June 01 / 14.12 Kilbeggan

14.12

Yielding

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 5653-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Bang there when third in a Naas maiden (2m3f) but then beaten some 17l when second at Kilbeggan; place claims but looks vulnerable for win purposes.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Couldntmakeitup

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: J A Nash

Maiden has been placed a few times but has to bounce back from two poor runs; the new cheekpieces need to work.

25/1

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Couldntmakeitup

10st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J A Nash

Maiden was only beaten 4l in third in a 2m Punchestown handicap in January; stumbled halfway when was poor at Newbury since; is a player if bouncing back.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unplaced in bumper/2m-2m5f hurdles, sister to bumper/high-class 2m hurdle winner Darlan; the market should be instructive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Eye On The Ball

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

First foal; dam unplaced in bumper/2m-2m5f hurdles, sister to bumper/high-class 2m hurdle winner Darlan; the market should be instructive.

33/1

2

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Eye On The Ball

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

First foal; dam unplaced in bumper/2m-2m5f hurdles, sister to bumper/high-class 2m hurdle winner Darlan; the market should be instructive.

33/1

Form: P/ BF

Last run: 517 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 210,000euros as a 3yo and from the family of Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy; went off odds-on for a Fairyhouse bumper on the first day of 2024 and was pulled up after losing his action; could still be a smart prospect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 156y

17:05 Galway

I Am River

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Cost 210,000euros as a 3yo and from the family of Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy; odds-on for a Fairyhouse bumper on New Year's Day 2024 and was pulled up after losing his action; returned from a long absence to make all in a maiden at Kilbeggan two months ago, hard to assess

7/2

3

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

I Am River

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Cost 210,000euros as a 3yo and from the family of Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy; went off odds-on for a Fairyhouse bumper on the first day of 2024 and was pulled up after losing his action; could still be a smart prospect.

11/8

3

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

I Am River

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Cost 210,000euros as a 3yo and from the family of Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy; went off odds-on for a Fairyhouse bumper on the first day of 2024 and was pulled up after losing his action; could still be a smart prospect.

11/8

Form: 8423-2

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Now 0-25 under Rules but runner-up for a tenth time when going down narrowly in a handicap chase at Tipperary 24 days ago (2m); also has placed form in maidens and unlikely to be far away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 3526-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Has finished runner-up in three maiden hurdles and was beaten by his market rival in the latest at Clonmel (2m3f, good; handles softer); turn looks near.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

14:05 Downpatrick

Keep Kool Coko

11st 4lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Has hit the frame on all five maiden hurdle outings and chased home his two main market rivals at Kilbeggan last time; can be involved again but looks a bit more exposed than some of his rivals.

9/2

5

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Keep Kool Coko

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Has finished runner-up in three maiden hurdles and was beaten by his market rival in the latest at Clonmel (2m3f, good; handles softer); turn looks near.

3/1

5

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Keep Kool Coko

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Has finished runner-up in three maiden hurdles and was beaten by his market rival in the latest at Clonmel (2m3f, good; handles softer); turn looks near.

3/1

Form: 0P-

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 30l in his first maiden and was pulled up in the second; now hooded.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Orkneys Jack

10st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: L Young

Point winner has only had six runs under rules; promising Kilbeggan chasing debut but not as good twice since; however, can do better again now entering handicaps.

10/1

5th

4

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 142y

19:00 Roscommon

Orkneys Jack

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: L Young

Winning pointer rated just 90 over hurdles but was an encouraging 6.5l third on his chase debut, keeping on over 2m4f (yielding) at Kilbeggan and earning an RPR of 117; weakened when upped to 25.5f back there latest and now drops markedly back in trip; this may be too sharp a test.

6/1

5th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

19:07 Kilbeggan

Orkneys Jack

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: L Young

Returned from the point-to-point circuit to run a decent race in a beginners' chase over 2m4f here last month; likely to stay well and could run into a place.

10/1

Form: 609-00

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Early signs have not been encouraging, in two bumpers and three maidens (2m-2m6f).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

12

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Tedworth

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Got off the mark in a 2m4f Tramore handicap in April; was below that form at Killarney last month but would have a shout if back to his best.

12/1

8

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Tedworth

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Barry

Sole win came at Tramore (20.5f, yielding) in April off 5lb lower, pulling well clear with second; ran fine at Clonmel off revised mark; unseated back at Tramore when under pressure and beaten 19l, but didn't enjoy a clean run; contender.

8/1

7th

13

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Tedworth

10st 11lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Off the mark off 6lb lower in Tramore handicap hurdle in April (20.5f, yielding); came up short off revised rating at Clonmel; was feeling the pinch when unseating two out at Tramore latest; place shout.

6/1

Form: 9/00-

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a bumper and no worthwhile form in two maiden hurdles; will find his level further down the line.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

15:45 Punchestown

Twelve Tribes

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Ran in a bumper in 2022; no worthwhile form in three maiden hurdles this year; new headgear combination.

100/1

8

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Twelve Tribes

11st 12lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John C McConnell

Well beaten in a bumper and no worthwhile form in two maiden hurdles; will find his level further down the line.

100/1

8

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Twelve Tribes

11st 12lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John C McConnell

Well beaten in a bumper and no worthwhile form in two maiden hurdles; will find his level further down the line.

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak in the betting for a newcomer from this yard when sixth of 18 in a maiden at Down Royal (2m1f, good; 33-1); was beaten under 12l and showed some promise for the future.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Western Note

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Weak in the betting for a newcomer from this yard when sixth of 18 in a maiden at Down Royal (2m1f, good; 33-1); was beaten under 12l and showed some promise for the future.

25/1

9

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Western Note

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Weak in the betting for a newcomer from this yard when sixth of 18 in a maiden at Down Royal (2m1f, good; 33-1); was beaten under 12l and showed some promise for the future.

25/1

6th

13

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:00 Down Royal

Western Note

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Westerner gelding cost 6,500Euros as a foal; half-brother to winners Anchor Man (useful 2m5f hurdle) and True Or False (2m6f hurdle); dam half-sister to winners No Loose Change (smart 2m7f-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Dylan Ross (useful bumper and 2m hurdle/chase); newcomer from respected source; worth a market check.

10/1

Form: 53

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Overcame early interference to stay on for third in a 2m4f maiden at Sligo and looks mildly progressive; each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Whiskey On Ice

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Ex-Irish; was suited by drying ground, only reeled-in late at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft; 18-1; headgear absent) a month ago; competes from the same mark but with Dominic Hislop claiming a useful 10lb allowance; ticks plenty of boxes on just his third start for this trainer.

9/2

2nd

1

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Whiskey On Ice

12st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Made the frame a few times on good ground for previous yard; heavy going provides an excuse for lesser effort on debut for new stable; open to progress now handicapping.

14/1

3rd

5

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Worcester

Whiskey On Ice

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Displayed clear promise on all three hurdling starts in the spring, perhaps most notably when third of 12 at Sligo (2m4f, good) on second occasion; moves up in trip here; features prominently in calculations.

11/4

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Insufficient promise in a course maiden (80-1) to be of interest in the short term.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Damoso

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Left previous form behind when winning at Ballinrobe last month (22.5f, good); not sure this shorter trip will suit on the evidence of that run and unraced on slower than good.

3/1

12

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Damoso

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Showed next to nothing in three maiden outings, all at Kilbeggan; only mild promise from a midfield run on handicap debut at this venue; looks well held by third-placed Anysignofhim.

14/1

15

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Damoso

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Has shown next to nothing in three maiden outings, all at Kilbeggan; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried now and steps up in trip.

25/1

Form: 547/

Last run: 668 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed enough in her bumpers to believe she has a future but this is a belated return to action.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Aine Beag

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed enough in her bumpers to believe she has a future but this is a belated return to action.

33/1

12

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Aine Beag

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed enough in her bumpers to believe she has a future but this is a belated return to action.

33/1

7th

12

3rd Aug 2023

Soft

2m 2f 0y

18:10 Galway

Aine Beag

11st 7lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders, prominent before halfway, weakened gradually from over 2f out

20/1

Form: 0-9

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Completely tailed off in maidens at Ballinrobe and Sligo; instantly opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:42 Ballinrobe

Belle Of Boston

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Initial handicap mark is a reflection of poor maiden form; hard to make a case for her.

25/1

12

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:13 Roscommon

Belle Of Boston

10st 11lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Ciaran Murphy

Tailed off on first two starts and pulled up at Kilbeggan on latest; oppose.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam once-raced sister to useful French 2m2f-2m4f hurdle winner Best Sholo; hooded for debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 96y

20:28 Sligo

Belle Coko

11st 6lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: Garry Caldwell

Tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan nine days ago on debut.

100/1

15

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Belle Coko

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Garry Caldwell

First foal; dam once-raced sister to useful French 2m2f-2m4f hurdle winner Best Sholo; hooded for debut.

50/1

15

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Belle Coko

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Garry Caldwell

First foal; dam once-raced sister to useful French 2m2f-2m4f hurdle winner Best Sholo; hooded for debut.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very minor Flat form in four runs from 1m to 1m4f; no real appeal on this change of codes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:50 Galway

Eponine Etoile

11st 3lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Weak form on the Flat; not a bad run when fourth of 13 at Sligo on second hurdles start; needs to improve.

16/1

4th

12

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:50 Sligo

Eponine Etoile

10st 6lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Modest Flat form and the switch to this discipline didn't bring much improvement at Kilbeggan last time when 150-1; cheekpieces now go back on with a tongue-tie added.

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reserve; tailed off in a Sligo maiden hurdle at odds of 50-1.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:35 Navan

No Demand

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Darren Collins

Ordinary form in maidens; this trip may help his cause judged on a satisfactory handicap run over shorter at Galway; lost ground with a mistake at the fifth, stayed on from off the pace to finish in mid-division.

6/1

14

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

16:20 Galway

No Demand

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Darren Collins

Mild promise when fifth in a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Cork; struggled at Ballinrobe, no impact at Sligo; makes handicap debut.

16/1

Non-runners

Sea Of Doubt, Annilogs Force, Mountain Ahead

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €9.90
Straight Forecast €9.63
Trifecta €24.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

I Am River

TOPSPEED:

In The Trenches

The Irish Sun:

I Am River

POSTDATA:

In The Trenches