July 23 / 15.08 Wexford

15.08

Yielding To Soft

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £8045.45
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 130-83 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 5yo; won a Roscommon maiden hurdle on rules debut last September (form franked) but well held twice afterwards; not fluent in chasing debut at Tipperary when well beaten; improved display at Tramore last time when still in contention but making a mistake at the last to finish third (horse in second has won since); can go well on handicap chase debut.
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9th

5

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Wonleg

10st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Has run well but has ultimately come up short in three runs since winning at Wexford last July (2m, good); far from disgraced but still beaten 18l on latest in premier handicap at Aintree (2m, gd-sft) and same mark now; longer trip needs to eke out more (good chance will stay on breeding).

11/1

5th

11

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Wonleg

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Wexford handicap (2m, good) last July on third chase start and returned to form when third of 20 at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December; needs a career best today but this unexposed 6yo represents a top Irish trainer (who saddles three) and could yet have more to offer.

20/1

2

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Wonleg

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Roscommon maiden hurdle last year and got off the mark over fences when scoring on handicap debut at Wexford over 2m; raised 7lb but is lightly-raced and has to be respected.

7/4

Form: 3171-F D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Tramore novice chase winner in January (2m, heavy); fell when returned to that track in handicap chase on most recent start in late May; sole hurdles win came at Tramore also, so it remains to be seen how effective he is away from there; chance.
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8

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Be Fierce

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Two of his three wins have come at Tramore, including his sole chase score; solid in defeat at Tramore and Punchestown the last twice; ran well enough over C&D once, so could go well.

12/1

4th

10

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

Be Fierce

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Course winner over hurdles on testing ground; 1-6 over fences, the win coming on heavy ground at Tramore; not a bad effort back there on latest (15.5f, good) when a 14.5l fourth of 14 and eased 2lb; could go well if the forecast rain materialises.

11/2

4th

4

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Be Fierce

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Won over hurdles at Punchestown in January (2m, sft-hvy); his C&D novice chase win came on testing ground too and it was yielding when he won here over hurdles; goes well fresh so lack of a recent run isn't a concern but could do with some rain.

10/1

Form: 5835-5 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two chase starts (novice and beginners'); twice a winner over hurdles and not a bad run in that sphere at Punchestown last month (2m3f, good to yielding); that run is sandwiched between two moderate Flat outings, including when beaten 15l at Tramore most recently.
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10

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:45 Fairyhouse

Your Honor

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

Dual hurdles winner with his last win coming in December 2023; reverts to hurdles, having been chasing in recent times with little success; finished a 13.5l fifth at Punchestown in June (2m3f, good to yielding) off 116 when last seen in this sphere; others preferred.

20/1

Form: F/92-1

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner at Downpatrick over fences, including last time when he kept on gamely to win by 0.5l (2m3f, good); raised 5lb for that effort but he was returning from a 278-day absence so he may be capable of improving again.
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3rd

3

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:50 Market Rasen

Lakefield Flyer

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

A third win over fences at Stratford on Tuesday and he's 9lb lower for this return to hurdling (0-9); has to be of interest with trip/ground ideal.

11/4

1st

3

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

20:18 Stratford

Lakefield Flyer

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual chase winner but has yet to match that level in three starts this year, including when seemingly not staying 3m at Hexham 24 days ago; drop back in trip should suit but he needs to stage a revival.

16/1

7th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

18:10 Hexham

Lakefield Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Both wins have come at Downpatrick (2m3f); plugged on to finish a modest second at Plumpton (2m1f, good; beaten 21l) 11 days ago; that should have given him confidence though - fell at Killarney prior - and this extra yardage could suit.

10/1

Form: 64-046 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner with two of his wins coming at about this trip; last win came at Thurles in February (2m, good); runs following that have been mediocre; 4lb below last winning mark but needs more.
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8th

9

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Philip Fenton

In and out form this year; good second at Thurles (2m6f, soft) before tailed off at Wexford (2m4f, soft); continued wonderful Tramore course form when easily winning over 2m6f (good to yielding) in April, adding his fifth chase win (four at Tramore); beaten 31l off this mark back at favoured track last time.

12/1

8th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still.

5/1

1st

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive

6/1

Form: -53323 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner; returns to chasing having attempted to exploit his lower hurdles mark when placed the last twice, including when a head second at this track earlier this month (2m1f, good); last win over fences came at Tramore in April off 98 (2m, good); unable to follow up from revised mark in three following chase starts.
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2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Prince Of Air

12st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Hurdles and three-time chase winner; best form at Tramore; was demoted from first in Killarney chase last summer; never sighted in first three starts for this yard; blinkers go on now.

16/1

11th

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Prince Of Air

11st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

One hurdle and two chase wins at this venue; was demoted from first in a Killarney chase last autumn; has a chance if back to form after two poor chase efforts for this new yard.

9/2

6th

9

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Prince Of Air

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Likes a sharp 2m and good ground; first past the post against useful rival at Killarney in October and better for recent comeback; 2lb wrong and ground may not be dry enough.

20/1

Form: 3588-2

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner was out of form towards the end of last year but appeared to have turned a corner on her return to action last month when finishing a 1.75l second of 9 at Kilbeggan under an enterprising front-running ride (2m4f, good); may be capable of coming on for that run.
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8

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Kilashee

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Better hurdler than a chaser, and her last three runs over fences do nothing to dispute that; pulled up at Roscommon on her return.

16/1

8

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Kilashee

11st 5lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: John Patrick Ryan

Better hurdler than chaser; she is at least back off her correct mark this time but wouldn't be the percentage call; now an 11yo.

20/1

12th

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Kilashee

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Made all to win her eighth race over jumps at Galway last time; 9lb higher and may not get away with the same runaway tactics today but still on the shortlist.

4/1

Form: P-4622

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
A couple of placed finishes over fences earlier in the year; tailed off at Kilbeggan on his most recent chase outing; his two good ground runs over hurdles at about 3m this month have been encouraging, finishing second both times; this looks short enough for him and he is 1lb wrong.
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7th

15

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Spellacys Cross

10st 9lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: James M Barcoe

Dual chase winner is 0-17 over hurdles but has posted some solid runs lately at Punchestown and Limerick; should be involved again.

8/1

4th

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Spellacys Cross

10st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back handicap chase winner at Clonmel in October; unable to take advantage of lower hurdles mark in four recent runs but fair third of 18 at Punchestown (3m, good) on latest; big player again despite inability to win over timber to date a concern.

6/1

Non-runners

Solly Attwell

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wonleg

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lakefield Flyer

POSTDATA:

Lake Chad

The Irish Sun:

Wonleg

TOPSPEED:

Lakefield Flyer