July 05 / 19.30 Bellewstown

19.30

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • 16 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 4466-U

Last run: 50 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens for Henry de Bromhead last year; was well beaten when unseated on handicap debut at Kilbeggan; needs a return to best in cheekpieces.
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1

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Godblessyourosie

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Some promise in maidens for Henry de Bromhead last year; was well beaten when unseated on handicap debut at Kilbeggan; needs a return to best in cheekpieces.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22773-

Last run: 246 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Some promise in bumpers and placed in three maiden hurdles last year for former yard; looks fairly handicapped if at his best on return for a yard in good form; the market may guide.
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1

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

19:56 Kilbeggan

Garnacho

12st 2lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Hurdles winner made a positive seasonal return at Listowel in May when second (2m5f, good to yielding) and that run set him up nicely to win his chasing debut at Wexford in a novice contest (2m4f, good), jumping soundly to repel Costacurta by 2.5l; turnaround at the weights with that rival should bring them closer.

7/2

1st

5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Garnacho

11st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Fair good-ground hurdler over around 2m4f, easy winner at Bellewstown last summer and comes here on the back of a good run at Listowel; nicely-bred sort goes chasing now under regular rider.

7/1

2nd

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Garnacho

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Justified strong market support when scoring by 12l on debut for this yard at Bellewstown (2m5f, good) in July; has struggled off 16lb higher mark in three runs since; may need some help from the handicapper.

12/1

Form: 8470-8

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Some decent maiden runs in defeat but was disappointing on handicap debut at Limerick in first-time blinkers; needs much more.
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3

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

O Bon Pardon

11st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Paul Nolan

Some decent maiden runs in defeat but was disappointing on handicap debut at Limerick in first-time blinkers; needs much more.

16/1

13

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

O Bon Pardon

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Final maiden effort wasn't his best but he was bang there in a Naas race in December and now goes in blinkers on handicap debut; could be interesting.

14/1

13

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

O Bon Pardon

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Final maiden effort wasn't his best but he was bang there in a Naas race in December and now goes in blinkers on handicap debut; could be interesting.

14/1

Form: 709-63 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden hurdle winner over 2m5f last September ran her best race in handicaps back there last time; cheekpieces worn then retained but needs to build on that.
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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: 66P-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; not bad efforts on two of four maiden hurdles; needs to show her best on handicap debut with a hood added.
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2nd

9

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Poetic Focus

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Andrew Slattery

0-12 and hasn't looked like shedding the maiden tag in recent starts; tailed off at Sligo latest; others more convincing.

25/1

13th

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Poetic Focus

11st 1lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Much better, compared to her return, at Bellewstown last time when a 12.5l fifth of 15; others more likely.

14/1

5th

10

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:18 Bellewstown

Poetic Focus

11st 2lb

J: Josh Younge

T: Andrew Slattery

Promise in two of her six runs last season, including when fifth in this contest on good off 7lb higher; too keen and soft ground legitimate excuses for below-par effort on yard/seasonal debut at Limerick; worth monitoring.

20/1

Form: 0000-

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Point winner has been well beaten in four maiden hurdles but is likely to do better tackling handicaps; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added; check the market.
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2

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Glens Sensation

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Point-to-point winner in 2023; poor hurdles form; has struggled in two outings over fences.

200/1

12

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 150y

15:55 Limerick

Glens Sensation

10st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Point-to-point winner in 2023; yet to show any signs of winning potential in eight starts over hurdles; remote sixth at Fairyhouse nine days ago.

25/1

Form: 65/46-

Last run: 221 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in France showed some ability in five hurdle starts in UK; worth a market check on debut for this yard.
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4

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Illucidate

11st 5lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Has shown ability in France and Britain for former stables; was detached when falling on debut for this stable at Bellewstown; best watched for now.

16/1

7

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Illucidate

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gary McGill

Flat winner in France showed some ability in five hurdle starts in UK; worth a market check on debut for this yard.

12/1

Form: 795-UP

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Point winner has questions to answer after being pulled-up last time but would have a shout on some of his better efforts from last year.
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13

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Younowhatimean

10st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Regressive maiden after 15 hurdle starts; might not have stayed 3m last time bus still isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

11th

18

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Younowhatimean

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling and not getting any nearer to a breakthrough of late; tries 3m for the first time over hurdles.

25/1

11th

18

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Younowhatimean

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling and not getting any nearer to a breakthrough of late; tries 3m for the first time over hurdles.

25/1

Form: 2U3P-2

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden was third at Ballinrobe over 2m5f before pulled-up over 3m at Kilbeggan when raced too keenly; bounced back to be just denied over 2m3f at Limerick last time; up 3lb but a big player if repeating that.
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7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run when third at this venue in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan, then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown; never in the hunt over C&D on latest.

10/1

6

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run over C&D after a break in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown latest; best on good ground; chance if in the mood and the track dries out but risks attached.

15/2

9

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Shane Nolan

Maiden was third at Ballinrobe over 2m5f before pulled-up over 3m at Kilbeggan when raced too keenly; bounced back to be just denied over 2m3f at Limerick last time; up 3lb but a big player if repeating that.

4/1

Form: 5P-59

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Raced keenly and was never involved on handicap debut over 3m2f at Sligo last time; can do better down in trip; yard amongst the winners.
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10

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Mystic Milly

10st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Modest form in maidens and no real signs of progress in three handicaps; needs more in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

9

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

14:18 Downpatrick

Mystic Milly

10st 7lb

J: Mr D O’Sullivan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Not a bad run on her final start in maidens but has finished well beaten in her two handicap starts at 3m2f and 20.5f; 1lb wrong here and others make more appeal.

25/1

Form: 000P-8

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up on handicap debut at Clonmel in February but a better effort at Limerick on return; down 3lb but needs a fair bit more with blinkers added.
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2

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Won over C&D in August off 6lb lower, backing up her previous promising C&D third; beaten 22l stepped up to 2m6f on latest at Listowel; not discounted back in trip and back at this venue.

4/1

4th

2

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Stone Forest

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Eoin Doyle

Gained a deserved win at Wexford (20.5f, good) on latest (Corkbeg second); up 7lb but he did it nicely and there could be more improvement in this 4yo; wants good ground.

9/2

1st

5

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Improved in blinkers the last twice, third at both Bellewstown and over C&D three weeks ago, staying on again; 4yo probably has more to come.

9/1

Form: 0546-5

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Posted some alright runs in defeat but has been slow to drop in the handicap; beaten 11l at Limerick last time and now 2lb lower; cheekpieces might help.
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10th

14

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Avandra

10st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has mostly run well this year; beaten just 2l when runner up at Tramore in May; beaten similar distances on last three starts and needs to find a bit more to get her head in front; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn last time.

9/1

4th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Avandra

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

0-21 but some reasons for hope in her runs this season; was a 2l second at Tramore in May (2m, good) and okay efforts at Cork (2m2f, good) when fifth of 23 and when third of ten over C&D last time (good); more needed to win but definite place possibilities.

5/1

3rd

12

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Avandra

10st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Things picked up when second at Tramore (2m, good) and even though she ran poorly at Sligo next time, her recent outing at Cork also held promise when fifth of 23 (2m2f, good); may get involved.

9/1

Form: 0-887

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat and in maiden hurdles; badly hampered early and always in rear on handicap debut at Sligo; can do better.
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9th

2

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Jaadil

11st 11lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: D E Fitzgerald

Proved progressive last year, scoring at Cork (18.5f, gd) in October either side of runner-up finishes; pulled up and fell early in two starts this year so needs to bounce back up in trip.

12/1

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Jaadil

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: D E Fitzgerald

Progressive in the autumn; runner-up at Navan (2m3f, yielding) before gaining a first win in emphatic fashion at Cork (2m3f, good); good effort at Sligo next time when runner-up; reported to have mucus when pulled up on seasonal return at Cork last time; chance at her best.

11/1

14

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Jaadil

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D E Fitzgerald

Progressive in the autumn; runner-up at Navan (2m3f, yielding) before gaining a first win in emphatic fashion over C&D (good); good effort at Sligo last time in October when filling the second spot (2m2f, good to yielding); interesting candidate if fit enough.

7/1

Form: 36/F73

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Maiden was third but beaten 21l at Sligo last time and needs much more off 2lb lower.
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20

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Tea It Is

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Yet to win but plenty of placed form in good-ground handicaps last summer; better for last month's return and could place.

18/1

20

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Tea It Is

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden has had plenty of chances but was placed four times (once here) in good-ground contests during a consistent spell of form last summer; returns from nearly six months off.

14/1

17

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Tea It Is

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden has gone off at relatively short odds for his last seven starts; ran well over 2m1f (good) here in August; beaten 7.25l into fourth when 7-2 favourite at Gowran latest (2m4f, yielding); down 1lb and drops in trip; place shout.

5/1

Form: 000-94

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Maiden was fourth, beaten 8l, in first-time cheekpieces at Tramore last time; could be involved if building on that down 1lb.
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5th

16

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

The Border Boy

10st 3lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Sole win in 25 starts came at Cork (2m1f, good) a year ago; back on that mark but poor on last hurdles run at Punchestown and pulled up over fences here last month; capable but needs to shrug off latest effort.

16/1

15

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

The Border Boy

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Just 1-21 over hurdles; posted a decent effort on his second chase start at Tramore in May when running on well to take fourth of ten (2m6f, good); others preferred.

8/1

4th

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

The Border Boy

10st 5lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Only 1-21 over hurdles, the win coming on good ground at Wexford last summer (similar mark); did finish well held on chase debut in November and also in his subsequent run back hurdling.

20/1

Form: 50-860

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
First reserve; beaten only 7l at Ballinrobe in May but Tramore race came too soon three days later when well behind; a minor squeak if rebounding.
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10

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Shing Shilla

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Third in a Sligo handicap (2m2f, good) last August but she's not gone on from that and has been pulled up and tailed off in last two starts; overall record is now 0-17 and others are preferred,

16/1

7th

21

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Shing Shilla

11st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Low-level handicapper and a 16-race maiden; rated 75 and likely to struggle here.

80/1

13

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Shing Shilla

10st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Maiden put in one of her best efforts when C&D third in August off this mark (good); didn't count over 2m4f at Galway on latest; more needed.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €56.90
Straight Forecast €58.59
Tricast €971.16

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cois Fharraige

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Klassman

POSTDATA:

Cois Fharraige

The Irish Sun:

Klassman