June 04 / 14.20 Kilbeggan

14.20

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 2m 2f 59y
  • 15 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-race Flat maiden; made an encouraging hurdling debut when third at this venue in April (runner-up won at Clonmel on her next start); disappointing at Ballinrobe, dropped right away after two out.
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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: 9/445-

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Managed two fourth placings at this venue last summer, beaten less than 10l both times; failed to match that form at Wexford on final start for Noel Glynn; place possibility if finding his best form again on stable debut.
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9th

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 6lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

16-race maiden over hurdles; latest 14l defeat at Galway was a small step in the right direction but will need more.

50/1

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 6lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

16-race maiden over hurdles; latest 14l defeat at Galway was a small step in the right direction but will need more.

50/1

10

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:20 Galway

Simpletwistoffaith

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: John F O’Neill

0-15 over hurdles; pulled up last three starts in this sphere for former yard; heavy defeats in three runs on the Flat for this stable; impossible to fancy.

40/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 40-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the very useful Ballymoy, winner of nine races; ran well at long odds first time out at Thurles last December; finished mid-division in a good maiden at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; leading chance now following fine second at Killarney three weeks ago.
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6th

1

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Chiefs Kingdom

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Placed four times over hurdles but had been out of form (largely over fences) until a close third at 66-1 over 2m here on St Stephen's Day (yielding) on handicap hurdle debut; up 3lb for that but chance if he can back it up; slight question mark on this ground.

5/1

4

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:42 Wexford

Chiefs Kingdom

11st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Placed four times over hurdles; chase form is unconvincing; new headgear combination following an unplaced maiden hurdle run at this venue.

16/1

Form: 654-82

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Point winner at Dromahane in December 2021; has shown a fair standard for form since joining this stable last winter; recent second in 2m4f maiden at Wexford provides plenty of encouragement, since the winner was a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on shot who had been running in Grade 1 races.
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7th

7

25th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Gowran Park

Young Darleen

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: R P Cody

Winning pointer and narrowly beaten in a Wexford maiden hurdle; hooded and shaped like needing the run in a 2m3f Naas handicap hurdle two weeks ago; should be spot on for this.

7/1

7th

8

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 24y

15:12 Naas

Young Darleen

11st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R P Cody

Fairly consistent in maiden hurdles in the spring and summer of last year, including when touched off in a 2m4f mares contest at Wexford in May; not seen since a below par effort at Kilbeggan in June; hooded here and probably best watched but worth a market check.

12/1

4th

14

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 59y

14:20 Kilbeggan

Young Darleen

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: R P Cody

Point winner at Dromahane in December 2021; has shown a fair standard for form since joining this stable last winter; recent second in 2m4f maiden at Wexford provides plenty of encouragement, since the winner was a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on shot who had been running in Grade 1 races.

5/2

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Towards the rear when 200-1 on debut in a bumper at Tipperary last month.
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6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Theanniversary Man

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: James M Barcoe

Has found form for this yard, notching up successive wins at Thurles (2m, gd-yld) and Cork (2m4f, sft-hvy) in November/December; has gone up a cumulative 14lb and has been off 174 days but can't be discounted.

4/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote sixth in a bumper at Punchestown; tailed off on hurdling debut at Clonmel in April.
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4th

9

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Killarney

Pauls Pal

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Remote sixth in a bumper at Punchestown; tailed off on hurdling debut at Clonmel; a bit better at Kilbeggan last time but not a likely maiden winner at this stage; trainer also runs bumper winner Walmix.

25/1

6th

5

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 59y

14:20 Kilbeggan

Pauls Pal

11st 12lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Anthony Mullins

Remote sixth in a bumper at Punchestown; tailed off on hurdling debut at Clonmel in April.

25/1

16

29th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 92y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Pauls Pal

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

First reserve; tailed off in a bumper on yielding and a maiden hurdle on heavy.

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Dam point/2m6f hurdle winner and out of an unraced half-sister to the great Danoli; of some interest first time out in an ordinary race.
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5th

9

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Winds Of Winter

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Dual C&D scorer in first half of 2025; lightly raced since but she took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Hexham (2m) three weeks ago; possibilities off a slipping mark.

6/1

4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Winds Of Winter

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Won a Cartmel seller and two handicap hurdles (one over this C&D) last summer; may have needed the run when pulled up at Perth last week; bit to prove.

14/1

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Winds Of Winter

11st 9lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Progressed well after winning a Cartmel seller last May (2m1f, good to soft) with two wins and two seconds, one of them over this C&D, and went up 25lb; hasn't been out since being pulled up at Hexham in October; interesting if fully wound up after her winter break.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent pedigree and from a respected source but plenty to prove after failing to complete in two points.
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5th

3

19th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Just A Mystery

11st 1lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced maiden; easy to back at 18-1 and had no excuses when only fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on his switch to handicaps; pedigree at least offers hope for him staying this longer trip.

13/2

5th

1

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:50 Uttoxeter

Just A Mystery

12st 0lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Fergal O’Brien

Just five career starts and now makes handicap debut; no real threat in two British starts over hurdles but may well have more to offer now going up in trip; improvement needed but possible.

8/1

3rd

3

28th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:35 Uttoxeter

Just A Mystery

11st 2lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Fergal O’Brien

Struggled in two points in a maiden hurdle in Ireland this spring but displayed minor promise when fifth on recent stable debut at Stratford (2m, good) and should have more to offer.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to a French-trained Flat and hurdles winner; always at the back when 66-1 in a maiden hurdle at Tipperary last month.
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8th

3

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

17:45 Clonmel

Jeje Plessis

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Shown very little in four starts so far including handicap debut (SP 50-1) when last seen; yet to try ground softer than yielding and may need this after 279 days off; any market support worth noting; tongue-tie fitted for first time.

11/1

8th

3

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

17:45 Clonmel

Jeje Plessis

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Shown very little in four starts so far including handicap debut (SP 50-1) when last seen; yet to try ground softer than yielding and may need this after 279 days off; any market support worth noting; tongue-tie fitted for first time.

11/1

14th

16

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:50 Cork

Jeje Plessis

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Philip Fenton

midfield, hampered by faller 1st

25/1

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100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-rated handicapper on the Flat; reportedly burst a blood vessel on penultimate start; unlikely to make an impact on hurdling debut.
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1

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 50y

17:25 Punchestown

Allhart

11st 12lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: V C Ward

Poor Flat form and showed nothing on hurdle bow last week.

100/1

10th

1

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 59y

14:20 Kilbeggan

Allhart

11st 12lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: V C Ward

Low-rated handicapper on the Flat; reportedly burst a blood vessel on penultimate start; unlikely to make an impact on hurdling debut.

100/1

11th

14

(12)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 5f 155y

20:10 Gowran Park

Allhart

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: V C Ward

reared start, towards rear throughout

33/1

Form: 0/004-

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled in two maiden hurdle outings last season; generally ordinary form in points, last five finishers at Ballingarry a fortnight ago.
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3

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Share A Moment

11st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Only 1-14 in points; six-race maiden over hurdles and with a basement handicap mark.

20/1

10th

11

21st Aug 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Share A Moment

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Belied 40-1 odds when very respectable fourth over C&D (good) on rules return in June but is effectively 3lb higher today and, on balance, others look stronger.

16/1

9

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Share A Moment

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Fast-ground point winner whose two attempts over hurdles have offered little encouragement.

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No impact in bumpers at Down Royal and Killarney last month, last of 15 on second occasion.
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12th

7

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 59y

14:20 Kilbeggan

Captain Flint

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: J F O’Shea

No impact in bumpers at Down Royal and Killarney last month, last of 15 on second occasion.

100/1

15th

3

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Captain Flint

11st 10lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: J F O’Shea

Failed to land any sort of a blow on debut at Down Royal earlier this month; unlikely to feature.

66/1

12th

1

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 180y

17:05 Down Royal

Captain Flint

11st 10lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: J F O’Shea

took keen hold, towards rear throughout, pushed along 2f out, no extra from over 1f out

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners including the useful River Liane; 66-1 when beating only one straggler first time out in a bumper at Punchestown.
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10

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 59y

14:20 Kilbeggan

Kathyanna

11st 5lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Peter John Flood

Half-sister to winners including the useful River Liane; 66-1 when beating only one straggler first time out in a bumper at Punchestown.

50/1

4

11th May 2023

Soft

2m 0f 54y

16:45 Clonmel

Kathyanna

10st 13lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Peter John Flood

Half-sister to winners inc River Liane (useful 2m hurdle/chase); dam French 1m1f 2yo winner; didn't count on debut in Punchestown bumper back in October; can only be watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

13th

7

11th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 60y

17:10 Punchestown

Kathyanna

11st 10lb

J: Mr P C Bannon

T: Peter John Flood

towards rear of midfield, dropped to rear when pushed along 5f out, soon weakened and became detached, made no impression

66/1

Form: 08-U

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
No sign of ability; 200-1 when unseated at the second in a 2m3f maiden at Limerick nine days ago.
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12

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

18:58 Wexford

Smallcashprize

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

didn't always jump with fluency, in rear, detached 7th, mistake 8th, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off when pulled up 10th

100/1

15th

17

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 6f 0y

13:55 Punchestown

Smallcashprize

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Poor form so far hurdling, unseating early the last twice.

100/1

12

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 59y

14:20 Kilbeggan

Smallcashprize

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

No sign of ability; 200-1 when unseated at the second in a 2m3f maiden at Limerick nine days ago.

100/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Reserve, has struggled in two bumpers and will probably need to gain hurdling experience.
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7th

11

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Silverfort Lady

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John M Burke

raced lazily, held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

8/1

15

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 144y

17:00 Punchestown

Silverfort Lady

10st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Struggling off lowly mark since entering handicaps although latest Naas effort over this trip mildly encouraging; lots more required though.

14/1

15

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 144y

17:00 Punchestown

Silverfort Lady

10st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Struggling off lowly mark since entering handicaps although latest Naas effort over this trip mildly encouraging; lots more required though.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €103.40
Straight Forecast €97.82
Trifecta €248.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chiefs Kingdom

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chiefs Kingdom

POSTDATA:

Chiefs Kingdom

The Irish Sun:

Chiefs Kingdom