November 20 / 13.05 Cork

13.05

Soft

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6693.28
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.30
  • Place: £7.70

Form: 943-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Poor sort on the Flat but twice in the frame in Gowran maiden hurdles last season on heavy; not too far off that level on last month's return when fourth in decent Wexford maiden, only weakening approaching last; stiff-looking task on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

Ney

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

In fine form early last year with back-to-back soft-ground wins in a rated chase at this venue and a Fairyhouse novice chase (3m2f); moderate fifth over hurdles on seasonal return; next two chase starts were uninspiring; kept on well for second over 2m6f here five weeks ago; this trip could help to bring out the best in him.

9/1

2

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Ney

11st 11lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

In fine form over fences when last seen early this year with back to back wins at Punchestown (22.5f, soft) and a novice chase here in February (3m2f, soft); has won over timber and conditions fine for return; big chance if fit in first-time tongue tie.

5/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: -000F7

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden under all codes but did show a bit more spark at Fairyhouse on latest, running well for a long way before tiring over 2m4f (soft); return to 2m could suit and not one to readily rule out (trainer/rider combination had a big-priced winner at Clonmel on Thursday).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 135y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Ventnor

10st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

towards rear

12/1

7th

14

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Ventnor

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

led, headed but prominent after 2nd, lost position before 4th

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -33407

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Decent runs in defeat at Roscommon and Ballinrobe over the summer but latter two runs a bit below his best; has since left Henry de Bromhead and debuts for new yard here on ground probably plenty soft.
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11

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Makfils

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-27 over hurdles, that win coming for Peter Fahey at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) last May off 92; no impact first two runs for this yard but well-backed last time at Limerick when reluctant to race and slowly away; headgear combination tried now.

10/1

11

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Makfils

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-27 over hurdles, that win coming for Peter Fahey at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) last May off 92; no impact first two runs for this yard but well-backed last time at Limerick when reluctant to race and slowly away; headgear combination tried now.

10/1

9th

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Makfils

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

slowly away, in rear, not fluent 4 out

14/1

Form: /500-P

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of promise in bumpers/maiden hurdles but handicap form so far poor, tailed off in first-time blinkers latest; hard to have confidence in.
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Verdict Starting price

3

13th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Newton Abbot

Fongs Way

12st 0lb

J: Mr Michael Treneer

T: Miss Jessica Jayne Fereday-Jones

This is a belated first run over regulation fences and he's only 1-15 in points; looks outclassed.

50/1

9

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

14:05 Newton Abbot

Fongs Way

10st 3lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Jimmy Frost

Ran reasonably on occasions but unplaced in all nine hurdle starts in Ireland; stable debut after five months off and best watched.

20/1

Form: 0-0P51 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Mare back in form on good ground in September, finishing second in Clonmel Flat handicap and got up late in Killarney handicap hurdle; took keen when soundly beaten on ground plenty soft enough at Thurles last time.
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0

1

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Gowran Park

Buttons And Bows

12st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Patrick J Flynn

Her wins have been on drier ground and opposable on that alone; recent efforts not her best, either.

12/1

0

16

17th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Listowel

Buttons And Bows

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four wins have been on decent ground; best recent efforts in Wexford handicaps, second over 2m4f there on penultimate start; made a couple of mistakes when down the field at Kilbeggan last time; further rain could detract from her prospects.

12/1

9th

8

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Buttons And Bows

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four wins have been on decent ground; best recent efforts in Wexford handicaps, latest when second over 2m4f; recent withdrawal due to soft ground at Tramore, ground more in her favour here.

13/2

Form: -23447

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Some fairly solid form in maidens without looking to be especially progressive; stamina test (2m4f, heavy) appeared beyond him at Wexford on latest so this return to 2m could suit; tongue tied for second handicap attempt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Vocito

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Returns to fences following a convincing win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) nine days ago; only 2lb higher than when landing his sole success in this sphere (in November 2024) and must be considered while in winning mode.

5/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Exposed four-time winner over hurdles but now 2lb below the mark he defied here last summer; could be sharper for his recent run after a break and Sean Bowen replaces a 10lb claimer.

100/30

4th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner over hurdles but exposed and was performing no more than okay when last seen in November; however, he could be all the better for a break and he's on his last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 54P8PP

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Now 0-24 under both codes although penultimate flat run was his best for some time; cheekpieces now tried for hurdles return but others preferred.
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11th

12

(5)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 5f 29y

16:25 Sligo

Dixon Line

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Precious little over hurdles of late although did run well in a couple of late-season Flat handicaps last year off this lowly mark.

25/1

3

6th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

Dixon Line

11st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: Adrian Sexton

Rated only 80 and has a mountain to climb; 13th at Wexford yesterday.

200/1

13th

17

5th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Dixon Line

10st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Adrian Sexton

midfield

Form: 0-96P9

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Sligo a year ago for former yard but has shown little for this yard, including over fences; blinkers tried last time dispensed with; handicapper giving her a chance.
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Verdict Starting price

6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Mullins Cross

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon.

10/1

6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Mullins Cross

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon.

10/1

7th

9

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Carlisle

Mullins Cross

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: R Mike Smith

held up in last

14/1

Form: 44-55

Last run: 185 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two best efforts to date came in a pair of C&D maiden hurdles; encounters softer ground here for handicap debut and lacks a recent run.
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12th

12

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

All Walks Of Life

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Michael Hourigan

Maiden over hurdles was fourth at Clonmel but was then poor at Listowel last time and has to bounce back on chasing debut.

20/1

12th

11

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:10 Listowel

All Walks Of Life

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Michael Hourigan

Much improved effort when a staying on fourth in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel last month; on a competitive mark now and looks capable of a bold showing here.

5/1

4th

15

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

All Walks Of Life

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Michael Hourigan

midfield, headway when not fluent 2 out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

20/1

Form: 1415-8 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
In good form last winter for Tom Cooper, winning beginners chase here and 2m3f Clonmel handicap hurdle; emerged from 229-day absence when only midfield at latter venue last month, tiring after running well for long way; entitled to come on for that but possibly a bit high in the handicap right now.
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3

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Dancing Jeremy

11st 11lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Four chase wins include the valuable 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick at Christmas 2024; has run only four times since then; fortunate to win a 2m2f Thurles handicap chase in February, after the leader fell at the last; well beaten off revised mark at Limerick.

10/1

4th

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

15:34 Limerick

Dancing Jeremy

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Four chase wins include 2m4f Tim Duggan here at Christmas 2024 and first success since came last month in 2m2f Thurles handicap, fortunate after likely winner fell last; back up to a career-high mark now so has it to do.

11/2

13

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Dancing Jeremy

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: James Andrew Fahey

3-8 over fences; won last chase start in the Listed Tim Duggan handicap at Limerick (19.5f, soft) by 6l off 119 when 1lb wrong and 9lb higher now; was beaten when falling over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen in February; best form is on soft ground; needs rain.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -14534 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Listowel win in June came over 2m4f (soft) and solid runs recently over 2m at Fairyhouse and Wexford; should be thereabouts again.
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14

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Navigator Jack

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Winner off the same mark at Wexford in 2023; his runs since then have been poor and he was weakening when he slipped up after two out at Punchestown last time; cheekpieces are now added to the tongue tie.

40/1

13

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Navigator Jack

10st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Eoin Griffin

2-22 over hurdles; last win came at Wexford in August 2023; ran only three times last year; struggled at Killarney on first 2025 run

20/1

8th

13

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Navigator Jack

10st 3lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Eoin Griffin

towards rear throughout

18/1

Form: U6133- BF

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ended last season on a progressive note, winning over 2m4f at Punchestown and better again in defeat over 2m at Wexford and when staying-on third over today's C&D; goes well in testing conditions; one to consider despite lack of a recent run.
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3rd

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

18:15 Kilbeggan

The Niffler

11st 13lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds

15/2

3rd

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

18:15 Kilbeggan

The Niffler

11st 13lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds

15/2

2nd

10

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

16:15 Tipperary

The Niffler

10st 8lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Eamonn O’Connell

slowly away, towards rear, soon detached, joined main group halfway, headway and went fourth 2 out, ran on well from last, went second post

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €537.70
Straight Forecast €246.65
Tricast €1600.54
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

All Walks Of Life

RP Ratings (IRE):

Navigator Jack

TOPSPEED:

Makfils

SPOTLIGHT:

Ventnor

POSTDATA:

Buttons And Bows