July 02 / 15.33 Tipperary

15.33

Good To Firm

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 2m 6f 150y
  • 16 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4316-7 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2021 won at Killarney last autumn off 2lb lower; had a pipe-opener over hurdles last time and could go well off this mark.
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16

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Avec Espoir

10st 6lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: V T O’Brien

Veteran has won five times (four over fences) but he has failed to fire in a handicap hurdle and a handicap chase since returning from a 320 day break; remains 8lb above sole hurdles win; others appeal more.

40/1

4

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Avec Espoir

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: V T O’Brien

Wide margin winner over fences at Tipperary in July 2024 and won over timber here in the interim; likely needed his return at Wexford and while he was beaten a long way out, he won second time out when returned to chasing last term; 2m1f is the main concern for this veteran.

10/1

10th

2

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Avec Espoir

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: V T O’Brien

Made all for easy wins over fences and hurdles last summer; absent since faller out when in contention in 3m Cork handicap chase in October; veteran 10lb above last winning mark and may just need this comeback run.

12/1

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4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 93-41

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Point winner was disappointing over hurdles but won on chasing debut at Clonmel last time; there is surely more to come and looks a big player.
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5

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:07 Killarney

Garde La Peche

11st 8lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner is 1-8 over fences; good efforts in defeat at Kilbeggan and Limerick earlier this year; not as good the last twice though had an excuse at Tipperary; one to consider back to this trip.

13/2

8

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Garde La Peche

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a beginners' chase last summer; shaped well first two starts of 2025, including over C&D; had excuses when well beaten upped to 2m7f at Tipperary latest (superficial wounds and coughed); capable of better and could go well back in trip.

9/1

7th

4

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:18 Tipperary

Garde La Peche

11st 10lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beginners' chase winner last summer and solid efforts in defeat off this mark lately so a repeat of those runs will see her go well.

3/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4F-P23 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
First reserve; not beaten far in third at Clonmel last time; could be involved again off the same mark.
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6th

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Definiteadare

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

Won this race in 2023 but that is his sole win from 21 starts over fences; poor in both runs this summer and has to return to best.

18/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Definiteadare

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

1-20 over fences, the win coming off 80 at Killarney just under two years ago; remains 4lb above his last win and didn't show enough on return from a break on latest to make him of interest here.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 437-P4 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Some good runs in defeat this year back after a long absence; beaten 13l at Punchestown last time and can go well but needs to find a bit more.
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6th

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Favori Logique

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual chase winner has been below his best the last twice but has run well in defeat at this track and his yard is in form so he can't be ruled out.

11/2

5th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Favori Logique

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two handicap chase wins, including over C&D in July 2024; fine comeback run after 16 months' absence at Leopardstown when a staying-on third behind Harbour Highway over 2m6f (yielding); ground may been too testing at Limerick more recently.

6/1

4th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:37 Limerick

Favori Logique

10st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two handicap chase wins include over 2m4f at Kilbeggan in summer of 2024; fine comeback run after 16 months' absence at Leopardstown recently when staying-on third over 2m6f (yielding) without his usual cheekpieces; big player if backing that up.

3/1

Form: 0P/639 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long absence lately; third over hurdles but then was poor over fences last time and has work to do now.
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7

18th Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:03 Tramore

Balinaboola Steel

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

didn't jump with fluency, in rear, detached when reminder after 2nd, tailed off when pulled up before 11th

16/1

11

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Balinaboola Steel

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Hasn't rediscovered his best form since returning from a long absence and he's a 12yo now.

33/1

5th

5

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

Balinaboola Steel

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Returned from a long absence lately; third over hurdles but then was poor over fences last time and has work to do now.

22/1

Form: 5P5-5P

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Maiden was pulled-up on handicap chase debut last time so isn't easy to fancy on that evidence.
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3rd

12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Squire Ohara

11st 11lb

J: Mr A Coonan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Form has gone downhill since second of four finishers behind Fountain House in this race 12 months ago; saddle slipped when rider was unseated last time; previously last of six behind Hearts And Spades at Tyrella.

14/1

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:07 Downpatrick

Squire Ohara

12st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner.

13/8

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:07 Downpatrick

Squire Ohara

12st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner.

13/8

Form: 8/9-51

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won a Downpatrick beginners' chase over nearly 3m last time, needing nearly every yard to assert; this drop in trip on a sharper track isn't sure to suit but still considered.
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13th

15

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Tullyveery Lad

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: R P Cody

5-35 under rules; three of those wins have come in chases, the latest last August at Tramore (2m6f, good); modest efforts in that sphere the last twice since return from break; no win over hurdles since August 2024 (off 9lb lower); others make more appeal.

20/1

5th

1

4th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Tullyveery Lad

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Record of 3-11 over fences and will enjoy the ground; has a recent comeback run under his belt too, and was second over just a bit shorter than this trip at Wexford last year.

11/2

8th

3

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Tullyveery Lad

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Gained a third chase win here over C&D in August off 6lb lower; sole run since a 5l third in a handicap hurdle here in October; however, overall record fresh suggests he might need this after a break.

9/2

Form: 0-8351

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won his second race over fences when beating Ocean Legacy by 11l at Downpatrick last time, left in the lead two out; improving but this is tougher raised 7lb.
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7

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Chainofconsequence

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

midfield, mistake and lost ground 2nd, pulled up 4th

10/1

7

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Chainofconsequence

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

midfield, mistake and lost ground 2nd, pulled up 4th

10/1

2

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Chainofconsequence

11st 11lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Michael J McDonagh

2-18 over fences, 1-19 over hurdles; hard to win with, but not far off his best when second off his lower hurdles mark at this venue two weeks ago; could go well again.

11/2

Form: 564-06

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden was beaten 16l by Kilmurry JJ at Limerick last time and has work to do in order to turn that deficit around.
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9th

11

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

Out The Gap

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Patrick G Kelly

Maiden was beaten 16l by Kilmurry JJ at Limerick last time and has work to do in order to turn that deficit around.

16/1

6th

6

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 6f 160y

20:00 Limerick

Out The Gap

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

14-race maiden who has yet to place and has rarely threatened to do so, recent Tipperary chase effort poor; hard to fancy.

16/1

6th

6

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 6f 160y

20:00 Limerick

Out The Gap

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

14-race maiden who has yet to place and has rarely threatened to do so, recent Tipperary chase effort poor; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 6P0-F2 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l in 2nd at Downpatrick last time by today's rival Chainofconsequence; is still 5lb above his last winning mark but can go well still.
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1st

6

23rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:20 Cartmel

Ocean Legacy

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Thorough stayer who won twice over 3m3f at Sedgefield in early part of this year (good to soft/good) and was second here (2m6f, soft) in June; below form in 3m2f Stratford race won by Moro Rock last month but has a fighting chance if back on song.

9/2

2

20th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

17:33 Stratford

Ocean Legacy

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Thorough stayer who won twice over 3m3f at Sedgefield earlier this year, including on good to soft; good second at Cartmel last time (2m6f, soft); contender.

11/4

Form: 84/P-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Point winner posted one promising run over fences last year; was well beaten on return over hurdles; needs best with cheekpieces added.
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4

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Rose Of Kalanisi

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Had been chasing in the previous year without success but got off the mark over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kelso in April; has to be respected.

11/4

1st

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:05 Kelso

Rose Of Kalanisi

11st 8lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Irish raider with 0-14 strike-rate under rules; didn't run badly in a soft-ground handicap chase (3m) on latest outing in January but is quite tricky to weigh up on her return to hurdling for a new stable.

16/1

Form: P90-40

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles was fourth at Clonmel but was then poor at Listowel last time and has to bounce back on chasing debut.
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12th

12

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

All Walks Of Life

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Michael Hourigan

Maiden over hurdles was fourth at Clonmel but was then poor at Listowel last time and has to bounce back on chasing debut.

20/1

12th

11

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:10 Listowel

All Walks Of Life

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Michael Hourigan

Much improved effort when a staying on fourth in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel last month; on a competitive mark now and looks capable of a bold showing here.

5/1

4th

15

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

All Walks Of Life

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Michael Hourigan

midfield, headway when not fluent 2 out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

20/1

Form: 2281-1 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles but has won handicap chases at Tramore and Limerick over similar trips to today the last twice; up 7lb again but seems to only do what he has to, so likely more to come and a big shout.
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11

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Kilmurry Jj

10st 9lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Winning chaser in Ireland; has performed okay in a pair of 2m4f handicap chases at Uttoxeter (following wind surgery) without posing much of a threat; this longer trip should be beneficial.

10/1

3rd

8

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Kilmurry Jj

10st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Won twice over fences last year in Ireland; had wind surgery in between his two runs for current yard and was well off the pace before staying on over C&D last time (beaten about 8l); could improve on that form.

14/1

8th

9

16th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Uttoxeter

Kilmurry Jj

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Dual 2m6f chase winner in Ireland last spring but returned from seven-month break with heavy defeat for new stable at Stratford (2m6f, good; had wind op soon afterwards) last month; might have needed that outing and may settle better in first-time hood here but others have much less to prove.

20/1

Form: 4P4-69

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner has run well at times over fences but has to do better than last twice to get involved.
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11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Nephin Beg

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner in 2022; was second over fences at Leopardstown in March but was pulled-up over hurdles on return and has to rebound.

14/1

11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Nephin Beg

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner in 2022; was second over fences at Leopardstown in March but was pulled-up over hurdles on return and has to rebound.

14/1

Form: 52PP-P

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up on last three runs over hurdles and isn't easy to fancy on chasing debut; cheekpieces added.
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10

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

Ounce Of Gold

11st 1lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: P A Fahy

Pulled-up on last three runs over hurdles and isn't easy to fancy on chasing debut; cheekpieces added.

40/1

14

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 66y

16:40 Punchestown

Ounce Of Gold

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: P A Fahy

in rear

16/1

0

5

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Ounce Of Gold

11st 12lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: P A Fahy

Maiden's best effort came on handicap debut over C&D in June when a strong-finishing clear second; reportedly never travelled before pulled up at Ballinrobe in September so caution advised and unproven in such testing conditions.

16/1

Form: PP00-9

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner is a maiden over fences after 24 starts and others preferred today.
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13

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

Carrolls Cottage

10st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Dual hurdle winner is a maiden over fences after 24 starts and others preferred today.

33/1

9th

6

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Clonmel

Carrolls Cottage

11st 8lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Philip Fenton

Dual hurdle winner at Limerick but over three years since the last of those; is 0-23 over fences but has run well here; has to better recent form.

22/1

Non-runners

Electric Dreamer, Bearwithmenow, Kilashee

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Payout
Exacta €87.90
Straight Forecast €141.42
Tricast €1197.76
Trifecta €600.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Garde La Peche

POSTDATA:

Chainofconsequence

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Avec Espoir

The Irish Sun:

Garde La Peche