September 05 / 17.07 Kilbeggan

17.07

Good To Yielding

Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6095.04
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • 15 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 3-21F D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on third bumper start at Downpatrick last month (2m3f, good); joint-favourite for hurdles debut last time back at that track (2m6f, good) when leading and falling at two out but before the race had started in earnest; one of the leading contenders here but must concede plenty of weight.
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11

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Minella Supreme

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John C McConnell

Won a bumper last August (2m3f, good) and a Kilbeggan opportunity maiden hurdle in September (2m3f, good/yielding); nothing like as effective since then; improved ground and cheekpieces may be a help.

20/1

6th

6

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:05 Newcastle

Minella Supreme

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Irish raider who won a bumper in August (2m3f, good) and a Kilbeggan opportunity maiden hurdle in September (2m3f, good/yielding); not so good since, over 3m at Cheltenham on first occasion and with a tongue-tie over 2m6f last time; tongue-tie left off here; interesting.

7/2

6th

9

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

13:45 Cheltenham

Minella Supreme

11st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Successful over 2m3f in a bumper and maiden hurdle in last two completions, latest by half a length at Kilbeggan (good to yielding); steadily progressive and his yard has a good record in this race; respected.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Glimmers of ability in four point starts; outran his 50-1 odds at Cork on rules debut when finishing a 4l third of 18 (3m, good); only faded into third late that day, so drop back in trip may help and a repeat of that run would put him bang there.
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2

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

Itsallinthegenes

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Glimmers of ability in four point starts; outran his 50-1 odds at Cork on rules debut when finishing a 4l third of 18 (3m, good); only faded into third late that day, so drop back in trip may help and a repeat of that run would put him bang there.

7/2

4

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Itsallinthegenes

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Showed some ability in four point starts but will have to improve a fair bit to take this on rules debut; tongue-tie on.

33/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 247 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner of his second point-to-point start but tailed off on rules debut at Tramore in January (2m5f, heavy); needs much more.
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4th

5

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Long Branch

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Neville

118-rated hurdler won 2m7f Thurles novice last season (yielding) and chased home a clear winner in 3m novice here last month on similar ground; left with plenty to do in first-time cheekpieces last week when staying on into a remote fourth over inadequate 2m4f at the Punchestown festival; needs to improve for switch to fences to feature in a major way.

10/1

4th

7

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Long Branch

11st 11lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Seamus Neville

Best form has been in conditions races over longer distances than this; needs to find more on the evidence of a recent Wexford second; cheekpieces for the first time.

14/1

2nd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:28 Wexford

Long Branch

11st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Seamus Neville

Point winner gained first win under Rules in a Thurles novice (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; 5.5l third under a penalty back there on his next start and unseated when on the retreat on handicap debut at Down Royal on latest; 3m no problem but needs to bounce back.

4/1

Form: 754

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 2-1 favourite for bumper debut at Wexford when a disappointing 13.5l seventh; tailed off over hurdles here following that (3m, good to yielding); better at Downpatrick last time when a 6.25l fourth; can improve again, but others bring more pressing claims; one of two for trainer.
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1

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

North Moon

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

Showed only minor promise under rules in Ireland for Willie Mullins last year (five runs) and, having changed hands for 1,200gns in the autumn, was pulled up in a maiden point on British debut in January.

25/1

5

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Tramore

North Moon

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Midfield finish on bumper debut at Wexford; tailed off in two of three maiden hurdle runs, okay effort at Downpatrick when a 6.25l fourth of six (2m6f, good), sandwiched between two poor runs; little to recommend him other than the yard he hails from.

6/1

4

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

North Moon

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Sent off 2-1 favourite for bumper debut at Wexford when a disappointing 13.5l seventh; tailed off over hurdles here following that (3m, good to yielding); better at Downpatrick last time when a 6.25l fourth; can improve again, but others bring more pressing claims; one of two for trainer.

6/1

Form: 5-5434 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on previous form to finish a close third of 15 in a 1m7f maiden at Roscommon; a bit below that level when favourite at Perth (2m, good) last time, finishing fourth; his penultimate run puts him in the mix.
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4th

3

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:25 Bellewstown

Chantilly Wings

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Cian Collins

Has posted several fine efforts in maiden hurdles, notably when second at Kilbeggan over 2m2f (saddle slipped too); wasn't as good back to 2m at Roscommon since but this step up in trip should suit; big player.

9/4

3rd

7

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:00 Roscommon

Chantilly Wings

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Some solid maiden hurdle form on good ground last summer; produced in good shape at Kilbeggan last month after a break; saddle slipped before the last, and he was worn down in the final strides despite his rider's best efforts; good run in the circumstances; leading chance.

100/30

2nd

4

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Chantilly Wings

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Some solid enough maiden hurdle form on good ground last summer; tongue-tie tried here after 10 months off and can give a good account if fit enough.

11/2

Form: P7

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over C&D on debut and tailed off at Wexford last time; best watched.
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14th

17

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Clever Court

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

50-1 Bellewstown win came out of the blue after being pulled up four times in a row; that win was over 2m4f, well held over this trip since.

16/1

9th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Clever Court

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled off a shock success at Bellewstown early last month (2m5f, good, 50-1) having pulled up in his previous four starts; moderate effort off 6lb higher over C&D last time.

13/1

Form: 6-0

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big odds for both starts, showing slight improvement to finish 11th of 18 at Cork last time (3m, good); not recommended.
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17th

15

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:47 Thurles

Having A Cut

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

One of two for trainer; huge prices and tailed off for three maiden hurdle starts; can do better in handicaps but others preferred.

25/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

Having A Cut

11st 2lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Big odds for both starts, showing slight improvement to finish 11th of 18 at Cork last time (3m, good); not recommended.

66/1

15

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Having A Cut

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed-off in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle on debut and can't be fancied on that.

66/1

Form: 5-540

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise without threatening in some of his starts but his run at Tipperary last time was his worst; makes stable debut now.
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4th

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Le Diablo

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April off 91 back from a break; kept busy since; second over 2m1f at Wexford in July and fair third over 2m2f at Ballinrobe next time; bounced back from a poor Cork effort when a 5.25l seventh of 14 at Ballinrobe last time; could play a role.

8/1

7th

8

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Le Diablo

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding); has been kept busy; second over 2m1f at Wexford, fair third behind Max Meridius over a slightly longer trip at this venue; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Cork last week.

8/1

10th

10

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Le Diablo

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding) and mixed form since, notably third the last twice, at Wexford and when not quite getting home behind Max Meridius over 2m2f at Ballinrobe in a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

Form: 57008

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moderate bumper runs and hurdles have disimproved him based on evidence of two starts.
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1st

6

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Morning Mayhem

11st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Progressive for new stable since the autumn, collecting four wins (2m-2m1f, good-heavy) along the way; below form when tried over 2m5f last week (no headgear) but was fourth in last month's Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good; first-time cheekpieces; refitted today) and is now 2lb lower.

10/1

4th

6

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:15 Newton Abbot

Morning Mayhem

10st 12lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

Interesting he was still staying on into fourth (about 23l ahead of Letterston Lily) at the end of a generously run Summer Hurdle last time, though remains untried beyond a sharp 2m4f; 7lb higher mark than for June's easy 2m1f win here leaves him with almost nothing in hand.

12/1

4th

8

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:10 Market Rasen

Morning Mayhem

11st 1lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

Contrasting performances at Newton Abbot last month, winning well but then finishing last of four; cheekpieces fitted for this much tougher test.

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Some Flat ability in Aga Khan colours and changed hands for 11,000 euros in November; went off big price for hurdle/stable debut over C&D in July and an even bigger one at Roscommon last time when both times tailed off; hard to fancy.
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7

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Timurshah

11st 9lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Aidan Melia

Unbeaten for Aidan Melia; made it 4-4 in handicap hurdles since June when scoring twice at the Galway festival; has gone up an aggregate 39lb and now bids to avail of the 73 Flat rating obtained as a 3yo; has a solid Aga Khan pedigree, so the trip should be within his range; Derek O'Connor booked.

7/2

1st

1

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Timurshah

12st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Thriving since joining current yard, making it 3-3 when scoring in emphatic fashion over C&D on Monday, despite taking a keen hold; hit with a 13lb rise for that so up an aggregate of 29lb since joining the yard; Conor Smithers has ridden him on all three wins and maintains the partnership here; big player.

11/2

1st

7

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Timurshah

11st 11lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Paid immediate dividends on his first run for the stable when winning a Clonmel handicap hurdle in June and followed up in good style four days later at Sligo; up 16lb in total, but looks to have been prepared with this in mind and his rookie trainer is already showing himself to be a good operator.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam is an unraced sister to top-class 2m1f-3m hurdle/chase winner More Of That and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Eastlake; appeared in need of a stiffer stamina test on debut at Tramore (2m, good) three weeks ago when a 14.5l fifth; that is only modest form but there should be more to come; trainer also runs North Moon.
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6

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 53y

14:50 Roscommon

Dolce N Milana

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Well-bred mare in top hands but it's been a low-key start, beaten about 14l in maidens at Tramore (2m) and Kilbeggan (2m3f); could yet be capable of better.

5/1

12

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

Dolce N Milana

10st 11lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Dam is an unraced sister to top-class 2m1f-3m hurdle/chase winner More Of That and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Eastlake; appeared in need of a stiffer stamina test on debut at Tramore (2m, good) three weeks ago when a 14.5l fifth; that is only modest form but there should be more to come; trainer also runs North Moon.

3/1

5th

6

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:10 Tramore

Dolce N Milana

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Eighth foal; half-sister to winners Thirsty Work (bumper/2m hurdle), Walk Of The Roses (bumper) and Devito'sredrobin (point); dam unraced sister to top-class 2m1f-3m hurdle/chase winner More Of That and useful 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Eastlake; looks like a big contender on debut.

13/8

Form: P-87

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Pulled up on debut at Ballinrobe in a maiden hurdle last year and too keen when tailed off in a bumper at Killarney in July; modest run back at Ballinrobe last time; would be a shock winner.
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11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:23 Listowel

Hysuna

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Richard Anthony Foley

Pulled up on debut in maiden hurdle before tailed off in a Killarney bumper next time; hasn't shown anything in latest two starts to recommend her.

100/1

13

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

Hysuna

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Richard Anthony Foley

Pulled up on debut at Ballinrobe in a maiden hurdle last year and too keen when tailed off in a bumper at Killarney in July; modest run back at Ballinrobe last time; would be a shock winner.

66/1

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

17:43 Ballinrobe

Hysuna

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Richard Anthony Foley

Pulled up in a C&D maiden hurdle last year; too keen when tailed off in a bumper at Killarney last month; tried with a hood now.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Sligo on debut, finishing behind her reopposing stablemate Caman Roco; big improvement needed.
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14th

10

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Wings Of Eve

11st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Very lightly raced 5yo handicapped on three maiden runs over shorter trips so obvious scope for improvement.

14/1

14th

10

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Wings Of Eve

11st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Very lightly raced 5yo handicapped on three maiden runs over shorter trips so obvious scope for improvement.

14/1

10th

10

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:11 Downpatrick

Wings Of Eve

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in two maiden hurdle starts; trainer's other runner, Tudorista, looks more likely.

66/1

Form: 90

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Jumped poorly for maiden hurdle debut at Wexford and tailed off at Sligo last time; unlikely.
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15

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

Caman Rocco

10st 9lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Jumped poorly for maiden hurdle debut at Wexford and tailed off at Sligo last time; unlikely.

50/1

10th

10

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 111y

17:05 Sligo

Caman Rocco

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Improvement needed in the jumping department on the evidence of a recent Wexford outing.

14/1

9th

4

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:00 Wexford

Caman Rocco

10st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second foal; dam unplaced in points/bumper, closely related to 2m/2m4f hurdle winner Howyabud, half-sister to bumper and useful 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase winner Maria's Benefit; not a bad pedigree but seems to be the stable second-string on debut.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 100-1 for debut in a Galway bumper in July when 25l behind the winner; can build on that but others preferred.
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6th

13

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Frontier Rose

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Coyle

Has been getting better with each handicap run this term, and only beaten 8l over 2m4f here last time (third won since, Go To Town fourth) when O'Keeffe rode her for the first time; travelled into it well that day and this trip might suit better.

9/1

Non-runners

Zam Bobbler, Howayahoney, Cousin Kate, Pas Peur De Toi

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Payout
Exacta €8.50
Straight Forecast €10.96
Trifecta €28.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chantilly Wings

SPOTLIGHT:

Dolce N' Milana

The Irish Sun:

Itsallinthegenes

TOPSPEED:

Chantilly Wings

POSTDATA:

Chantilly Wings