September 13 / 18.50 Ballinrobe

18.50

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 2m 1f 55y
  • 10 runners
RTV
View Course
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7-2U3F D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who enjoys sharp tracks; won on the Flat at Sligo last month; fell at the second fence behind Just Jacob at Tramore when last seen; runner-up behind The Eye Of Tulla in this race last year but 7lb higher now; the more rain the better for his chances.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 110y

16:25 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Charles Coakley

Prominent racer goes well here and won this last year; now 15lb higher for this year's renewal after beating subsequent winner at Ballinrobe; didn't get his own way up front when pulled up at Killarney on Sunday.

11/2

6

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Killarney

Itsalonglongroad

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Charles Coakley

Dual-purpose; 4-31 over fences; won two of last three starts; a winner three weeks ago at Ballinrobe (2m1f, good to yielding) off 101 and up 7lb for that; won on the Flat at Sligo in August; has won on soft and heavy ground; in fine form and has leading claims.

7/2

1st

4

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Itsalonglongroad

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Charles Coakley

made all, steadied 1st

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 4/833-

Last run: 357 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles but is 0-11 over larger obstacles; good third in a 2m4f handicap chase at Listowel when last seen and is well treated but has been off the track for the bones of a year; might need this run to blow the cobwebs away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

15

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Cahirdown Boy

10st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Locally trained; gained first win over fences on latest at Listowel off 100 (19.5f, soft to heavy); handles better ground; up 6lb for that last win and this is a much tougher race; will need a big career best; others are preferred.

11/1

1st

7

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:25 Listowel

Cahirdown Boy

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

midfield, hampered by faller 2nd

11/2

2nd

6

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Cahirdown Boy

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

in touch with leaders, prominent after 1st

7/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: FP7/61 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner on good ground who was in need of the run after a lengthy absence when down the field at Downpatrick over hurdles in July; made all to win in style on handicap debut over fences at Tramore last month (Erigmoor back in second) and could still be ahead of the assessor.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Tramore

Just Jacob

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won over C&D last month and was a solid third at Ballinrobe five days ago off this mark; has a chance again if this doesn't come too soon

4/1

3rd

2

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Just Jacob

11st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, prominent after 1st

4/1

1st

2

18th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:33 Tramore

Just Jacob

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual hurdle winner on good ground, never sighted on return from 544-day absence at Downpatrick in June; reverts to fences here having shown nothing in three attempts in late 2022 so impossible to assess on handicap debut; market likely best guide.

14/1

Form: 33-352 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden but has been running well in handicap chases since joining Gordon Elliott, third at Downpatrick and Tramore and sent off favourite when runner-up behind the reopposing Just Jacob last month; 7lb pull in the weights with that rival now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Erigmoor

11st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

14-race maiden but some good runs over larger obstacles since joining this yard earlier this year; others probably on better marks though.

20/1

4th

7

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Erigmoor

11st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Remains a maiden but has been running well in handicap chases since joining Gordon Elliott, third at Downpatrick and Tramore and sent off favourite when runner-up behind the reopposing Just Jacob last month; 7lb pull in the weights with that rival now.

5/2

2nd

4

18th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:33 Tramore

Erigmoor

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden under all codes but two solid efforts in handicap chases, C&D third in April and only lost second late on over 2m4f at Downpatrick; faded tamely (unbalanced) at latter venue since in beginners' contest; return to handicap company to suit and one to consider.

15/2

Form: 509527

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Now 0-21 but has placed seven times and was a good second here over hurdles (2m1f, yielding to soft) last month; solid effort in competitive handicap at Galway four days ago but never landed a blow on sole chase start at Thurles in November; hard to recommend.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 110y

16:25 Tramore

Tomas O Maille

11st 2lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: M Flannery

Ran well at times over hurdles without getting the job done; fair handicap chase form lately, fifth to Itsalonglongroad at Ballnrobe and placed over 2m5f since; hard to know his best trip but likely needs further than this.

7/1

3rd

4

2nd Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 27y

15:35 Sligo

Tomas O Maille

11st 10lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: M Flannery

Has the ability to win races and placed five times over hurdles; 7-2, ran okay on second chase start in Ballinrobe handicap last month and has form over this far.

15/2

5th

5

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Tomas O Maille

11st 4lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Now 0-21 but has placed seven times and was a good second here over hurdles (2m1f, yielding to soft) last month; solid effort in competitive handicap at Galway four days ago but never landed a blow on sole chase start at Thurles in November; hard to recommend.

12/1

Form: -04853

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is yet to find the winner's enclosure; has been running well in defeat over hurdles of late; trainer has an excellent record with older horses but it's late in the day for this mare to go chasing; 1lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 54y

16:50 Galway

Cottage Artist

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

soon prominent, dropped to rear on near side of group when jumped slightly right and hampered by faller 2 out, soon weakened

20/1

6th

9

2nd Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 120y

14:25 Sligo

Cottage Artist

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Modest maiden hurdler beaten around 20l on chase debut in Ballinrobe handicap last time and is 9lb wrong.

25/1

Form: 0-FF65

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been disappointing since; fell on first two chase outings and beaten out of sight over C&D last month; should find handicap company easier now but has plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Thunder

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been disappointing since; fell on first two chase outings and beaten out of sight over C&D last month; should find handicap company easier now but has plenty to prove.

12/1

5th

4

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 43y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Thunder

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been mostly poor since; fell both chase starts; can't be fancied.

50/1

6th

4

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Thunder

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John Patrick Ryan

took keen hold, led, joined when not fluent 5th, not fluent 3 out, soon headed and ridden, weakened before 2 out

16/1

Form: 51-0PP CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Out of form since returning this year, tailed off at Tipperary before pulling up at Wexford and Roscommon; however, he bolted up in this race last year, loves going right-handed and is now only 3lb above his last winning mark; comes with big risks attached but keep a close eye on the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:25 Listowel

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 6lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Brian M McMahon

midfield, hampered 1st, hampered by faller and lost ground 2nd

18/1

8

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Brian M McMahon

prominent, hampered by faller then brought down just after 1st

28/1

8

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

The Eye Of Tulla

11st 2lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Brian M McMahon

Out of form since returning from a break; tailed off at Tipperary then pulled up at Wexford; however, nearly all of his best form is going right handed and he ran well over C&D on unsuitably heavy ground last August; could go well at a price but remains 6lb above his last winning mark.

25/1

Form: 9P0-08

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden on the Flat and over hurdles; well beaten in three starts this summer including when making no impression on chasing debut at Wexford when last seen; readily passed over.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Carslake

10st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Aengus King

Poor maiden on the Flat and over hurdles; well beaten in three starts this summer including when making no impression on chasing debut at Wexford when last seen; readily passed over.

33/1

8th

10

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:58 Wexford

Carslake

10st 10lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Aengus King

Maiden on Flat and over hurdles; poor last twice and not easy to fancy now.

40/1

12th

6

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Carslake

11st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Aengus King

Dual-purpose maiden, poor form on last three hurdle starts; last of 16 in a 2m1f Flat handicap at Limerick last week.

33/1

Form: -80630 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Chase winner in France in 2019; winless since and looks difficult to fancy on all known form although ran well on penultimate outing at Cork over hurdles; yard went several seasons without a winner but have netted two this term to date; 14lb wrong at the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

So Easy Way

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: I Madden

pressed leader, fell 1st

20/1

12th

14

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:53 Ballinrobe

So Easy Way

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: I Madden

Poor strike-rate of 1-37 and the sole win came over fences in France back in 2019; however, under positive tactics he finished third of 16 in a Cork handicap hurdle last week.

6/1

Non-runners

Red Ball Of Fire

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €77.40
Straight Forecast €112.82
Tricast €466.93
Trifecta €456.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cahirdown Boy

The Irish Sun:

Erigmoor

SPOTLIGHT:

The Eye Of Tulla

POSTDATA:

Itsalonglongroad

TOPSPEED:

Cahirdown Boy