June 16 / 14.00 Downpatrick

14.00

Yielding

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 13 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6445-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Had useful form, including in handicaps, for Mags Mullins; was returning from three-month break when second in competitive maiden at Ballinrobe (2m6f) and has placed form here; plenty to like.
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5th

3

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Talk In The Park

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual hurdles winner is now 0-8 chasing but some good runs in defeat, including 2m6f Listowel handicap; no match for 15l winner The Enabler in Fairyhouse novice on latest but remains of interest back in handicap with cheekpieces now tried.

15/2

14

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Talk In The Park

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best of four runs in beginners' chases when second at the Galway festival; creditable third over 2m6f at Listowel on handicap debut; could not be guaranteed to uphold form with Weveallbeencaught who may have needed the run.

9/1

7

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Talk In The Park

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best of four runs in beginners' chases came at Galway last time where beaten 0.75l into second of 16; could be well treated for his handicap chase debut on that evidence but seems best going right-handed.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 753-

Last run: 289 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third over 2m4f here on hurdling debut and winner is now rated 125; off over nine months but can't be ruled out.
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8th

7

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Charlies Dilemma

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

0-10 over timber but has placed six times in maiden hurdles; sole handicap start came at Musselburgh in February and was soundly beaten; similar outcome in Tramore maiden hurdle latest; others appeal more.

22/1

8th

3

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:18 Tramore

Charlies Dilemma

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Rated 106; has placed in six of his nine starts over hurdles; soundly beaten on handicap debut after a layoff at Musselburgh latest; will strip fitter now but more needed back in a maiden in first-time cheekpieces.

9/1

7th

1

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

Charlies Dilemma

12st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Irish maiden who has plenty of placed form but lacks recent match practice, having been absent since November 2024; market may prove best guide to expectations; handicap debut.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 62U-94

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Got healthy mark for chasing home useful type over 2m4f at Cork in the autumn but nowhere near that form in two starts this year, well beaten when in the frame over 2m latest; cheekpieces added.
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7

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

16:55 Clonmel

Ollie La Ba Ba

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Got his head back in front over timber last month but struggled in a couple of chase starts earlier this season; 7lb lower chase mark to work with at least.

7/2

1st

8

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Ollie La Ba Ba

11st 9lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner last summer (2m6f, good); not at the same level in four runs this year, finished 9l behind at Sligo most recently; needs to come back to form but top lady rider aboard.

16/1

Form: 853/2

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Placed over C&D in 2022 before 19-month absence; creditable second and clear of remainder on return at Tramore; merits respect.
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1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Ashlia Dancer

12st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Emerged from long absence to finish good second in 2m6f Tramore mares' maiden in May, not as good twice since on quicker ground; back up in trip here but opposable on handicap debut.

15/2

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Ashlia Dancer

12st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Emerged from long absence to finish good second in 2m6f Tramore mares' maiden in May, not as good twice since on quicker ground; back up in trip here but opposable on handicap debut.

15/2

Form: 743-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved for better ground and tongue-tie when third over 2m2f here in April; not as good on easier gorund since; related to stayers so step up in trip a likely plus.
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2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

Mount Anglesby

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

The winner of two of his six starts for this stable, most recently at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in March off 4lb lower, but didn't quite match that level when fourth (2m4f, good) at Plumpton last month; may need to find more but likely to be in the mix.

9/2

4th

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Mount Anglesby

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

7yo who has a fair bit of experience but has been progressive for a new yard this term, making it two wins from his last three runs (2m3f/2m5f, good/good to soft) when scoring at Warwick last time; entitled to respect.

13/2

1st

2

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Mount Anglesby

11st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

Ran creditably on bare figures last time when bidding for an Ascot double; only 1-14 under rules compared to 2-3 in points but may still have more to offer for current yard.

10/1

Form: 3260-6

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was in the money in heavy-ground bumpers early in the year; outclassed on hurdling debut at Punchestown festival, beaten 5l in Kilbeggan maiden since; up in trip with hood left off.
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7

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Real Empire

11st 3lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden has shown little in the last two seasons; 50-1 when falling at the first in a Cork race in which Hakensack was second; no appeal; headgear combination.

33/1

Form: U-6

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Running a nice race when exiting at the last on debut at Bellewstown; around 10l to find with Mount Anglesey on Clonmel running (2m3f).
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12th

12

7th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:43 Fairyhouse

Storms End

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: C A Murphy

midfield

16/1

5th

10

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:35 Roscommon

Storms End

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Best run was his debut when competitive at his late point of departure in a Bellewstown maiden; given a lot to do when seventh at Downpatrick last time (16l off the winner); couldn't dismiss.

10/1

7th

9

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 180y

14:00 Downpatrick

Storms End

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Running a nice race when exiting at the last on debut at Bellewstown; around 10l to find with Mount Anglesey on Clonmel running (2m3f).

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 636-46

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner was fourth over this far at Tramore last summer; has looked onepaced over 2m lately so going back up trip might help but has to give them all weight
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4

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

16:15 Bellewstown

Walmix

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Bumper winner last summer; yet to show his best form over hurdles or fences this year; others preferred.

25/1

6th

5

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:55 Wexford

Walmix

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Sole win came at this track when landing a bumper in June 2023; didn't seem very progressive over hurdles and unseated rider on chase debut 16 days ago; down in trip and needs to up his game.

20/1

11

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Wexford

Walmix

11st 12lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Anthony Mullins

Bumper winner who didn't make any striking progress over hurdles and will do well to make a successful start as a chaser.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Conduit 5yo whose dam was dual point winner; well beaten in a point in April and will have to improve hugely on rules debut.
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3rd

4

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 180y

15:58 Downpatrick

Isnt He Westie

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: M G Quinn

Well beaten in sole point-to-point last year and never sighted on hurdles debut over C&D in June last year; new yard but can only be watched.

50/1

9th

5

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 180y

14:00 Downpatrick

Isnt He Westie

11st 4lb

J: Jake Coen

T: J G Cosgrave

Conduit 5yo whose dam was dual point winner; well beaten in a point in April and will have to improve hugely on rules debut.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
6yo whose unraced dam is half-sister to winners Shabahar (1m/9.6f) and Jaisalmer (point/2m-2m3f hurdle) out of maiden half-sister to German 6f Group 2 winner Giant Sandman, family of Shergar; unbeaten in two points on decent ground this spring; rules debut.
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2

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

17:28 Downpatrick

Backonthegoagain

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Colin Bowe

Dual point winner but achieved little in seven runs over hurdles; goes chasing with a good bit to prove and headgear is tried.

10/1

8th

8

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Backonthegoagain

11st 3lb

J: Mr Eoin Staples

T: Colin Bowe

Two wins in points early in his career; nothing in his hurdles form to suggest he can make his presence felt; pulled up at Cork last month.

25/1

Form: /07/0-

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has had 20 starts hurdling and rated 86; well beaten on return from long absence in March and now tried in headgear combo.
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11th

4

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 180y

14:00 Downpatrick

City Limits

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Has had 20 starts hurdling and rated 86; well beaten on return from long absence in March and now tried in headgear combo.

50/1

Form: 420-22

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Related to useful types and has thrice finished runner-up this year, in bumper at Ayr and first two hurdle outings here; steps up in trip by 3f which may well suit.
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3rd

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

took keen hold, disputing third

6/1

3rd

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

took keen hold, disputing third

6/1

6th

2

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:35 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Winning hurdler is 0-5 in chases but has run well in defeat, including at this venue over 16.5f (good to yielding) back in January; won at 2m6f over hurdles but has stamina to prove for this trip; doesn't look a certain stayer on breeding and others appeal more.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Homebred half-sister to 2m4f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Definiteadare; dam well beaten bumper/2m hurdle, half-sister to 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Viva Steve and 2m4f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Dublin Four, both useful; fifth in a Tralee point last month; rules debut.
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3

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Westernersunrise

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: James Andrew Fahey

Won off 3lb lower at Fairyhouse in February last year; promising seasonal return at Limerick hasn't been built on and failed to complete two of last three; new headgear combination needs to spark.

25/1

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Westernersunrise

12st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Good overall claims in a race of this standard; however, she appears held by Sock It To Me on running at Fairyhouse last month.

8/1

4th

9

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Westernersunrise

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

C&D winner in February last year off 95 (2m7f, good to yielding); well beaten at Punchestown in June but it was a good effort to take third at Limerick in December (2m4f, heavy); 15l behind when fell at two out last time.

15/1

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Payout
Exacta €37.00
Straight Forecast €44.83
Trifecta €333.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Talk In The Park

The Irish Sun:

Backonthegoagain

TOPSPEED:

Ashlia Dancer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Talk In The Park

POSTDATA:

Talk In The Park