hurdle last year for Tony Mullins; needs to bounce back from a poor run in a Killarney handicap hurdle in August; has run terribly in three starts over fences.

33/1

15th

8

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Duncarrig

11st 10lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

towards rear throughout, detached from 4 out, eased approaching last

12/1

Form: 618-95

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Tramore winner last summer on soft ground has to improve a fair bit from two recent efforts; blinkers need to have an effect.
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5

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Boskill Borden

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: David Rees

Flat-bred, but one half-brother has won three chases; trail has gone cold since the summer's pair of Worcester 2m4f handicap hurdle frame finishes (good), and moderate results last time cheekpieces were tried.

16/1

7

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:55 Stratford

Boskill Borden

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: David Rees

Seemingly boosted by change of headgear when making the frame in consecutive 2m4f handicaps at Worcester this summer but his run there last time was disappointing and it's now over two years since his only win; drops back in trip today; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

3

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Worcester

Boskill Borden

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: David Rees

Sole win came in Ireland nearly two years ago; delivered two good front-running shifts since the visor went on, both here at this trip; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

Form: 600-8

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in maidens; beaten 13l at Downpatrick on handicap debut last time but can improve from that; check market.
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4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Schiehallion

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Remains a maiden at the age of nine (0-18); broke a poor run of form back from a break at Bellewstown (3m, yielding) last month when a 1.5l runner-up; that was one of his best runs and chance if backing it up.

8/1

2nd

15

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Schiehallion

11st 2lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Yet to win in 17 hurdle races but has twice been runner-up over this trip; fell and pulled-up the last twice so needs to return to best.

28/1

18th

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Schiehallion

11st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden best runs have been when second over C&D, around this time last year and more recently in August off 97; recent Downpatrick effort (after a break) was okay so one to consider given his record here.

10/1

Form: 7P-733

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Maiden was a close 3rd in a Limerick handicap before a solid 3rd on chasing debut at Clonmel; strongly considered off a 1lb higher mark.
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8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

The Mass Path

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

17-race maiden under rules and pulled up in a claimer 16 days ago; best form on good ground and hasn't shown enough over timber in the last 12 months.

16/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

The Mass Path

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

17-race maiden under rules and pulled up in a claimer 16 days ago; best form on good ground and hasn't shown enough over timber in the last 12 months.

16/1

7

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

17:10 Clonmel

The Mass Path

10st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Placed in three of his 15 starts over hurdles and was third in 2m4f beginners' chase here last summer; remote sixth of 17 at Limerick last month; visored; market will reveal expectations.

11/1

Form: P005-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Beaten 38l on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time and has to improve loads with blinkers worn then retained.
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8

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 98y

19:40 Sligo

Granco Rof

10st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Opening two handicap efforts have been underwhelming; needs more respite from the handicapper.

16/1

7th

9

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:00 Bellewstown

Granco Rof

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Beaten 38l on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time and has to improve loads with blinkers worn then retained.

22/1

13th

3

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Granco Rof

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Cian Collins

More encouraging Clonmel maiden run latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and potential improver upped in trip for handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 799-67

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Very disappointing at Cartmel last time on handicap debut and has to bounce back; cheekpieces tried.
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15th

9

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Meadow Soprano

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 19P59-

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won at Ballinrobe last summer off 3lb lower but well beaten since, including on the Flat lately; has to get back to best.
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23th

27

(17)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Spanish John

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose sort won twice on the level last season at Tipperary and Bellewstown over an extended 1m4f on softish ground; tailed off over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen and 3lb wrong.

40/1

Form: 500-03

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Flat winner ran a solid race in a Punchestown handicap last time, beaten 10l and shouldn't be far away with more to come.
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18

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Kalaroun

10st 13lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Second reserve; Flat winner got a ratings hike for being second in a Wexford maiden hurdle earlier in the year; poor since and mark is back down now but still not easy to fancy.

7

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Wexford

Kalaroun

10st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

AW winner is a maiden over timber; hasn't built on decent maiden hurdle second at this venue back in handicap company at 2m6f and 3m the last twice; this drop in trip should suit but lots more needed.

16/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 7660-5

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden winner in 2022 hasn't added to that tally yet but ran a solid race at Downpatrick last time; can improve from that and be involved.
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1

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Benz

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Weak Tramore maiden hurdle winner in 2022 (2m, good); some reasonable efforts following that, particularly a nose second behind the decent Meetingofthewaters at Cork later that year (2m4f, yielding to soft); generally poor form since then but some of his best recent runs have been here, 6l fourth of 13 over C&D last time (behind Georgia Celena); others preferred.

12/1

3

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Benz

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Lost his form last summer and fell on return at Down Royal; others make more appeal.

22/1

Form: 0P00-9 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Downpatrick winner last year off 1lb higher lost his form badly afterwards; however, didn't run badly on yard debut back there last time and a shout with improvement likely.
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13th

9

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Moneynabane

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Course winner on soft ground in October last year off 90 over 21.5f and 2lb lower now; best run since when beaten 6.25l over this C&D in August but no impact in two runs since; visor now tried instead of cheekpieces and hard to know what to expect.

22/1

7th

4

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:50 Downpatrick

Moneynabane

11st 7lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win did at least come here over hurdles last October and again ran well back here in that discipline two starts back; however, he was soon in trouble when tailed off on his chase debut at Kilbeggan only last Friday (beaten too far out to blame the trip of 3m1f); cheekpieces tried.

20/1

10th

6

23rd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 100y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Moneynabane

11st 7lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

towards rear

10/1

Form: 00B-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in UK didn't show much in three completed hurdle starts but can do better on handicap debut; check market.
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3rd

4

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:50 Sedgefield

Thebeautifulgame

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

midfield

7/1

4th

11

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Kilbeggan

Thebeautifulgame

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Two Flat wins in Britain; had struggled in handicap hurdles until much more encouraging third at Downpatrick last week under positive ride in first-time cheekpieces (despite mistake last); headgear surprisingly left off here but major player.

4/1

3rd

10

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:30 Downpatrick

Thebeautifulgame

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

prominent

33/1

Form: 78-8

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Flat winner was a bit disappointing in that sphere last time at Listowel; ran well on the first of three maiden hurdles; check market on handicap debut.
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14th

2

(7)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Cape Bridgewater

10st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

raced wide, prominent and briefly disputed lead, pushed along from over 4f out, reminder over 3f out, soon weakened gradually

25/1

6

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:00 Bellewstown

Cape Bridgewater

11st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Flat winner was a bit disappointing in that sphere last time at Listowel; ran well on the first of three maiden hurdles; check market on handicap debut.

16/1

8th

2

(7)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Cape Bridgewater

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders

10/1

Non-runners

Mayos Vendangeur, Harveyshonor, Hardy Buck, Klassman

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €67.00
Straight Forecast €60.81
Tricast €1640.79
Trifecta €2422.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Mass Path

POSTDATA:

Meadow Soprano

The Irish Sun:

Kalaroun

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Mass Path