July 16 / 18.10 Killarney

18.10

Good

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

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

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

18/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.50
  • Place: £8.60

Form: 83607-

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Solid placed maiden form on good ground last season; struggled in testing conditions the last twice, including on handicap debut at Cork in December; returns from a break now with ground to suit, so check the market.
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1st

13

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Luck Between Us

10st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Donncha Duggan

Progressive young handicapper has won over this trip at Killarney and over 2m6f at Ballinrobe; has a lovely racing weight; can hang left, so trainer thinks he'll be happier back at a left-handed track.

6/1

1st

7

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Luck Between Us

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Donncha Duggan

Surprise 33-1 winner at Killarney (20.5f, good) in July on first run after a break and runner-up has advertised the form; travelled strongly when beaten 0.75l at Sligo on latest (3m2f, good); 3lb rise; deserves to be a leading fancy.

7/1

2nd

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Luck Between Us

11st 11lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Donncha Duggan

Solid placed maiden form on good ground in the first half of last season; struggled in testing conditions later, including on handicap debut at Cork in December; 33-1 winner at Killarney last month on first run after a break, runner-up Koeur A Prendre has advertised the form; deserves to be a leading fancy.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 6133-8 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season included one here over 2m7f (yielding) off 4lb lower; has also won a chase here and is 2-3 at this venue; should be sharper for latest run after break over an inadequate trip, but probably not much wriggle room off this mark.
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4th

7

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:20 Killarney

Inchidaly Copper

11st 4lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Four wins in points in 2022, five wins on the track; has a better strike rate over fences; however, he won this race last year and was placed over hurdles here in June; ran respectably off his higher chase mark at Listowel.

8/1

7th

11

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Inchidaly Copper

11st 4lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Five NH wins between hurdles and fences but has been mostly below form lately so others make more appeal.

25/1

11th

5

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Tramore

Inchidaly Copper

11st 10lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Alexander Ott

One of his three chase wins came here; has also claimed two hurdle races plus was runner-up in this race last year off 6lb lower; pulled-up over fences at Galway last time but can bounce back over hurdles.

5/1

Form: P-0368

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
1-24 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on heavy ground at Clonmel in 2023; is now 12lb lower, but has disappointed the last twice after showing a bit more at Clonmel in May.
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8

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Brianna Lily

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

1-25 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on heavy ground at Clonmel in 2023; is now 13lb lower and he showed promise at Clonmel in May when a 4.75l third of ten (2m4f, good to yielding); hasn't matched that performance in three runs since.

8/1

4th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Brianna Lily

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: James M Barcoe

1-24 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on heavy ground at Clonmel in 2023; is now 12lb lower, but has disappointed the last twice after showing a bit more at Clonmel in May.

22/1

8th

5

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Brianna Lily

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

First positive run in a while when beaten 5l into third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd) in May but failed to build on that when no impression at Tramore 17 days ago; step up in trip not sure to suit.

12/1

Form: 5994-5

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; best efforts have come on soft and soft to heavy ground; beaten 15l on soft at Limerick on latest and only 1lb lower here; more needed.
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2

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Gaoithe Glory

11st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times but best efforts have been on soft ground so rain would help.

14/1

5th

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Gaoithe Glory

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

0-9 over hurdles; best efforts have come on soft and soft to heavy ground; beaten 15l on soft at Limerick on latest and only 1lb lower here; more needed.

10/1

5th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Gaoithe Glory

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Second in a Listowel bumper (soft) in 2024 on debut; ordinary hurdles form overall; fourth over 2m here six weeks ago was reasonably promising after a break; one for the shortlist.

5/1

Form: 8P-583

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden seemed to appreciate the step up to 22.5f (good) at Clonmel last time when keeping on for a 9.25l third; eased 1lb, but not sure whether the drop back in trip here will suit.
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6th

16

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Miss Donna

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Patrick John Kiely

Maiden seemed to appreciate the step up to 22.5f (good) at Clonmel last time when keeping on for a 9.25l third; eased 1lb, but not sure whether the drop back in trip here will suit.

12/1

3rd

13

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Miss Donna

10st 8lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Patrick John Kiely

Not bad runs over 2m the last twice but will have to find major improvement for step up in trip.

20/1

8th

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Miss Donna

10st 10lb

J: Ms A Power

T: Patrick John Kiely

Showed a glimmer when fourth behind Cousin Kate in a maiden hurdle here in October and again when a 9l fifth of 13 in a handicap hurdle at Wexford on latest; eased 1lb for that; place chance if backing it up.

12/1

Form: 401-4U D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Off the mark off 6lb lower in Tramore handicap hurdle in April (20.5f, yielding); came up short off revised rating at Clonmel; was feeling the pinch when unseating two out at Tramore latest; place shout.
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9th

14

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:20 Killarney

Tedworth

10st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Form has been uneven since a Tramore win in April; a fair fourth over 2m7f at Clonmel on Thursday puts him into the reckoning as long as this does not come too soon.

7/1

4th

11

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

17:17 Clonmel

Tedworth

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Barry

Got off the mark under this rider in Tramore handicap (20.5f, yielding) in April; returned to some sort of form when fourth at Wexford in August but pulled up at Galway ten days later.

25/1

14

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Tedworth

10st 11lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael Barry

Got off the mark in a 2m4f Tramore handicap in April; returned to some sort of form when a fair fourth over the same trip at Wexford 10 days ago; each-way claims.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0F92-6

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Glimmers of promise in maidens before fine 1l second on handicap debut at Limerick in March (2m, soft); didn't quite see out 2m4f at Wexford on latest (gd-yld); stamina a query again here.
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9th

14

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Malikanna

10st 13lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Fine 1l second on handicap debut at Limerick in March (2m, soft); didn't quite see ou the 2m4f at Wexford (good to yielding); stamina doubts not disproven here last time (2m5f, good) when mistakes and being hampered also played a role in a moderate showing; dropped 2lb and Mark Walsh rides for the first time.

15/1

8th

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Malikanna

11st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Glimmers of promise in maidens before fine 1l second on handicap debut at Limerick in March (2m, soft); didn't quite see out 2m4f at Wexford on latest (gd-yld); stamina a query again here.

11/1

6th

8

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Malikanna

11st 2lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Left moderate bumper and maiden form behind when second at Limerick (2m, soft), outpaced before keeping on well; on that evidence, this step up in trip can help; 5lb rise is perhaps harsh, but she's a player.

6/1

Form: 800P-P

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
AW winner on the Flat; 0-5 over hurdles and pulled up in first two handicaps; can only be watched for now.
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9th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Ray Gun

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: J P Flavin

AW winner over 1m4f in UK; glimpses of ability over hurdles and not beaten far at Tramore last time over slightly further; can go well but might not want too much rain.

13/2

Form: 2P5-88

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden over hurdles; her Sligo third from last July off 3lb higher would give her a squeak, but well below that level in two runs since returning from a break, the latest over fences; more needed.
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9th

9

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

Mother Ship

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Rewarded for her consistency when getting the better of a good scrap in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Navan two weeks ago; up another 5lb and the softer ground is a probable concern but certainly respected.

13/2

1st

9

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Mother Ship

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Just failed in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Sligo last month and ran to a similar level over 2m5f at Newton Abbot last week; up 5lb in total but hard to see her out of the money if in similar form.

11/2

2nd

1

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:02 Newton Abbot

Mother Ship

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

0-19 but returned to form when beaten a neck at Sligo (2m4f, good) last month with the aid of a first-time tongue-tie (retained) to complement regular cheekpieces; cannot dismiss but record is off-putting.

15/8

Form: 5U66/P C

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Veteran's five career wins include a handicap chase here in August 2024 (2m5f, yielding); that's the last time he won and pulled up on return from long layoff at Listowel 47 days ago.
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4

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:05 Killarney

King Ferdinand

11st 5lb

J: E Walsh

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Five career wins, but totally out of form since returning from 17 months off; new headgear tried but makes no appeal.

33/1

10th

15

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

17:35 Listowel

King Ferdinand

10st 7lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Five career wins, but totally out of form since returning from 17 months off; makes no appeal.

50/1

3

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

King Ferdinand

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Veteran hasn't won since August 2024; tailed off here in July, a run sandwiched between two pulled-up finishes; new headgear not enough to tempt now back over fences.

33/1

Form: 1309-8 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Four wins over hurdles, the most recent coming in this race last year off 2lb lower on yielding to soft, his second win over C&D; out of depth on the Flat last time, but this is more suitable and acts on good ground; player.
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1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Swelltime

12st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: W J O’Doherty

Four wins over hurdles, the most recent coming in this race last year off 2lb lower on yielding to soft, his second win over C&D; out of depth on the Flat last time, but this is more suitable and acts on good ground; player.

8/1

6th

5

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Swelltime

11st 0lb

J: Miss S E Leahy

T: W J O’Doherty

A winner of six races (four over hurdles and two on the level); however, a Flat rating of just 40 leaves him with heaps to find on these unfavourable terms.

40/1

8th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Swelltime

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; 4-33 over hurdles; last won at Killarney off 4lb lower last July (20.5f, yld-sft); good ground is fine but lacks a run and overall record when fresh suggests he'll come on for this run.

14/1

Form: 770-2

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 9960-B

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Showed little in maidens and well beaten on handicap debut here over 2m1f last October (2m1f, yielding); brought down two out when near the rear at Downpatrick on return from break; a bit to prove.
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6

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:40 Kelso

Boston Queen

11st 1lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: William Young Jnr

Achieved very little for Gordon Elliott and soundly beaten at 100-1 on recent stable debut at Perth (2m, good); others appeal more.

25/1

6th

6

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:49 Perth

Boston Queen

11st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: William Young Jnr

No worthwhile form in six races for Gordon Elliott, including three handicaps; all to prove.

50/1

11

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Boston Queen

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed little in maidens and well beaten on handicap debut here over 2m1f last October (2m1f, yielding); brought down two out when near the rear at Downpatrick on return from break; a bit to prove.

18/1

Form: 0908

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 4234-4 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Consistent and holding form well enough in handicaps; beaten around 6l off this mark the last twice, at Down Royal (2m4f, good) and Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained); step back up to this trip should suit; in the mix again.
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15

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Pleasureofpressure

10st 9lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Consistent and holding form well enough in handicaps; beaten around 6l off this mark the last twice, at Down Royal (2m4f, good) and Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained); step back up to this trip should suit; in the mix again.

5/1

4th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Pleasureofpressure

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for trainer; maiden has been consistent in handicaps; runner-up at Tramore off this mark in November (2m5f, soft); below that when a beaten favourite at Down Royal next time (2m4f, yielding), finishing a distant third; another good effort when fourth back there last time; maybe the cheekpieces can get a bit more from him.

11/2

4th

10

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Pleasureofpressure

10st 3lb

J: Brian Barry

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has been consistent in handicaps over the last year; not his best run when a beaten favourite over a bit further here last time but can go closer if improving from that.

3/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €240.00
Straight Forecast €188.38
Tricast €1515.34
Trifecta €295.90

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Koeur A Prendre

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pleasureofpressure

POSTDATA:

Papagei

SPOTLIGHT:

Swelltime