August 07 / 15.08 Cork

15.08

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7570.8
  • 2m 2f 150y
  • 18 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-F4

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred sort was a Flat maiden winner for the Gosdens in 2022; pick of three attempts hurdling when fourth in Killarney 4yo maiden but needs to jump better; big chance if he does.
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6th

16

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Baltic Bird

10st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

Any horse in these colours worth a second look here, and one presumes this has been the plan; useful Flat and hurdles performer and won 2m6f hurdle on this card in 2024; held in novice company last year after winning on chase debut at Down Royal; third over inadequate 2m on handicap debut at Wexford; better for that run and ground and trip to suit, albeit he's up in grade a good bit.

8/1

3rd

5

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Baltic Bird

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

Ground should be coming right for him now; probably needs further than this, and his lack of a recent run is a possible drawback.

12/1

3

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Cheltenham

Baltic Bird

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Has won all sorts during his career, including one of his three chases; didn't run too badly when a well-held third in a 3m novice at Clonmel last time but looks to have a bit on his plate at these weights.

20/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2-1

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in both point' starts last year for John Nallen and good form in bumpers for current yard, chasing home a clear-cut winner at Thurles and beat an odds-on shot in Killarney ladies contest last month (good); interesting contender now switched to hurdles.
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1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Minella Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Breakthrough win at the eighth attempt over hurdles in Clonmel maiden on latest (19.5f, gd-yld); respected on handicap debut off what could be a workable mark.

5/2

1st

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Minella Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Bumper winner in 2023 ran his best race over hurdles when second at Fairyhouse in November having returned after an absence; some decent runs since but was poor back at the same track last time and has to return to best.

6/1

6th

14

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Minella Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Bumper winner and second on hurdling debut in 2023; has come back from a two-year layoff; good second to 114-rated rival in a 2m maiden at this venue, fell here next start; fourth in a Limerick novice face last time; would get 12lb from He Can't Dance in a handicap.

14/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 2382-P

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Experienced 8yo twice runner-up in 2m1f Kilbeggan maiden hurdles and in beginners chase at same venue; after year's absence pulled up at same venue last month in handicap hurdle so caution advised.
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3rd

2

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

Babylon Beach

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Ms Debbie Hartnett

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders after 5th, went second 4 out

14/1

0

12

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Babylon Beach

10st 12lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Ms Debbie Hartnett

Maiden twice runner-up in C&D maidens and also over fences here when last seen 11 months ago; tongue tied for first time and don't rule out.

14/1

Form: 850

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Promising effort in Punchestown maiden in June but not backed up at Tipperary over longer trip; back in distance here could suit so one to consider.
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4th

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Woodie Wango

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Rosemary Connors

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times over hurdles and fences; beaten 11l off this mark at Roscommon last time over 3m1f; should be involved.

11/2

6

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Woodie Wango

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Rosemary Connors

Extended record under Rules to 0-11 in a Wexford maiden hurdle last month; could come on for that first run after 287 days off and shaped ok when fourth at Ballinrobe off 4lb higher last September; easy ground a query though.

16/1

12

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 170y

13:35 Wexford

Woodie Wango

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Rosemary Connors

0-10 under rules; makes seasonal return here and would need to step up on his previous form to get involved.

13/1

Form: 0923

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat performer and improvement on previous hurdles form recently on better ground when placed in maidens at Wexford and Bellewstown; place prospects again.
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6th

3

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Beaten around 8l when placed over C&D last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

3rd

2

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Six-time Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles after 10 starts; beaten approx 10l over C&D last time and has to find a bit more.

11/1

9th

2

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Mostly poor runs on the Flat and over hurdles lately and isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

Form: 80

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never sighted in Galway maiden last Monday, easily passed over.
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5th

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Cosmic Blizzard

11st 1lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Ex-Irish pointer; good second in a Kelso novice handicap chase (2m7f, good) last autumn but has pulled up on his two outings since (reportedly bled latest); something to prove.

14/1

3

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:05 Newcastle

Cosmic Blizzard

11st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Ex-Irish pointer; good second in a Kelso novice handicap chase in October (2m7f, good) but pulled up with cheekpieces tried last time; now has blinkers on for the first time and is back after a wind op; each-way chance.

13/2

4

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Cosmic Blizzard

11st 9lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Exposed 6yo; went back pointing earlier this year when with Sam Curling, winning four of his six races all over 3m from good to yielding; bought for £32,000 in May and fair run when fourth at Perth in a handicap chase on stable debut last month (3m, good; third won next time); contender.

7/2

Form: 80

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in bumper in June and again in 2m1f maiden hurdle here last month when hooded (now left off).
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4th

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

The Border Boy

10st 5lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Only 1-21 over hurdles, the win coming on good ground at Wexford last summer (similar mark); did finish well held on chase debut in November and also in his subsequent run back hurdling.

20/1

14th

19

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

The Border Boy

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

Won 2m1f Cork handicap hurdle last summer on good ground; produced a couple of decent placed efforts after that, including third behind today's rival Hickey's Hill at Thurles; lacks a recent run but ground should suit; on a mark that gives him a fair chance.

6/1

Form: 7-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor Flat maiden and eligible for a mark after today.
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9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Junot

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Won over 2m1f at Wexford a year ago; poor over fences lately but has a chance on best hurdle form; this trip is a question.

18/1

12th

9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Junot

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Won over 2m1f at Wexford a year ago; poor over fences lately but has a chance on best hurdle form; this trip is a question.

18/1

8th

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Junot

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

midfield

8/1

Form: P0-7P

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in maiden hurdles and beginners' chases for Debbie Hartnett; first start for new yard.
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7th

6

18th Feb 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 189y

17:10 Punchestown

Hutchie

12st 3lb

J: Mark Dunne

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

.

66/1

0

5

20th Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 0f 0y

15:42 Navan

Hutchie

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Ran twice over fences after winning a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Galway in September, disappointing at Tramore following second at Killarney; fair fifth of 17 when sent back over hurdles in a handicap at Punchestown on Monday.

6/1

11

15th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 77y

13:25 Punchestown

Hutchie

11st 3lb

J: Mr M N Sharpe

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Two runs over fences since winning a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Galway in September; 7lb higher but certainly not discounted if he can repeat it.

10/1

Form: 000-0

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing in bumper and three maiden hurdles.
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10th

1

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

After The Drama

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Aengus King

soon led, headed and raced in second halfway

66/1

10th

1

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:20 Downpatrick

After The Drama

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Aengus King

in touch with leaders, lost position when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

100/1

1

14th Apr 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 98y

19:50 Ballinrobe

After The Drama

12st 0lb

J: Ms M A Hayes Worland

T: Aengus King

Tailed-off in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; look elsewhere.

200/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up in two point-to-points late last year and didn't count on hurdles debut at Killarney last month.
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11th

9

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

Johns Wood

11st 12lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: T J Nagle Jr

Pulled-up in two point-to-points late last year and didn't count on hurdles debut at Killarney last month.

66/1

10th

6

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Killarney

Johns Wood

11st 4lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: T J Nagle Jr

First foal out of an unraced half-sister to useful hurdle/chase winner The Sneezer; pulled-up in two point-to-points outings late last year; unlikely to feature.

66/1

17

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 150y

17:05 Wexford

Johns Wood

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: T J Nagle Jr

Third reserve; pulled up in both points during the winter; rules debut.

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Having A Barney failed to complete in both point-to-points.
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12th

5

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

Galopin De Burg

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

towards rear

50/1

Form:

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shirocco gelding never sighted on Listowel debut in June, can only be watched for now.
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13th

6

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

Got Arc Eye

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield

40/1

10th

5

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Got Arc Eye

11st 12lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield, pushed along 3 out, no impression before 2 out

66/1

17

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

17:18 Ballinrobe

Got Arc Eye

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Second reserve; Shirocco gelding a 7,500Euros foal; dam 2m hurdle/chase winner; belated debut and best watched.

Form: 0/000-

Last run: 249 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing so far and easily passed over.
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0

3

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

Coburg

11st 12lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Liam P Cusack

towards rear

50/1

13th

5

1st Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 199y

15:02 Thurles

Coburg

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Nothing so far and easily passed over.

100/1

18th

6

12th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

11:50 Naas

Coburg

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

never better than mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

100/1

Form: 90-503

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Definite step in the right direction here last month in first-time cheekpieces when third in 2m1f maiden (second-placed Moon Rise Beauty runs in 2.00); more likely needed.
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0

1

29th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Jimmy Boy

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: James Owen

midfield

12/1

Form: -432F3 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner in 2021 and several maiden hurdle placings including here over 3m and most recently in 2m6f Limerick contest last month; back in trip here and seems sure to be thereabouts again.
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7th

4

17th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Mistys Gift

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a couple of bumpers in 2021, including at this festival, but frustrating over hurdles and attempting to bounce back after a poor effort over fences at Ballinrobe last month; others preferred.

8/1

0

4

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

19:35 Ballinrobe

Mistys Gift

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: David Harry Kelly

towards rear, not fluent 1st, soon midfield, bad mistake 6th, dropped to rear 9th

10/1

Form:

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on Limerick debut in May, can only be watched for now.
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15

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

Taking Control

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gillian Scott

Tailed-off and pulled-up in two starts, so can't be fancied.

150/1

15

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

Taking Control

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gillian Scott

Tailed-off and pulled-up in two starts, so can't be fancied.

150/1

0

12

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

Taking Control

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gillian Scott

towards rear of midfield

66/1

Form: 65

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recent hurdles debut effort at Ballinrobe not without promise and would have gone closer but for mistake at last; improving and not one to dismiss.
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0

14

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

Tobins Cross

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, lost second after 3rd, pulled up quickly 5th

8/1

5th

7

25th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 5y

16:38 Ballinrobe

Tobins Cross

11st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Failed to complete in two points and mid-division in a Sligo bumper; others more likely.

33/1

6th

9

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:30 Sligo

Tobins Cross

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

led narrowly, headed but prominent after 2f, dropped to midfield with one circuit to go, pushed along and no impression 4f out

50/1

Non-runners

As You Do, Monarch Of All, Youmli

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Payout
Exacta €14.50
Straight Forecast €10.94
Trifecta €217.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Baltic Bird

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Misty's Gift

SPOTLIGHT:

Minella Diamond

The Irish Sun:

Baltic Bird

POSTDATA:

Misty's Gift