August 03 / 13.50 Galway

13.50

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8289.26
  • 2m 0f 160y
  • 15 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 5164- D

Last run: 143 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Ran in two conditions races after winning a maiden at Punchestown in January; excellent effort on the Flat here on Tuesday, ran, stayed on well after meeting trouble in running to force a dead-heat in a handicap over the extended 1m; first handicap hurdle now.
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2nd

1

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Castleheath

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Irish challenger; just 1-8 over hurdles but returned from seven-month break with creditable second of 17 at Galway festival (2m, good) last month and has a big role to play under Sean Bowen.

5/2

2nd

7

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Castleheath

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time Flat winner is 1-7 over timber, that win in a Punchestown maiden (2m1f, soft) last season; absent since poor run at Limerick over Christmas so watching brief advised, unless market speaks.

14/1

2

(15)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Castleheath

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Hurdles winner is 3-7 on turf on the Flat; deadheated at the Galway festival (8.5f, yielding) before two lesser runs over hurdles; returned to the Flat at the Curragh three weeks ago to bag another win (1m2f, yielding); up 9lb now but should be in the mix again.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 015P2- D

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on soft ground; wide-margin winner of a 20-runner 2m Gowran handicap hurdle off in March; failed to stay 2m4f at Fairyhouse before restored to form when 50-1 second back over 2m at the Punchestown festival.
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11

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Battle Of Ridgeway

10st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Martin Hassett

Has improved since finishing third at the Listowel festival, splitting Jasko De Dames and Drumgill; recorded his third chase win at Navan in December; up in grade here following a 9lb rise in the ratings; handles testing conditions.

10/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

Battle Of Ridgeway

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Martin Hassett

Got his second chasing win when taking a C&D handicap in August by a short head (good), probably value for more (idled and rider misjudged finish line); raised to current mark for run at Listowel and not disgraced when a keeping on third (17.5f, yielding to soft); one of the likelier contenders.

4/1

Form: 1621P- CD

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
In good form on the Flat since pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Naas in February; won over 1m6f at Navan; 10lb rise proved too much at Killarney; ran a fine race when staying on well for third behind Filey Bay in the amateur handicap here on Monday; today's rider partnered him to a 12l Punchestown win in January, 12lb higher now.
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7th

5

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Ragmans Corner

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Killarney winner in the spring and finished a very creditable fourth of 20 in the Galway Hurdle (Thisistheway second, Gameball third); reverted to Flat to win Killarney amateur riders' contest last month and cheekpieces now fitted for hurdles return.

9/1

1st

2

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:20 Killarney

Ragmans Corner

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Gerard Keane

Better known as a smart four-time hurdles winner; good recent form when fourth in the Galway Hurdle off a mark of 132, roughly the same ability as Samui; also a capable Flat performer but his 81 rating makes him 23lb inferior to Samui in this sphere.

9/2

Form: 8P-706 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
16-1 chance when winning at last year's festival; out of form this year until he showed signs of a return to his best when sixth to the progressive Jerrari in Monday's repeat bid.
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4th

6

13th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:30 Hereford

Son Of Hypnos

10st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Initially disappointing for this stable this year but exploited a much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good to firm) in August; possibly went too hard when attempting to follow up next time; remains on a workable mark and one to consider.

10/1

6th

2

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 11lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Initially disappointing for new stable this year but exploited much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner by 8l here (2m2f, good to firm) last month; back up 8lb for that but remains well handicapped on old form.

10/1

1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.

40/1

Form: /4514/ D

Last run: 665 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Cartmel almost two years ago; not much encouragement from two runs on the Flat this season.
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No Results Found

Form: 496-77 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Long-priced maiden hurdle winner early last season; unplaced in three handicap attempts between March and May; not a bad effort in first-time cheekpieces when seventh in a 20-runner contest here on Monday; has 3 3/4l to find with Son Of Hypnos on that running, not much between him and Eyeeye.
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3rd

4

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Half A Chance

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish challenger whose sole success came in a Limerick maiden on his hurdles debut in May 2024; placed five times last term and returns to this discipline after a couple of unsuccessful runs over fences this month; win record is offputting.

8/1

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:20 Cartmel

Half A Chance

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole success came in a Limerick maiden hurdle in May 2024; placed several times since and made a promising debut over fences when fourth of 12 at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) 16 days ago; should win races but up against a serious rival here.

9/4

4th

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Half A Chance

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole win came in 2m Limerick maiden hurdle two years ago; consistent placed form in handicap hurdles last year, well below best last month at Plumpton; straight into handicap company for chase debut and inexperience a concern.

20/1

Form: 0-6960 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner last October; has tended to struggle since; down the field at 40-1 over C&D on Wednesday; this is a weaker race, still hard to fancy; changed headgear combination.
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7

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Miss Dishy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden hurdle winner last October; has tended to struggle since; down the field at 40-1 over C&D on Wednesday; this is a weaker race, still hard to fancy; changed headgear combination.

25/1

12

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Miss Dishy

10st 3lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden hurdle winner in October but has really struggled for form since and no signs of a revival in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan 19 days ago; wears first-time tongue-tie.

40/1

Form: 3-P639

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form on Flat and over hurdles; not disgraced as a 66-1 chance when finishing in mid-field here on Monday; tongue-tie added now.
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4th

4

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:52 Southwell

Eyeeye

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

0-32 under all codes; arrives here in no form and has undergone a wind operation.

40/1

8th

5

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Eyeeye

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Struggled on stable debut at Stratford (2m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and is now 0-31 under all codes; difficult to enthuse over.

100/1

11th

2

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Eyeeye

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Predictably struggled in good-quality Irish Flat maiden last month and is now 0-30 under all codes; has much more realistic assignment now back in a low-grade handicap hurdle for new stable but still makes only limited appeal.

33/1

Form: 07-873

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
No success from 22 outings; placed in six of his 14 starts over hurdles but hard to see him making a breakthrough at this stage; has almost 4l to find with Jack Holiday on Sligo running
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4th

7

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Pahlavi

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressive over hurdles this year but more encouraging run a week ago at Downpatrick off career-low mark, only losing second late on over 2m2f behind a clear winner; same mark but more needed to play a major role.

10/1

3rd

5

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Pahlavi

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressive over hurdles this year, well beaten over C&D on latest; last win came over C&D in August 2025 off 8lb higher so is well treated if finding his best.

14/1

6th

4

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Pahlavi

11st 9lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressive over hurdles this year; 11l fifth of 14 at Tramore last time (2m1f, good to yielding) was one of his better efforts; others more likely.

14/1

Form: 4234-7 BF

Last run: 85 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Placed over 3m and 2m4f in first two handicap hurdle starts; unplaced favourite over 2m4f at Cork in May; solid chance on overall form, though might want further than this; trainer has also declared Pralognan, who was due to run on the Flat here on Friday
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3rd

4

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 69y

17:07 Punchestown

Aurea Fortuna

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: A J Martin

Was way below form in two runs in the spring but signs of life after a break when fourth at Listowel (2m3f) last month and easily won this contest last year; 7lb higher now but this has likely been the target.

4/1

4th

6

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Aurea Fortuna

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Was way below form in two runs (one each hurdles and fences) in the spring but would have a chance on his Punchestown win from last year; not ruled out.

20/1

Form: 1P-F82 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Veteran six-time winner; Veteran is rated 10lb lower than over fences; second at Sligo last time gives him a slight edge over Pahlavi; this looks like a stronger race.
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2

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Jack Holiday

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran 4-time chase winner; ran with credit over timber at Sligo in July but lacklustre efforts twice, including back over fences last month; still above highest winning mark and easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Jack Holiday

10st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

One of his four chase wins came over C&D; mixed form over hurdles and fences this season but has a shout if back to his best.

9/1

11

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Jack Holiday

10st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran six-time winner; Veteran is rated 10lb lower than over fences; second at Sligo last time gives him a slight edge over Pahlavi; this looks like a stronger race.

14/1

Form: 68-4

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Failed to stay 2m6f in a maiden at Tramore last time; make handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces; open to improvement.
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8th

5

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Kotkito Bello

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for yard; dual hurdles winner rated 10lb higher in that sphere; sole chase start resulted in a 3.5l win in a beginners' at Thurles (18.5f, gd-yld) in October; pulled up in hot handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest but unexposed over fences and could go well in first handicap chase.

11/4

17

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Kotkito Bello

10st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: P J Rothwell

On a roll earlier in the season, hat-trick of wins included over hurdles at Punchestown and Thurles; DRF fifth wasn't a bad run upped in grade but other may now be better handicapped (1lb wrong here).

16/1

5th

18

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Kotkito Bello

10st 1lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: P J Rothwell

Won last three starts; one over fences and the last two over hurdles, at Punchestown and Thurles; is up another 13lb but has to be considered again.

14/1

Form: 3478-0 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Hit a good patch of form last autumn, highlighted by a Roscommon win and Fairyhouse second; struggled over fences on her return from a break.
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8th

14

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Listowel

Sayitfirst

10st 2lb

J: Evan Nugent

T: Darren Collins

Better chaser than hurdler; fair form last year highlighted by a handicap chase win at Sligo in October, followed by two seconds; down the field on both starts this season; 11lb lower than over fences.

12/1

10th

9

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Sayitfirst

11st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Darren Collins

More highly rated over fences than hurdles, winning 2m2f Sligo novice last autumn and touched off in 2m handicaps at Tramore and Down Royal; returned from eight-month absence when never counting in 2m handicap hurdle here last month, expected to come on for that.

10/1

8th

8

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:57 Ballinrobe

Sayitfirst

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Potentially well handicapped relative to her best chase form; good form in that sphere last October when backing up a Sligo win with seconds at Tramore and Down Royal; might need the run, her first since out of her depth in a Grade 2 mares' chase at Cork last December; 13lb lower than her chase mark

10/1

Form: 9-5495

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Encouraging run on return from a year off at Sligo in June; needs to step up on recent handicap form; faces a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap
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8th

11

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Seventy Eight Team

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-15 under rules and was pulled up twice at Punchestown over hurdles and then fences before tailed off when out of her depth in a Galway beginners' last time; others preferred.

33/1

8th

10

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Seventy Eight Team

11st 5lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Paul John Gilligan

Low-rated hurdler/chaser; pulled up in a handicap chase at Punchestown last time; out of her depth here.

200/1

17

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Seventy Eight Team

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Paul John Gilligan

A maiden in 18 starts, four over fences, but put in three fair efforts over fences last year, most notably when second to Hit The Frame at Wexford, before being pulled up at this track over hurdles 177 days ago; 5lb out of the handicap off basement mark here but could go well.

16/1

Form: 87O70

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
No worthwhile form; 15lb out of the handicap; safe to omit from calculations
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7th

5

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:22 Downpatrick

Georginas Jet

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Paul John Gilligan

Ran out a 10l winner over C&D on good ground in June off 7lb lower; held when favourite next two starts before solid third of 16 at Sligo (2m2f, good) off current mark; failed to stay at Sligo (20.5f) last time but has course, trip and conditions to suit here.

11/4

7th

4

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Georginas Jet

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Placed in three handicaps last August at up to 2m6f; 10l winner over this trip at Downpatrick in June; held when favourite on next two starts; very closely matched with Phoenix Arizona on running here last time; should be thereabouts.

9/2

3rd

10

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Georginas Jet

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Placed in three handicaps last August at up to 2m6f; 10l winner over this trip at Downpatrick in June; held when favourite twice since; good ground is important to her.

14/1

Non-runners

Pralognan

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ragmans Corner

The Irish Sun:

Kotkito Bello

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pahlavi

TOPSPEED:

Sayitfirst

POSTDATA:

Ragmans Corner