July 18 / 18.02 Killarney

18.02

Good To Firm

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 2m 4f 85y
  • 15 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.40
  • Place: £6.50

Form: 37323/ D

Last run: 718 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Gowran win came on soft but only went down narrowly over C&D in 2022 on good; absent since good third at Galway festival two years ago so seems best watched.
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5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Kells Priory

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish; bettered his first run for Olly Murphy when 3.5l fourth in a 3m handicap at Wincanton last time (good); has won on soft ground; chance.

3/1

4th

10

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Kells Priory

11st 7lb

J: Mr Johnathan Rees

T: Olly Murphy

Largely out of form for an Irish stable last year and ought to have coped better with the soft ground when well-held fourth behind Mr Griffiths on last month's stable debut at Warwick (3m2f); sports refitted cheekpieces today, though, and may yet stage a revival for Olly Murphy.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 34-272

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Mare has proved a better chaser of late, most recently good second at Cartmel last month; trip/ground okay for hurdles return off 9lb lower mark than fences.
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6

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Bella Bliss

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

In decent form over hurdles and fences this year and only 1lb higher than for latest gallant second in a 2m5f handicap chase at Roscommon; stays this far.

9/2

2

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Bella Bliss

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

In decent form over hurdles and fences this year; has been runner-up on her last three starts in this discipline including handicaps at Cartmel and Bangor; handles all ground but best on good.

9/2

2nd

6

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 3

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Bella Bliss

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Good second at Cartmel (2m5f, good) on latest chase start in June and placed in big-field handicap hurdles on next two outings; below form when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) for latest hurdling start but has a significant role to play if all goes to plan here.

9/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: P7-201 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Second in bumper here in May and off the mark at second attempt hurdling when taking recent 2m5f Roscommon maiden in good style, albeit helped by casualties three out; more needed here on handicap debut but possible.
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6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Major Barry

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Won twice over hurdles in 2024 but lightly raced during the last 12 months and hasn't been anything like as good; potentially on a good mark for stable/chase debut but easy to have reservations.

33/1

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:45 Cork

Major Barry

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Pulled up at Bellewstown last week and doesn't have the form to be a factor against a few of these.

100/1

8

5th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 116y

20:00 Bellewstown

Major Barry

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Dual hurdle winner was poor on second start for this yard last time and has to rebound with tongue-tie and cheekpieces added; unproven over this trip.

25/1

Form: 00P/31 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Decent stayer on the Flat and off the mark hurdling at the sixth attempt when taking recent 2m4f Sligo handicap in runaway fashion on good ground; hit with 12lb hike for that but still on a decent mark compared to the Flat; one to consider.
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8th

5

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:55 Clonmel

La Hacienda

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Decent Flat sort got off the mark over hurdles at Sligo in July; not as good since and needs to find more off an unchanged mark.

11/1

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

15:00 Listowel

La Hacienda

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Struggled in big amateur Flat handicap at the Galway festival; showed decent over hurdles during the summer, highlighted by a wide-margin win over 2m4f at Sligo; faded into fourth on the run-in when favourite for 2m4f Killarney event.

9/1

Form: 705-23

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
One-time 100-rated Flat performer for Ger Lyons; not as effective a hurdler but Limerick second (2m3f) encouraging; not quite at that level latest at Downpatrick though.
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4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-20 over hurdles but some decent efforts this year, including C&D third to Splendid Choice on penultimate (good) off this mark; never featured after slow start at Limerick on latest when claimer-ridden; senior rider now takes over and one to consider.

13/2

6th

3

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-19 over hurdles; went close off 109 over C&D (gd-yld) last May; didn't jump well when not beaten far off this mark at Wexford (2m1f, good) on latest; cheekpieces go back on; claims if jumping better.

15/2

Form: PP-903

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Navan (2m) handicap winner last year ran well on first start for new yard at Bellewstown recently, forcing much of pace; this is a much better race mind.
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2

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Wexford

Duncarrig

11st 5lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

On a winless run since September 2023; finished 2024 out of form; new headgear combination needs to revive on first run for 307 days.

20/1

9th

9

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Duncarrig

11st 7lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

Won a Navan handicap hurdle last year for Tony Mullins; needs to bounce back from a poor run in a Killarney handicap hurdle in August; has run terribly in three starts over fences.

33/1

15th

8

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Duncarrig

11st 10lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

towards rear throughout, detached from 4 out, eased approaching last

12/1

Form: 655-13 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Landed modest 2m4f mares' maiden at Wexford in May (soft) but didn't count on quicker ground on handicap debut last month at Downpatrick, staying on into a remote third; may need easier ground.
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6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

One Night Standard

11st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Dual hurdles winner for Gavin Cromwell; had been running some okay races over fences in her final runs for her former yard; back down to last winning mark now back over timber.

13/1

2

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

19:30 Roscommon

One Night Standard

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

0-7 over fences but has run ok in defeat; shaped nicely when third in a C&D beginners' on penultimate and that form has since been boosted by the fourth Born Bright; go well back in handicap company with the cheekpieces worn last time left off.

7/1

15

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

One Night Standard

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winning hurdler rated 110 in that discipline; 0-6 over fences and rated 7lb lower; not a bad run in a beginners' at Roscommon last month and cheekpieces could eke out more; go well for last year's winning yard.

17/2

Form: 0U-621 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Versatile mare who alternates between hurdles and fences, most recently recording fifth career win (and career-best) when making all from out of handicap over 2m4f in Kilbeggan chase; in the form of her life and back hurdling here off a 16lb lower mark than fences.
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10th

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Optional Mix

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time chase winner is 2-24 over timber, including a win here on heavy over 2m4f; rated 22lb higher over fences but has been out of sorts since winning a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June; first time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination needs to spark a revival.

20/1

10th

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Optional Mix

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time chase winner is 2-24 over timber, including a win here on heavy over 2m4f; rated 22lb higher over fences but has been out of sorts since winning a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June; first time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination needs to spark a revival.

20/1

8th

2

19th Jan 2025

Good

2m 5f 186y

14:35 Thurles

Optional Mix

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoin Doyle

Struggling for form over hurdles of late and has a tough task from her 24lb higher chase mark.

20/1

Form: /F-082

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden is now 0-8 hurdling but best run yet when second in 2m4f Cork mares' handicap 13 days ago on good ground; 3lb higher now and this a better race.
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11th

5

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Teagarden Jazz

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Charlie Keegan

Longstanding maiden yet to show anything for current yard (formerly Gordon Elliott); hard to fancy.

50/1

4

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Teagarden Jazz

11st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Charlie Keegan

Lost form with Gordon Elliott; no revival yet in five outings for this yard; dropping in the handicap, but perhaps still too high.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 387-14

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Clear career-best when winning Ballinrobe maiden in May albeit put in his place in novice company since on better ground; upped in trip here for handicap debut and still potential for more.
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4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Wandering Rocks

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Dual purpose; won a C&D maiden hurdle (yielding) in May 2024; raced exclusively on the Flat in 2026; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn for last two starts; worth a market check on return to hurdling.

25/1

8th

4

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Wandering Rocks

11st 11lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: William Durkan

Flat/hurdle winner; seemingly perked up by the new blinkers when a rallying third at Dundalk 19 days ago (1m4f); whether he'll be as good again is open to some debate.

10/1

3rd

8

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wandering Rocks

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Sole success for this yard came in Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in 2024; fine effort at big odds over C&D after long layoff in January when fourth to Voice Of Reason but unable to back that up in two subsequent starts; new headgear.

20/1

Form: 7-69

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; unexposed maiden entering handicaps but hard to be confident in on evidence so far.
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5th

3

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 6f 148y

12:25 Punchestown

Diamond Duke

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders, disputing fourth when mistake 11th

33/1

5th

3

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 6f 148y

12:25 Punchestown

Diamond Duke

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders, disputing fourth when mistake 11th

33/1

Form: 53/F6- D

Last run: 378 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Winner over this trip at Cork and Ayr in 2021 but can't be entertained here on recent point-to-point form.
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5th

3

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hexham

Glentruan

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Michael Flannery

took keen hold, midfield on inner

20/1

Form: 350-48

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes but has some useful form including C&D fourth in May; didn't appear to stay 2m6f under aggressive tactics latest so will appreciate return to this trip.
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2nd

6

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Three-time hurdle winner with a mark of 113; placed in both completed starts over fences, last time running as well as he was entitled to at Wexford; in the mix.

100/30

3rd

7

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Three-time hurdles winner (rated 113); unseated early on stable and chase debut at Downpatrick; ran a fine race from the front at 80-1 when second to the useful Royal Hollow at Clonmel last month; should be able to pick up a race over fences on that evidence but this looks like a more competitive race.

14/1

2nd

2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Hurdles winner (rated 113) unseated early when 50-1 on stable and chase debut at Downpatrick latest; prefers good ground and a clear round will likely be the aim here.

33/1

Form: /55/00 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner back in 2021 but not had much racing since and hard to fancy on two recent comeback runs over this trip.
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4th

3

21st Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:40 Thurles

Pipers Meadow

11st 9lb

J: Michael Ryan Casey

T: Stephen Ryan

in touch with leaders

6/1

4th

3

21st Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:40 Thurles

Pipers Meadow

11st 9lb

J: Michael Ryan Casey

T: Stephen Ryan

in touch with leaders, midfield halfway, headway after 2 out, disputing third when not fluent last, kept on

6/1

Form: 62517- D

Last run: 323 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Career-best when winning Wexford handicap last summer over this trip (yielding); absent since end of August so probably best watched in the circumstances.
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14

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Navigator Jack

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Winner off the same mark at Wexford in 2023; his runs since then have been poor and he was weakening when he slipped up after two out at Punchestown last time; cheekpieces are now added to the tongue tie.

40/1

13

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Navigator Jack

10st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Eoin Griffin

2-22 over hurdles; last win came at Wexford in August 2023; ran only three times last year; struggled at Killarney on first 2025 run

20/1

8th

13

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Navigator Jack

10st 3lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Eoin Griffin

towards rear throughout

18/1

Non-runners

Henning, King Ferdinand, Tipp For Mac, Thats About Right

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Payout
Exacta €203.30
Straight Forecast €117.59
Tricast €602.67

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

La Hacienda

The Irish Sun:

Teagarden Jazz

TOPSPEED:

Tipp For Mac

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bella Bliss

POSTDATA:

La Hacienda