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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6th

6

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 24y

13:15 Punchestown

Talk In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

This trainer seemed to have found the key to him over the summer with wins at Downpatrick and Galway; disappointed off this career-high mark at Gowran last month and has to prove his effectiveness off it; ground could be a worry too.

16/1

6th

6

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 24y

13:15 Punchestown

Talk In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

This trainer seemed to have found the key to him over the summer with wins at Downpatrick and Galway; disappointed off this career-high mark at Gowran last month and has to prove his effectiveness off it; ground could be a worry too.

16/1

8th

3

5th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Talk In The Park

10st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

In fine fettle; has won his last two, a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) and a handicap hurdle (22.5f, good) at the Galway Festival on latest by 6l off 116; up 10lb and in trip but his jockey claims 7lb and he looks progressive so there could still be plenty more to come; high on the shortlist.

3/1

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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3

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 195y

14:10 Thurles

Charlies Dilemma

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Has been knocking on the door in maiden hurdles all year and it was another solid effort when third at Clonmel latest over an inadequate trip; no surprise if he was in the mix for the places once again back up in distance.

7/1

3

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 195y

14:10 Thurles

Charlies Dilemma

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Has been knocking on the door in maiden hurdles all year and it was another solid effort when third at Clonmel latest over an inadequate trip; no surprise if he was in the mix for the places once again back up in distance.

7/1

3rd

3

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 36y

12:20 Clonmel

Charlies Dilemma

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Has been knocking on the door in maiden hurdles this summer and it was another solid effort when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month; this trip is probably his bare minimum but no surprise if he was in the mix for the places once again.

2/1

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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2nd

3

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

12:25 Musselburgh

Ollie La Ba Ba

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

raced in second, pressed winner before 3 out, hit 2 out, soon hung right and no extra

14/1

2nd

3

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

12:25 Musselburgh

Ollie La Ba Ba

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

raced in second, pressed winner before 3 out, hit 2 out, soon hung right and no extra

14/1

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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7th

2

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

18:30 Bellewstown

Ashlia Dancer

10st 13lb

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 over same trip at Downpatrick since; slightly shorter trip and sharper track here to suit.

8/1

4th

12

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 180y

14:00 Downpatrick

Ashlia Dancer

10st 11lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

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

6/1

2nd

4

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Ashlia Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Was getting better with each run when last seen in 2022, confirming the promise of a bumper fifth when placed in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick; 602-day absence is an obvious concern though.

7/1

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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10th

2

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 156y

16:50 Sligo

Mount Anglesby

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Favourite for handicap debut at Punchestown last week where he was a bit keen and faded into sixth over 2m; steps up markedly in trip (ran okay over 2m6f for previous yard) and a couple of siblings have won over this far; tongue-tie back on.

8/1

6th

1

15th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 185y

14:50 Punchestown

Mount Anglesby

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Has been generally consistent in defeat in maidens this year including on two starts for this yard; jumped badly left at the last at Ballinrobe last time when still in with a chance; should be competitive on handicap debut.

5/1

2nd

5

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 2f 52y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Mount Anglesby

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Richard John O’Brien

Had useful hurdles form for previous yard including when placed over this trip at Downpatrick in April; well-backed favourite on stable debut when second to a longshot at Tramore (2m).

11/4

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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12th

19

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Real Empire

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

towards rear

33/1

17

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 175y

13:55 Galway

Real Empire

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

in rear, headway into midfield when mistake and unseated 4 out

16/1

6th

11

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 180y

14:00 Downpatrick

Real Empire

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

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.

14/1

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

OR:

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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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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1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Backonthegoagain

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Colin Bowe

Dual point winner but struggled in four hurdle outings, none too fluent on latest in 2m4f novice handicap here a fortnight ago.

16/1

15th

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Backonthegoagain

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Colin Bowe

Dual point winner but struggled in four hurdle outings, none too fluent on latest in 2m4f novice handicap here a fortnight ago.

16/1

7th

4

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 122y

14:18 Punchestown

Backonthegoagain

11st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Colin Bowe

Dual point winner but struggled in trio of starts under rules and returns from 157 days off; 2m too short last time but entitled to need this.

5/1

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

OR:

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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4th

5

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

16:39 Kelso

Step Out

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Early unseat at Down Royal in December on second chase start and made bad mistake at the first fence there in January (2m, good to yielding); in the circumstances he did well to finish third last time and could be involved if minimising the blunders, but that's the big question.

15/2

3rd

8

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 115y

14:42 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, bad mistake and lost position 1st, in rear 5th

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

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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1st

20

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Westernersunrise

10st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

midfield

12/1

7

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Westernersunrise

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Never landed a blow on recent handicap debut at Limerick but showed a glimpse to suggest there could still be more to come.

16/1

4th

7

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Westernersunrise

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Never landed a blow on recent handicap debut at Limerick but showed a glimpse to suggest there could still be more to come.

16/1

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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