July 16 / 17.35 Killarney

17.35

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 4f 85y
  • 16 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 95-223 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has improved for better ground; edging up the weights after placed efforts at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld), Listowel (20.5f, gd-yld) and on latest at Limerick (22.5f, good); nudged up another 2lb, but should be on the premises again.
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2nd

8

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

17:35 Listowel

Illtakehimmyself

11st 5lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: E McNamara

In good form over the summer and gained reward for consistency when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Killarney in July; made his chase debut off his hurdles mark when a creditable fourth in a 2m5f handicap at the same venue last month; should come forward for that and play a significant hand here.

6/1

4th

1

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Illtakehimmyself

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Consistency over hurdles this season was rewarded here last time when gaining a first win (2m5f, good) off 7lb lower; must carry joint top weight on chasing debut but he's in good form.

11/4

1st

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Illtakehimmyself

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Has improved for better ground; edging up the weights after placed efforts at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld), Listowel (20.5f, gd-yld) and on latest at Limerick (22.5f, good); nudged up another 2lb, but should be on the premises again.

3/1

25/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: P65-4P

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles but did show some promise in two of his maidens; pulled up on handicap bow at Ballinrobe (2m, good) on latest, however, and needs to leave that behind upped in trip.
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10th

2

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:40 Sligo

Cornaroya Rocco

11st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Couple of good efforts in 2m5f handicap hurdles of late, at Killarney and last month when fourth at Bellewstown under a positive ride; best work late on when fourth at Listowel (18.5f) five days ago; respected on chase debut over a more suitable trip.

11/1

4th

16

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 125y

14:15 Listowel

Cornaroya Rocco

11st 0lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: John Joseph Hanlon

First reserve; couple of good efforts in 2m5f handicaps of late, at Killarney and last month when fourth at Bellewstown under positive ride; one to consider if getting a run.

4th

1

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Cornaroya Rocco

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Showed some ability in defeat in maidens and was 2nd in a Killarney handicap two starts back over this trip; however, has to rebound from a poor Ballinrobe run.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: P43-05

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose three best efforts have come on testing ground at Limerick; has a race in him, but has to prove he acts on this quicker ground.
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8th

10

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who has some decent placed form, most notably at Limerick (2m, soft) in April when beaten 1.75l into third; well-held third last twice, including over C&D; step back up in distance should suit; usually ridden off the pace.

13/2

3rd

11

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who seems to handle any ground, placed on heavy at Limerick in the spring and third over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last month on good ground; not sure if drop in trip will suit but respected.

7/1

3rd

11

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden whose three best efforts have come on testing ground at Limerick; has a race in him, but has to prove he acts on this quicker ground.

6/1

50/1

Form: 60-PP0

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won off 8lb higher at Galway in September 2024 but has shown virtually nothing since; tailed off at Sligo on latest and impossible to fancy on recent form.
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12th

16

28th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Roscommon

Max Time

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: I Madden

Fair sixth behind Move It On Over at Sligo last month; overall record makes him hard to fancy; has won only one of his 28 starts over hurdles.

25/1

Form: 07637-

Last run: 284 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden ran okay at Listowel last September, but was still beaten 11.5l into third; mid-field over 2m7f here when last seen in October; may need this on return.
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5th

13

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Jekiki

10st 4lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Long-standing maiden ran okay at Listowel last September, but was still beaten 11.5l into third; mid-field over 2m7f here when last seen in October; may need this on return.

10/1

3rd

13

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Jekiki

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

0-13 and yet to trouble the judge in handicap company; heavy defeats last four starts and hard to make a case for despite tumbling mark; new headgear combination now tried.

40/1

6th

11

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Jekiki

10st 11lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden has been well beaten last three starts including over C&D and not easy to fancy.

33/1

Form: 8U6P-4

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet on return from 131 days off at Kilbeggan (17.5f, gd-yld) when a 7.75l fourth of 13; should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and pedigree suggests that this trip might suit; not discounted.
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17th

19

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:38 Galway

I Feel Fine

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Best effort over hurdles came on penultimate at Kilbeggan but was still beaten over 7l into fourth of 13; didn't build on that run at Killarney last time; eased another 1lb and minor place chance on best form but needs more to win.

12/1

6th

8

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

I Feel Fine

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: M A Molloy

Best effort yet on return from 131 days off at Kilbeggan (17.5f, gd-yld) when a 7.75l fourth of 13; should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and pedigree suggests that this trip might suit; not discounted.

7/1

4th

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

I Feel Fine

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Still in contention when unseating two out at Limerick in November; disappointing favourite at the same venue at Christmas; again quite well fancied when pulled up at Down Royal in January.

8/1

Form: 0608-7

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-7 and yet to trouble the judge; a bit better at Kilbeggan on latest (24.5f, good), but much more needed dropped back in trip.
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3rd

14

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:22 Downpatrick

Youknowme

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Second runner for yard; not a bad run at Kilbeggan (24.5f) in June; poor effort at Killarney (20.5f); weakening when fell two out at Tramore (20.5f); trip looks too short; blinkers.

16/1

16

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Tramore

Youknowme

10st 4lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Not a bad run at Kilbeggan over 3m but has to rebound from a poor effort over this trip at Killarney.

18/1

7th

16

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Youknowme

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

0-7 and yet to trouble the judge; a bit better at Kilbeggan on latest (24.5f, good), but much more needed dropped back in trip.

16/1

Form: 6P8-00

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a whole lot in maidens and similar story in first two handicaps; assessor relenting, but others have more appealing profiles.
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9th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Listentomewillya

10st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Didn't show a whole lot in maidens and similar story in first two handicaps; assessor relenting, but others have more appealing profiles.

40/1

10th

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Listentomewillya

11st 3lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Norman Lee

Best maiden effort came on heavy ground at Limerick last winter; was poor on handicap debut at Clonmel last time.

28/1

Form: 000

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Flat winner on fast ground for David O'Meara; huge odds and well held in three maiden hurdles for this yard at 2m-2m1f; potential improver stepped up in trip for handicap debut.
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7

28th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Roscommon

Ancient Myth

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: N F Glynn

Useful Flat form in Britain; yet to show much over hurdles, although not beaten far in seventh at Ballinrobe last month; feasible he can improve.

16/1

7th

5

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Ancient Myth

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: N F Glynn

Flat winner showed little in maiden hurdles and similar story on handicap debut at Killarney when he never travelled; eased 2lb and blinkers now tried.

33/1

Form: 7015-9

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Point winner off the mark under rules at Fairyhouse in October off 6lb lower (2m, yielding); held off revised mark twice since, though may have needed latest; step up in trip needs to unlock further improvement.
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9

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Hickeys Hill

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over 2m at Fairyhouse last year; only his third run since and unproven over this trip; others more likely.

25/1

11th

9

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Hickeys Hill

11st 2lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Andrew McNamara

Point winner off the mark under rules at Fairyhouse in October off 6lb lower (2m, yielding); held off revised mark twice since, though may have needed latest; step up in trip needs to unlock further improvement.

14/1

9th

7

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Hickeys Hill

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Point winner; well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdle outings; left previous track form behind to win at 50-1 over 2m at Fairyhouse last October on handicap debut, with today's rival The Border Boy back in third; unplaced at Clonmel 12 days later and given a break; one for the shortlistt.

13/2

Form: -FP2P3

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 556-75

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 857-

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 6F0P-0 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Conditions are fine for this veteran; has gone well here before and he's well handicapped but hasn't won since October 2024 and his recent efforts have been well below par; revival needed.
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7

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Penny Jar

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Conditions are fine for this veteran; has gone well here before and he's well handicapped but hasn't won since October 2024 and his recent efforts have been well below par; revival needed.

25/1

10th

13

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Penny Jar

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

The last of his four hurdle wins came at Gowran in October 2024 off 108; hasn't repeated that form since and was pulled-up last time.

33/1

2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Penny Jar

11st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Course winner has been regressive for some time and was poor when last seen so not much appeal.

25/1

Form: 000-8

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 05F0-0

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer; 0-15 over hurdles and has yet to display winning potential; soundly beaten again at Kilbeggan on return from break latest; others preferred.
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15

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Glaoinn An Airgead

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: James M Barcoe

Maiden pointer; 0-17 over hurdles, yet to display winning potential, three moderate runs this term; towards the rear at Wexford on latest.

33/1

10th

15

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Glaoinn An Airgead

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: James M Barcoe

First reserve; maiden pointer; 0-16 over hurdles and has yet to display winning potential; soundly beaten in both runs this season; others preferred.

14

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Glaoinn An Airgead

10st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: James M Barcoe

Maiden pointer; 0-15 over hurdles and has yet to display winning potential; soundly beaten again at Kilbeggan on return from break latest; others preferred.

22/1

Non-runners

Leo Messy, Sekifi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €123.80
Straight Forecast €160.58
Tricast €1121.69
Trifecta €465.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Diamond Secret

SPOTLIGHT:

Illtakehimmyself

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Clone Cross

The Irish Sun:

Diamond Secret