14:55 Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

1st

10

Playtime

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

2/1 (Won)

Win: £2.75
Place: £1.10

Form: 893

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict

Handicap win over 1m4f (good) at Chester was the highlight of his five-race Flat career for Andrew Balding; best of three maiden hurdle runs for new yard came last time when posting an eye-catching third, staying on late at 28-1 (2m, soft); that puts him right in the mix here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 1	14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 185y	16:12 Downpatrick Playtime 11st 12lb J: Jack Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott	Leopardstown maiden hurdle winner (2m, soft) in March and runner-up to the smart Switch From Diesel in a novice two runs back; only seventh in a handicap since then but was beaten far; every chance on these terms.	7/4
7th 16	4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y	18:18 Bellewstown Playtime 11st 4lb J: Jack Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott	Good winner of a Leopardstown maiden hurdle (2m, soft) in March; handicap form is less persuasive, though the form of a Tramore third was boosted by Eastmore here on Thursday.	10/1

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3rd

1

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

11st 12lb

Leopardstown maiden hurdle winner (2m, soft) in March and runner-up to the smart Switch From Diesel in a novice two runs back; only seventh in a handicap since then but was beaten far; every chance on these terms.

7/4

7th

16

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

11st 4lb

Good winner of a Leopardstown maiden hurdle (2m, soft) in March; handicap form is less persuasive, though the form of a Tramore third was boosted by Eastmore here on Thursday.

10/1

2nd

4

Ehteyat

J: Philip Donovan

T: M K Flannery

7/2

Place: £1.60

Form: P3

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; behind the Willie Mullins-trained Roc Dino and Supreme fancy El Cairos on that occasion; outpaced in sixth back on all-weather last time (2m); this is easier than his last hurdle outing; big player.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2	4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y	13:35 Down Royal Ehteyat 11st 12lb J: Tom Kelly T: M K Flannery	Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.	4/1
16th 10	10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2	17:15 Aintree Ehteyat 11st 4lb J: Calum Hogan T: M K Flannery	Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.	33/1
3rd 3	17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 105y	13:18 Down Royal Ehteyat 11st 12lb J: Conor Stone-Walsh T: M K Flannery	Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.	8/1

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2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

11st 12lb

Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.

4/1

16th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

11st 4lb

Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.

33/1

3rd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

11st 12lb

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.

8/1

3rd

8

Petit Secret

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

7/4

Place: £1.10

Form: 1/ D

Last run: 820 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark immediately on stable debut in a Fairyhouse bumper later that year, with the decent Bleu De Vassy a head behind (2m, soft); unseen since then so market will be crucial but huge player if retaining the same ability.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11	6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 55y	16:55 Punchestown Petit Secret 11st 12lb J: Anna McGuinness T: W P Mullins	Made winning debut in Fairyhouse bumper in December 2023, beating the smart Bleu De Vassy; returned from long absence on hurdles debut when beaten 9.5l by Playtime at Leopardstown in March; too keen and a bad mistake when tailed off at Fairyhouse 63 days ago; tongue-tie goes on now and one not to give up on for top yard.	7/2
8th 17	4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y	15:50 Fairyhouse Petit Secret 11st 12lb J: Paul Townend T: W P Mullins	In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark on stable debut in a bumper at this venue later that year; harmed his chance with an untidy round of jumping at Leopardstown last month after 820 days off.	7/2
3rd 8	2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y	14:55 Leopardstown Petit Secret 11st 12lb J: Sean Cleary-Farrell T: W P Mullins	In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark immediately on stable debut in a Fairyhouse bumper later that year, with the decent Bleu De Vassy a head behind (2m, soft); unseen since then so market will be crucial but huge player if retaining the same ability.	7/4

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11

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 55y

11st 12lb

Made winning debut in Fairyhouse bumper in December 2023, beating the smart Bleu De Vassy; returned from long absence on hurdles debut when beaten 9.5l by Playtime at Leopardstown in March; too keen and a bad mistake when tailed off at Fairyhouse 63 days ago; tongue-tie goes on now and one not to give up on for top yard.

7/2

8th

17

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

11st 12lb

In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark on stable debut in a bumper at this venue later that year; harmed his chance with an untidy round of jumping at Leopardstown last month after 820 days off.

7/2

3rd

8

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Petit Secret

11st 12lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

In the lead when falling at two out in a point-to-point for Pat Doyle in 2023; off the mark immediately on stable debut in a Fairyhouse bumper later that year, with the decent Bleu De Vassy a head behind (2m, soft); unseen since then so market will be crucial but huge player if retaining the same ability.

7/4

7th

2

Cock And Bull

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Emmet Mullins

20/1

Form: 85

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Four-time Flat winner for Michael bell achieved a rating of 78 in that sphere; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in both hurdle starts for new stable; may be of more interest on better ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 11 (1)	26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 76y	19:55 Curragh Cock And Bull 8st 7lb J: Rory Cleary T: Emmet Mullins	Dual-purpose; 3-13 on the Flat for Michael Bell, all three wins over 1m6f on fast ground; has placed AW form at around this trip; modest form on easy ground over hurdles so far for this yard but return to quicker conditions on the Flat could revive; 2lb wrong.	14/1
11th 1	14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 216y	18:12 Clonmel Cock And Bull 12st 0lb J: Donagh Meyler T: Emmet Mullins	Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell, rated 78 at his peak; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in three hurdle starts for this stable; potentially interesting if the ground is not too slow.	5/2

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3rd

11

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

8st 7lb

Dual-purpose; 3-13 on the Flat for Michael Bell, all three wins over 1m6f on fast ground; has placed AW form at around this trip; modest form on easy ground over hurdles so far for this yard but return to quicker conditions on the Flat could revive; 2lb wrong.

14/1

11th

1

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

12st 0lb

Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell, rated 78 at his peak; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in three hurdle starts for this stable; potentially interesting if the ground is not too slow.

5/2

9th

16

Mayor Of Maghera

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

66/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Limited enough on the Flat in Britain for Philip Makin, winning a Musselburgh handicap over 1m; poor stable/hurdles debut at Fairyhouse when tailed off at 150-1; best watched.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 7 (5)	20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5	16:00 Ayr Mayor Of Maghera 8st 11lb J: Sam James T: R Mike Smith	Two solid runs to begin his time with this yard and the addition of cheekpieces saw him win a 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh three weeks ago; only 2lb higher and he should give it another good go.	5/1
1st 2 (3)	30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6	14:00 Musselburgh Mayor Of Maghera 9st 7lb J: Daniel Tudhope T: R Mike Smith	Two good runs from two for this yard, particularly when finding just a very good yardstick and a next-time-out winner too strong over C&D first time; in the mix under Daniel Tudhope, especially if first-time cheekpieces give him a lift.	4/1
4th 1 (2)	19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6	19:52 Ayr Mayor Of Maghera 10st 2lb J: David Nolan T: R Mike Smith	Disappointing during four-race spell over hurdles for an Irish stable this year but belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on third for new yard at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; still well handicapped on older form and should be fine back at 1m; no surprise if he features.	5/1

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7th

7

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

8st 11lb

Two solid runs to begin his time with this yard and the addition of cheekpieces saw him win a 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh three weeks ago; only 2lb higher and he should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

9st 7lb

Two good runs from two for this yard, particularly when finding just a very good yardstick and a next-time-out winner too strong over C&D first time; in the mix under Daniel Tudhope, especially if first-time cheekpieces give him a lift.

4/1

4th

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

10st 2lb

Disappointing during four-race spell over hurdles for an Irish stable this year but belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on third for new yard at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; still well handicapped on older form and should be fine back at 1m; no surprise if he features.

5/1

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