August 21 / 19.40 Sligo

19.40

Yielding

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 3m 1f 98y
  • 9 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £32.10
  • Place: £4.70

Form: 098-P0

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Opening two handicap runs poor, tailed off here in June latest when hooded (now left off).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Shuil Na Tra

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish 7yo with 1-10 strike-rate over hurdles, the win gained at Sligo (3m1f, soft) last summer; out of form when last seen in the winter; considered only if lively in the betting before this stable debut.

14/1

12

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Shuil Na Tra

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

Big-priced winner over 3m2f at Sligo last summer on soft but pulled up on two of three outings since, including at Limerick last month after mistake four out; hard to be confident in.

16/1

19th

12

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Shuil Na Tra

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

Big-priced winner over 3m2f at Sligo last summer on soft but pulled up on two of three outings since, including at Limerick last month after mistake four out; hard to be confident in.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -32564 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Goes well here, winning beginners chase two years ago and more recently second in 2m2f claiming hurdle in June after which he left Gavin Cromwell; back chasing last twice, decent effort at Wexford latest; not one to rule out back hurdling.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Broken Ice

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

Most recent of three wins came in 3m Perth handicap hurdle last summer; tailed off on comeback run at Newcastle and never counted over the banks at Punchestown festival early this month; trip on the short side reverting to hurdles.

12/1

8th

10

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Broken Ice

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Most recent of three wins came in 3m Perth handicap hurdle last summer; tailed off on comeback run in early March in Newcastle handicap hurdle; hard to fancy.

50/1

4th

2

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Broken Ice

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Narrowly got the better of a frustrating maiden at Perth (3m, good; from 5lb lower) last August; kept on into never-nearer fourth over fences at Sligo (3m2f) in October but absent since; best watched unless market speaks favourably.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2608-6

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Very nearly landed a gamble on handicap debut in this race last year off 93 (good); lightly raced since, Cartmel run in June in first-time hood just okay; no surprise if he put in a much improved show here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Lets Do This

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdler but only touched off in 3m2f Sligo handicap in 2023 and good effort when last seen, finishing third of 20 in 2m7f Galway handicap hurdle in September; tongue-tie replaces usual hood for chase debut.

14/1

8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Lets Do This

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdler but only touched off in 3m2f Sligo handicap in 2023 and good effort when last seen, finishing third of 20 in 2m7f Galway handicap hurdle in September; tongue-tie replaces usual hood for chase debut.

14/1

Form: 154U-4 D BF

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won two staying handicap hurdles, most recently at Fairyhouse in December; chasing since but not as effective, latest (favourite) when never dangerous remote fourth at Wexford in May; tongue-tie now fitted on hurdles return and respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

15th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

12:15 Punchestown

Pictures Of Home

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: T M Walsh

Two-time winner over hurdles and stays very well; chase form is more patchy; looked like being involved when unseating two out in a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown in March was probably his best effort; remote fourth in a beginners chase at Killarney last month; blinkers left off today.

8/1

1

15th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

12:15 Punchestown

Pictures Of Home

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: T M Walsh

Two-time winner over hurdles and stays very well; chase form is more patchy; looked like being involved when unseating two out in a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown in March was probably his best effort; remote fourth in a beginners chase at Killarney last month; blinkers left off today.

8/1

4th

5

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:35 Killarney

Pictures Of Home

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Has had six starts over fences and is rated 101; won a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last December off 99 (2m7f, heavy); best chase effort a 5.75l fourth at Fairyhouse off 102 back in January; heavy ground suits and he's a contender in first-time blinkers.

15/2

Form: 541613 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Progressive 5yo with 3m wins this summer at Kilbeggan and Wexford on good-to-yielding; decent effort when insufficient stamina test (2m5f) at Tramore last Friday and return to longer trip seems sure to see him in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 98y

19:40 Sligo

Safran Et Bleu

11st 6lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: P M J Doyle

prominent, led narrowly before 2nd, flashed tail and kicked out before 4th, flashed tailed and joined before 6th, headed 9th,

9/2

3rd

4

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:48 Tramore

Safran Et Bleu

11st 7lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: P M J Doyle

Improving gelding has won two of his last three starts; scored off 89 at Kilbeggan over 24.5f and added another handicap hurdle off 95 at Wexford last week over 3m, both on good to yielding; up another 6lb and could be more to come but drop back in trip a concern.

5/1

Form: 888U

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Maiden form modest and whipped round at start (unseating rider) on last week's intended handicap debut at Ballinrobe; hood added to usual tongue-tie here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Cois Fharraige

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed very little in six starts for his previous trainer, including in two handicaps; took a step in the right direction at this venue on latest when fifth behind today's rival Cornmarket; ran out of steam late, should be sharper now and has prospects of turning the tables.

5/1

5th

11

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Cois Fharraige

10st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed very little in six starts for Norman Lee last year, including in two handicaps; probably best watched on first run for new yard after a 246 day absence unless the market speaks.

16/1

Form: -840PB

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual point-to-point winner but not too much to recommend under Rules, brought down early on recent handicap hurdle debut at Galway; probably best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:20 Punchestown

La Vega Moon

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

in touch with leaders, midfield before 6th

33/1

11th

4

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 147y

16:55 Clonmel

La Vega Moon

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual point winner showed some promise in maidens; pulled-up in a Sligo handicap last time and questions to answer.

25/1

4

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 98y

19:40 Sligo

La Vega Moon

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual point-to-point winner but not too much to recommend under Rules, brought down early on recent handicap hurdle debut at Galway; probably best watched for now.

14/1

Form: 005-07

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Opening two handicap efforts have been underwhelming; needs more respite from the handicapper.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 97-807

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Yet to convince in handicaps; upped further in trip here but hard to be confident in.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

But What About Me

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Norman Lee

Still had a chance when falling at the last at Sligo last August but was disappointing twice after; needs to repeat that earlier form.

16/1

7th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

But What About Me

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Norman Lee

Still had a chance when falling at the last at Sligo last August but was disappointing twice after; needs to repeat that earlier form.

16/1

9

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

16:00 Roscommon

But What About Me

11st 3lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Norman Lee

Was running a big race when fell at the last at Sligo; however, was poor behind Max Time at Galway since; back on soft can help.

10/1

Non-runners

Ginnets Girl, Rockbrook, Il Silenzio, Container Madness

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Payout
Exacta €191.90
Straight Forecast €158.58
Tricast €405.67

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Broken Ice

SPOTLIGHT:

Safran Et Bleu

The Irish Sun:

Safran Et Bleu

TOPSPEED:

Broken Ice

POSTDATA:

Broken Ice