August 30 / 15.20 Wexford

15.20

Yielding

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • 13 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 27

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat was runner-up to 50-1 shot on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe in May; was behind Polly Poppins over C&D last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Listowel

Struck By Churchil

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Wexford maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) winner last month; value for more than the winning margin when scoring over 1m2f on the Flat at Navan this month, short of room but powering home late; might be capable of better back over hurdles on handicap debut; 3lb wrong.

14/1

1st

12

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Struck By Churchil

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdling lately, maiden winner at Wexford last week; second to Barrogstown Girl on the Flat at Limerick two months ago; may be capable of reversing that form; prime contender.

6/1

1st

14

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:20 Wexford

Struck By Churchil

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Fair maiden on the Flat was runner-up to 50-1 shot on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe in May; was behind Polly Poppins over C&D last time.

9/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-2322 BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Placed in last six starts including when third over C&D last month; probably bumped into a useful type when thrashed at Downpatrick on Monday but going back left-handed will suit better; has been hooded in the past, now tried in sideburns.
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7th

4

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

In The Trenches

11st 4lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finally made the breakthrough in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in June (good) at the 35th attempt; most recently just okay effort at Kilbeggan back in handicap company; more needed.

12/1

4th

1

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

In The Trenches

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finally made the breakthrough in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in June (2m3f, good) at the 35th attempt, having placed on numerous occasions; didn't bring that momentum to a beginners' chase at Wexford last time when pulled up after he made a bad mistake at the first and lost his action; overall record is off-putting.

5/1

3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

In The Trenches

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Long-standing maiden finally got it done when winning readily over hurdles last month; second in three of 13 chase starts, and some fair runs over fences without being placed in April/May; these types can kick on once they get their heads in front, and Donoghue prefers him to Sophia Rose.

5/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair middle-distance performer on the Flat, sole win coming over 1m4f; hurdles debut.
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3rd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Banana Three

10st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over flights last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; has to enter calculations in such a weak contest.

5/1

5th

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Banana Three

12st 0lb

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW Flat winner was disappointing over hurdles when last seen over a year ago.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 12-1, ran fine when fourth on debut at Tramore, just ahead of fellow debutant Scotcantou; has a few lengths to find with In The Trenches but much less exposed.
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9th

5

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

South Of Killerig

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: E Sheehy

Showed some ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles but pulled up in two points this year before 21l behind on stable debut in a Tramore maiden hurdle last time; others preferred.

18/1

6th

6

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:55 Tramore

South Of Killerig

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Has shown some ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles but has been pulled-up in two points this year; has to return to best for a new yard with cheekpieces added.

25/1

16th

10

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Listowel

South Of Killerig

11st 4lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two runners for yard; has run well in defeat in several maiden hurdles; likely to do better in this grade so watch the market on handicap debut.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners including Balder Succes (high-class 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase); unraced dam out of French 1m7f-2m1f hurdle/chase winner; second in a point in May for rider/trainer Rob James; rules debut.
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3

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Empire Succes

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Disqualified for a banned substance after winning a 2m4f Wexford maiden hurdle last October; solid third places over C&D and back at Wexford lately; should go close with cheekpieces added.

6/4

9

4th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:15 Wexford

Empire Succes

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Made all in a maiden hurdle at this track last October but subsequently disqualified for a banned substance (2m4f, yielding); returned to form following a pair of underwhelming runs when a 3.75l third at Cork in May; interesting contender.

4/1

3rd

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Empire Succes

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

disputed lead

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Doctor Dino gelding from useful French family; failed to complete in both points; rules debut.
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9th

1

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:10 Galway

Arch Empire

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

1-13 and rated 117 over hurdles; below best in that sphere in 2026 and moderate run in Flat maiden at Killarney on latest; best watched on chase debut.

20/1

5th

2

(11)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Arch Empire

11st 12lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Recent efforts over hurdles a little underwhelming but earned a mark of 84 after three good runs in Flat maidens last year, including when third in this race; major player if able to run up to that form.

7/2

8th

3

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Arch Empire

11st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gordon Elliott

Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner last August; shaped with promise at big odds in hot handicap at Punchestown on penultimate and 4lb lower now but needs to bounce back from poor novice hurdle effort at Wexford 18 days ago.

14/1

Form: 86

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to some smart jumping winners has finished mid-division in pair of bumpers; hurdles debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Lucky Manifest

10st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Started off for new stable in excellent form in the autumn, winning at Kelso (2m6f, good) before big-field second at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft), but his progress has stalled a bit since; needs combination of last month's wind op and first-time tongue-tie to have positive effect.

20/1

10th

11

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Lucky Manifest

11st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Made it 2-2 here on stable debut in October (2m6f, good) and close second of 18 at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) next time; hasn't run badly on either starts since and this lightly raced 6yo could benefit from the return to Kelso, but a career-best is needed and the drop to 2m isn't an obvious plus.

20/1

3rd

3

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

14:50 Plumpton

Lucky Manifest

11st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Dual hurdle winner at Kelso, most recently in October (2m6.5f, good) on yard debut; followed that with a 1l defeat at Cheltenham (soft) in November before finishing a perfectly acceptable eighth of ten in a Class 2 there last month (3m); now back in trip but should give another good account.

2/1

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Mr Whipped; dam useful Flat/hurdle performer for this one's original trainer David Kiely; unfancied on debut but showed plenty when fifth over C&D earlier this month; new yard.
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6th

6

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Polly Poppins

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

A 15-race maiden but her best form has come here; beaten 3.5l into third by well-handicapped rival over C&D in October off 7lb higher; below form three starts this term but she would have a big chance if reproducing October effort.

6/1

7th

11

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Polly Poppins

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Now 0-4 under rules, chase debut third in Tramore handicap last October probably her best effort; lots to find with a couple of these on last month's C&D debut effort.

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to five-time hurdles winner in Britain; 50-1, around 6l off In The Trenches when making promising debut at Tramore.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

11

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:05 Punchestown

Scotcantou

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

16/1

4th

11

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:05 Punchestown

Scotcantou

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

16/1

5th

5

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Scotcantou

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, headway before 3 out, hampered 2 out, no extra run-in

9/1

Form: 48

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful maiden on the Flat for Ger Lyons; beaten 24l both hurdle starts although more recent one was in decent Galway novice.
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8th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Hutton Glen

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Thomas Gibney

Has been in decline since showing useful form for Ger Lyons two seasons ago; no sign of a revival despite his slump in the ratings.

25/1

8th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Hutton Glen

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Thomas Gibney

Has been in decline since showing useful form for Ger Lyons two seasons ago; no sign of a revival despite his slump in the ratings.

25/1

15

(15)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Hutton Glen

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

15-race maiden and shown very little since 2023 in either sphere; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 7-08

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mare well held in first two hurdle starts.
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7th

1

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Dees Getaway

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Returned to form to cause 50-1 shock over C&D (soft; front pair clear) last month and is now 3-13 over hurdles; it's hard to predict whether she'll be in the right mood again but she won't mind if the ground dries out.

6/1

1st

11

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:11 Hexham

Dees Getaway

10st 7lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Scored at Ayr (2m) in November on just her second run for current yard but well below par all three runs since, only 11th at Carlisle (2m1f) last month; others are preferred.

50/1

11th

13

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Dees Getaway

11st 3lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Ex-Irish; 33-1 winner at Ayr (2m, soft; tongue-tie refitted) in November on second run for present yard but she hasn't run as well since, last time when stepped up to 3m; others look stronger.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m5f in France and pipped over that trip for Johnny Murtagh last month; starts off over hurdles for new yard and hood is back on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Vidisha

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2nd

50/1

12th

2

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:20 Wexford

Vidisha

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Won over 1m5f in France and pipped over that trip for Johnny Murtagh last month; starts off over hurdles for new yard and hood is back on.

10/1

8th

2

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Vidisha

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Won in France last year over 1m5f and steadily working her way into form this term, easily best run on latest when failing by short-head over same trip at Down Royal last month under today's rider; 2lb rise but shortlisted.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mahler 4yo is closely related to winners Ya Boy Ya (bumper and 2m4f-2m5f hurdle/chase) and Next Left (2m4f chase); won a point in May; rules/stable debut.
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4th

11

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

To The Wire

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Won a point-to-point last year but modest enough form in 2m maiden hurdles, mildly encouraging handicap debut run on last month's return at Fairyhouse over 2m4f; potential for more now upped further in trip.

20/1

Non-runners

Pearl Of Grange, Whispering Hopes, Kilda Kelle, Mount Mandela

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Payout
Exacta €23.40
Straight Forecast €16.62
Trifecta €293.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

In The Trenches

The Irish Sun:

South Of Killerig

TOPSPEED:

Struck By Churchil

POSTDATA:

In The Trenches