March 16 / 15.40 Thurles

15.40

Heavy

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 1m 7f 202y
  • 18 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 485622

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown winning potential in bumpers and maiden hurdles; form of his second at Clonmel in January was given a surprise boost when the winner Jimmy Du Seuil chased home his brilliant stablemate Ballyburn at Cheltenham on Wednesday; another solid runner-up display here last time.
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1

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Answering

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

C&D winner, has run well here on other occasions; hard to make a case for him on 2025 form; big price when unseated on latest.

33/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Answering

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

C&D winner, has run well here on other occasions; hard to make a case for him on 2025 form; big price when unseated on latest.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 33363

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four bumpers; well below his best at Leopardstown in December; made a satisfactory start over hurdles when third in a 2m4f maiden at this venue.
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4th

6

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Toor Khov

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Maiden hurdle winner; landed a beginners' chase at Thurles (2m5f, heavy) in January; had some of these behind when good second back over hurdles over this C&D latest (Jeriko De Baune third); quicker ground fine and in the mix again off just 1lb higher.

13/2

2nd

8

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Toor Khov

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms M Flynn

Tipperary maiden hurdle winner in May 2024; stepped up from his fair hurdles form with a winning chase debut at Thurles, accounting for Insouciant Dallier with a bit to spare; faller on latest.

8/1

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Toor Khov

12st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Tipperary maiden hurdle winner in May 2024; stepped up from this season's hurdles form with a winning chase debut over C&D; leading chance despite a big burden for his first handicap.

13/2

OUR TIP

100/1

  • Place: £48.10

Form: 08

Last run: 107 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in races at Limerick and this venue late last year; unlikely to feature.
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7th

10

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 165y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Arion Soldier

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

Easy winner of soft-ground Cork maiden last April when stepping up to 3m for the first time; tailed off over fences only start since; scratched several times lately due to good ground; will get his conditions here but stiff enough task.

28/1

7th

10

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 165y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Arion Soldier

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

Easy winner of soft-ground Cork maiden last April when stepping up to 3m for the first time; tailed off over fences only start since; scratched several times lately due to good ground; will get his conditions here but stiff enough task.

28/1

Form: 53

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked set to win a maiden for Denis Murphy in March 2022 until falling at the last; sweating and a bit fresh when fifth to the talented Readin Tommy Wrong in a 2m Cork maiden hurdle in November; soundly beaten in third behind the useful Staffordshire Knot at Down Royal in January.
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2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

An Peann Dearg

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Both chase wins have been in 2m1f handicaps at Leopardstown; sights are lowered here after running in stronger company at that venue during the winter.

10/1

7th

11

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

An Peann Dearg

10st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Both chase wins have been here in 2m1f handicaps, notably a year ago in valuable Listed contest off 122 (yielding); yet to hit form this season however, mildly encouraging when attempting repeat win last month; bit to prove at the moment but step up in trip here could see improvement.

9/1

7th

10

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

An Peann Dearg

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Failed to cope with stiff tasks at Cheltenham and Punchestown after winning this race last year off a 6lb lower mark than now; tailed off in a C&D event won by Addragoole last month.

14/1

Form: 0-P7F4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Best run placed in a bumper at this venue last season; poor form over hurdles until running well up to the point of his fall two over C&D last month; not disgraced in fourth at Leopardstown; closely matched with the less exposed Targa Flavio on that running.
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2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Gabriel Ranger

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 4lb lower at Killarney in May, his last run on yielding ground; not as good the last twice on good ground but the return to an easier surface offers hope of an improved run.

8/1

3rd

3

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Gabriel Ranger

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Mid-field over hurdles at Galway; better judged on his handicap chase win at Killarney on only his second attempt in a handicap chase; likely to confirm form with fourth-placed Ik's Man.

5/1

8th

14

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Gabriel Ranger

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Scored from this mark over fences at Killarney in May and gave the impression a step back up in trip could be in his favour; this looks more competitive but not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 4/3-96

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers for her previous trainer; no impact in two maiden hurdle outings; may need better ground.
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10

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 35y

17:38 Roscommon

Dreamz

10st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Terence O’Brien

Dual-purpose maiden has lost form since a close second over timber at Ballinrobe in May 2024; beaten 84l over hurdles when last seen in December; can only be watched on chase debut.

20/1

15th

2

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

15:00 Naas

Dreamz

12st 2lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

Close second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle in May her best effort since her time in bumpers; did not run to that level at the same venue a few weeks later; unseated at the first at Listowel, struggled at Sligo.

16/1

15th

2

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

15:00 Naas

Dreamz

12st 2lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

Close second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle in May her best effort since her time in bumpers; did not run to that level at the same venue a few weeks later; unseated at the first at Listowel, struggled at Sligo.

16/1

Form: 08

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posed no threat in maiden hurdles at Limerick in December and at Gowran last Saturday.
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13

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Whatyouwant

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Sprang an 80-1 surprise at Kilbeggan (3m1f, gd-yld) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago; up 5lb and drops back in trip (has won at 21.5f before); ground fine and could go well again.

9/1

15

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:37 Kilbeggan

Whatyouwant

10st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Won over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last year but has been below form in three runs this year; needs a revival in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

6th

14

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Whatyouwant

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Won on handicap debut at Ballinrobe in May last year (2m5f, yielding); returned from a break with a new stable and has finished tailed off in two handicap runs so far; she is dropping down the handicap but hard to have faith.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on his sole point-to-point start; jumped poorly on his recent hurdles debut.
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18th

16

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Mywayorthehighway

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Best effort over hurdles when fifth at Roscommon last June; jumped poorly in a chase at Thurles last time; trainer probably has a better chance with Mayos Vendangeur.

20/1

8th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Mywayorthehighway

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd, bad mistake and detached 3rd

14/1

8th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Mywayorthehighway

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd, bad mistake and detached 3rd

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gradual improvement in points; need to raise his game another notch on hurdling debut; one of four runners for his stable.
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10th

9

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Gustavo Goodway

10st 11lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle when trained in Ireland but was pulled up in three successive handicaps last year for Joanne Foster; opposable, despite since winning two small-field points since.

33/1

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Gustavo Goodway

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal in April (good) but pulled up over fences and hurdles since then, latterly on yard debut when 40-1 at Hexham.

40/1

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Gustavo Goodway

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal in April (good) but pulled up over fences and hurdles since then, latterly on yard debut when 40-1 at Hexham.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to Flat/hurdles winner Painless Potter; dam Flat winner, half-sister to bumper winner Dubai Or Not Dubai.
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3rd

6

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Wardens Whisper

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Consistent form last winter, winning at Cork in January after being placed in three consecutive races; pulled up at Fairyhouse in February; absent until early this month, 14-1 unseated at the first at Gowran.

10/1

13

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

15:11 Gowran Park

Wardens Whisper

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hit a vein of consistent form last winter, winning at Cork in January but then pulled-up at Fairyhouse next month; needs his best after significant break.

13/1

33/1

Form: 03P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Tried to make all in a 2m Limerick maiden hurdle on penultimate start fading into third after several jumping errors; struggled when similar tactics were employed over 2m3f at Clonmel.
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14th

8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Ixigreczed

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: E Seymour

Sole success came in 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago; fair run in first-time blinkers at Clonmel in March; below that form last time at the same venue.

25/1

11th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Ixigreczed

11st 1lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: E Seymour

Sole success came in 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago; hasn't troubled the judge since over both hurdles and fences, although mildly encouraging C&D effort in March in first-time blinkers.

16/1

6th

7

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Ixigreczed

10st 13lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: E Seymour

Sole success off at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld) in June 2024; never better than sixth in eight (hurdles and chases) in 2025; blinkered for the first time now.

33/1

Form: P

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Struggled from an early stage on debut over C&D; cheekpieces tried now.
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13

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:30 Tipperary

Snugsborough Chime

11st 4lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

No show in a pair of Thurles maiden hurdles and makes no appeal here.

200/1

13

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:30 Tipperary

Snugsborough Chime

11st 4lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

No show in a pair of Thurles maiden hurdles and makes no appeal here.

200/1

14th

11

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 202y

15:40 Thurles

Snugsborough Chime

11st 12lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

prominent

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Low-grade Flat handicapper with plenty of experience; placed three times including on AW; handled soft ground when placed at Gowran in 2022.
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1st

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February but he was pulled up back hurdling at Hexham 24 days ago; not out of things if shrugging off that effort.

7/2

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Gemini Man

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner off 6lb lower last August (good); some sound runs since, both over hurdles and on the Flat (9.4f Wolverhampton winner in February); chance.

6/1

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Naas debut was reasonably encouraging in a big field; should be better for the experience.
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9th

8

25th Feb 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 144y

13:55 Naas

Minella Buddy

11st 12lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: John J Nallen

First foal; dam French Listed-placed hurdle winner, sister to a French hurdle/chase winner; likely to need experience.

50/1

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well in fifth on debut in a 2m maiden hurdle at Leopardstown; jockey reported that he ran in snatches; room for improvement in his jumping.
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5th

13

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Leopardstown

Targa Flavio

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Ocovango gelding; dam point/2m4f hurdle winner, out of half-sister to useful 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Limerick Leader and 2m3f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Karratha; bred for further.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Gordon Elliott's four-time hurdles winner Jungle Prose and to Nicky Henderson's Spring Note, winner of a bumper and three races over hurdles; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and high-class 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Oscar Whisky; interesting.
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2nd

13

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Zulu Mike

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P J Rothwell

Third in a Clonmel maiden hurdle on heavy, out of his depth in a condition event at Punchestown; this is more suitable

14/1

2nd

13

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Zulu Mike

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P J Rothwell

Third in a Clonmel maiden hurdle on heavy, out of his depth in a condition event at Punchestown; this is more suitable

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal out of an unraced mare; needs to step up on point-to-point form; first reserve.
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6th

5

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Deise Bhoy

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Kieran Purcell

led narrowly early, prominent before 2nd

14/1

4

23rd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Deise Bhoy

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Kieran Purcell

in touch with leaders on outer, midfield halfway, pushed along and lost position before 4 out, soon pulled up

16/1

Form: P

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
A big price when pulled up on debut at Gowran last week, safe to rule out; second reserve.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Ballycallan King, On The Steel, Mirado

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Payout
Exacta €11.20
Straight Forecast €10.88
Trifecta €505.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Answering

The Irish Sun:

An Peann Dearg

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ballycallan King

POSTDATA:

Answering