August 04 / 13.50 Galway

13.50

Good To Yielding

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8721.74
  • 2m 0f 160y
  • 15 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 435P-6 CD

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D at this fixture 12 months ago when 6lb lower; that was his final victory and he has been chasing over much longer distances; wouldn't be the percentage play.
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8th

16

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Neveradullmoment

11st 1lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Galway specialist with all three wins having come at the track; back-to-back winner over hurdles and fences here last term at 2m and 2m6f on soft and good to yielding; well beaten in two starts in May in Punchestown and Ballinrobe; he's up 12lb since his chase win last season, but he loves this place.

11/1

15

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Neveradullmoment

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

1-13 over fences; won back to back races at Galway last August-September including a chase (22.5f, gd-yld) off 113; well-beaten off this mark on return from six months off when behind a couple of these at Punchestown; others make more appeal.

28/1

66/1

  • Place: £12.00

Form: 04600- D

Last run: 110 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
A long time since he won under either code and hasn't been great of late; not hard to go elsewhere.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 42115- D

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won slow-ground handicaps at Punchestown earlier this year and was respectable in defeat there last time; off since late April but rain would bring him into it.
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1st

2

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

19:10 Sligo

Morricone

11st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

prominent, pressed leader after 3 out

11/2

3rd

5

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Morricone

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Won slow-ground handicaps at Punchestown earlier this year and was respectable in defeat there last time; off since late April but rain would bring him into it.

10/1

Form: 260-34 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been running badly over fences and returns to hurdling on the same mark off which he was third in this 12 months ago; hard to dismiss for a yard going great guns; rain won't hinder.
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9th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Bythesametoken

10st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Winner here over hurdles and third chase win came in 2m2f Listowel handicap chase last September (off 116) after more than a year's absence; another good comeback run at Haydock in February, not so good at Kelso a fortnight later over shorter trip; this probably the limit of his stamina.

10/1

5th

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Bythesametoken

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

12yo who has returned to his best this season, defying an absence to win at Listowel (2m1f, yielding to soft) in September before solid third at Haydock (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; the drop back in trip may well be a positive and he could be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

4

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Bythesametoken

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Made light of a 13-month absence when landing 2m1f handicap chase at Listowel in September; 11lb higher today but that form worked out well so this Irish challenger can't be totally dismissed after another layoff.

5/1

Form: 3-P132 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
The winner of two handicap hurdles and probably ran up to his best despite failing favourite backers in a Worcester novice 17 days ago (2m, good; first-time blinkers); however, beat one home behind Toll Stone on the Flat here on Friday.
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6

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Seasett

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fair 2m3f hurdles scorer for John Joseph Hanlon but he ended his time there below par; starts out for his new yard on a handy-looking mark though so he's not without interest on the back of wind surgery; visor replaces blinkers.

9/2

6th

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Seasett

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual hurdles winner at around 2m3f (stays 2m4f); well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; handy mark as a result and support for him would be interesting.

13/2

5th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:30 Sligo

Seasett

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/1

Form: 125-14 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Consistency rewarded with a defeat of 15 rivals over 2m at Ballinrobe in May but after looking threatening to a point he faded into a remote fourth at Sligo (2m1f, good to yielding); remains on the same career-high mark.
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1

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:50 Navan

Herculaneum

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Most recent of three hurdle wins was in May 2024; off since later that year; may need this against that background.

12/1

2

(16)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Herculaneum

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual-purpose; 1-7 on the Flat; won over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May; below par on last Flat run at Fairyhouse; his flat win came off 64 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and is 15lb higher here; handles testing ground but may need some respite from the handicapper.

25/1

6th

9

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Herculaneum

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Consistency rewarded with a defeat of 15 rivals over 2m at Ballinrobe in May but after looking threatening to a point he faded into a remote fourth at Sligo (2m1f, good to yielding); remains on the same career-high mark.

25/1

Form: 310-02 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
No match for Son Of Hypnos here last Monday in a race he won three years earlier; that was a solid run though and he's another who won't mind any rain.
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10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Clonbury Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace.

10/1

4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Clonbury Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: J P Dempsey

Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form.

14/1

5

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Clonbury Bridge

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: J P Dempsey

Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark.

11/2

Form: 0244-3 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Listed winner on the Flat only last November; three-time hurdle winner and made up a lot of ground when third here six days ago when behind Son Of Hypnos and Clonbury Bridge; the prospect of softer ground now (rain forecast) heightens interest and cheekpieces are added.
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8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

Form: -96226 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Would probably have won at Roscommon two runs back had he jumped better but he didn't offer much here on Monday in the race won by Son Of Hypnos.
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2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:10 Sligo

Aussie Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Won a beginners' at Tramore on chase debut on his penultimate start but it was a low-key run when sent off favourite for a handicap hurdle at Wexford last week; workable mark if he can bounce back (went close off mark of 100 last summer) and return to this sort of trip will probably help.

6/1

7th

3

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:40 Wexford

Aussie Warrior

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas R Hughes

Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; winning chasing debut at Tramore in May and rated an 8lb superior chaser on that run so has to be respected back hurdling.

11/2

2

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Aussie Warrior

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; didn't count in competitive Fairyhouse handicap last month after long absence and now switches to fences; won't want too much rain.

25/1

12/1

Form: 629-13

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Running well, having followed his 2m2f win at Sligo with a near miss back on the Flat and again he made the frame returned to hurdling at Roscommon when 4l behind Aussie Warrior; all ground comes alike and unwise to leave out of calculations.
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5th

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

The Truant

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

3-36 on the Flat and 2-30 over hurdles after signing off for Paul Flynn with a Punchestown win last October (2m, good to yielding); has been running okay on the AW for this yard; not discounted.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Truant

9st 4lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 2m at Tramore last August for Paul Flynn; yet to reach that form for his new stable, just fourth of five in 1m6f handicap at Southwell 19 days ago; more is required despite an easing mark.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Truant

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time winner in Ireland (hurdles/Flat) but he was well held in two starts for this yard at the end of last year; however, he seemed to be going quite well at the top of the straight before weakening into seventh at Kempton (2m, AW) 17 days ago and may take a step forward from that return to action.

16/1

Form: 26F4-0

Last run: 81 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; currently not in the same form as when winning at Naas well over a year ago.
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5

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Wee Charlie

11st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, good headway after 3 out

7/1

5

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Wee Charlie

11st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, good headway after 3 out

7/1

Form: 05-235

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Formerly very classy on the Flat; 0-6 over hurdles but hasn't been far away of late and the new blinkers might give him a lift.
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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: 219/9-

Last run: 439 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler but seen mostly on the Flat in recent times and the AW has always been more his scene; asked a stiff question on this belated return to jumps action.
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13th

15

(17)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

No Trouble

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield

18/1

12th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

No Trouble

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

12/1

13

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

No Trouble

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler but seen mostly on the Flat in recent times and the AW has always been more his scene; asked a stiff question on this belated return to jumps action.

33/1

Form: 1567-0

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in an ordinary maiden hurdle; struggled in beginners' chases the last twice and on balance he has a bit to find.
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11th

4

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Iron Allen

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Colm Ryan

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Naas last December for Ciaran Murphy; poor run when last seen in 2m7f Killarney handicap hurdle; has changed stable again; best watched.

18/1

11th

4

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Iron Allen

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Colm Ryan

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Naas last December for Ciaran Murphy; poor run when last seen in 2m7f Killarney handicap hurdle; has changed stable again; best watched.

18/1

Form: 2/79-2

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
First reserve; pushed The Truant close in a handicap hurdle at Sligo (2m2f, good) and didn't run badly in the consolation race for the Northumberland Vase next time; could feature if getting in.
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8th

12

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Belgoprince

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game.

10/1

Non-runners

Son Of Hypnos, Toll Stone, Paradise Lost, Pahlavi, La Hacienda, Riyami, Hey Whatever, Young Lucy

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Payout
Exacta €368.30
Straight Forecast €327.45
Tricast €3196.08

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bythesametoken

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hey Whatever

The Irish Sun:

Son Of Hypnos

TOPSPEED:

Wajaaha

POSTDATA:

Bythesametoken