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Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Yielding
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- Runners
- 18
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Modest form in points and on hurdles debut, drops back in trip, hard to fancy
7
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | MdH | 10-13 | 7/9 | Fishery Lane (35L) | 100/1 | - | 79 |
Decent form when winning his point, tongue tied for hurdles bow, might need this run
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (29%)
Placed second start in points, well-bred and hails from an in-form yard, check the market
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
Off since winning a 2m4f bumper 177 days ago, claims if fit, though drop to 2m a worry
31
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 177
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Y | NHF | 11-4 | 1/15 | Spotthedifference (2L) | 16/1 | - | 95 |
| 11 Aug 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19f Gd | NHF | 11-4 | 3/11 | Augusta George (13½L) | 7/2 | - | 91 |
Rated 64 on the Flat, midfield on sole hurdles start at Kilbeggan, will need more here
8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 191
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 9-13 v | 8/14 | Deed Pole (10½L) | 8/1 | 64 | 57 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 9-7 v | 5/11 | Pepper Noir (5¼L) | 5/1 | 64 | 61 |
| 8 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 9-4 v | 2/10 | Come On The Lads (1¾L) | 11/4F | 63 | 65 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 8-13 v | 1/13 | Forlio (4L) | 11/2 | 54 | 65 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 9-5 v | 4/14 | Church Mountain (1¾L) | 10/1 | 54 | 56 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 12f Y | Hc | 9-6 v | 7/8 | Prairie Angel (9¼L) | 11/1 | 56 | 49 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Point and bumper winner, didn't jump well over 2m4f here latest, others preferred for now
10-97
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 t | 7/10 | The Enabler (60L) | 20/1 | - | 68 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 9/25 | Ballygunner Castle (9¾L) | 11/4F | - | 111 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 12-0 | 12/12 | Redemption Day (93L) | 9/1 | - | 40 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nav Navan | 15.5f Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 1/9 | Mywayofthinkin (3½L) | 9/5 | - | 123 |
Promise in bumper on debut, no impact in two maidens after long layoff, tongue tied; watch
2/P0
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | MdH | 11-12 h1 | 19/21 | Kappa Jy Pyke (99L) | 33/1 | - | 27 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 21.5f Sft | MdH | 11-7 | PU/12 | The Big Westerner () | 40/1 | - | - |
| 26 Jan 23 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Sft/Hy | 4yNHF | 11-10 | 2/8 | D Art D Art (1L) | 5/1 | - | 115 |
200-1 and beaten 125l in a Navan maiden latest, best watched on debut for new yard
0/36-0
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 16/21 | Joystick (125L) | 200/1 | - | - |
| 13 Feb 24 | Thu Thurles | 15.5f Sft/Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 6/11 | Coco Masterpiece (22L) | 33/1 | - | 97 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | NHF | 11-11 | 3/6 | Hens Tooth (12L) | 66/1 | - | 94 |
| 19 Feb 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y | NHF | 11-7 | 13/13 | Ballyburn (135L) | 250/1 | - | - |
Huge odds and well-beaten in first two starts over timber, may need more time
50
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Sft | MdH | 11-7 | 17/21 | Cardcounter (118L) | 150/1 | - | 8 |
| 28 Jan 25 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-7 | 5/14 | Bowensonfire (54L) | 66/1 | - | 65 |
Flat winner here, long odds and no show in first two maiden hurdles, one for h'caps
00
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-7 | 19/20 | Kawaboomga (178L) | 250/1 | - | - |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 20/23 | Kopek Des Bordes (71L) | 125/1 | - | 60 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Hc | 9-9 | 8/14 | Proleek Prince (8¾L) | 12/1 | 72 | 60 |
| 17 Sep 24 | Pun Punchestown | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-11 | 6/14 | Proleek Prince (4¼L) | 7/1 | 72 | 72 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Naa Naas | 10.5f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-12 | 6/14 | Complete Fiction (3½L) | 9/2 | 73 | 74 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 9f Gd | Hc | 10-2 | 1/14 | Smaoineamh Sile (1L) | 11/2C | 70 | 81 |
Six-time winner on the Flat at up to 1m, stamina a query on hurdles debut, best watched
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | Hc | 9-3 t | 2/14 | Notforalongtime (½L) | 7/1 | 56 | 62 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | Hc | 9-3 t | 4/14 | Amemri (2L) | 7/2 | 57 | 58 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Hc | 9-3 t | 4/14 | Rock Etoile (2¾L) | 5/1 | 59 | 60 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | Hc | 8-10 t | 3/14 | Shoot To Kill (3¾L) | 11/1 | 60 | 60 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | Hc | 9-6 t | 6/14 | Marble Angel (5L) | 9/1 | 62 | 60 |
| 23 Sep 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-1 t | 4/11 | Loingseoir (1¼L) | 9/2 | 55 | 58 |
Hurdles debutant, showed promise in first bumper, needs to leave latest run well behind
4-3
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 125
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Sft | NHF | 12-0 t | 3/6 | Ira Hayes (50L) | 4/1 | - | 68 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nav Navan | 15.5f Hy | NHF | 12-0 t1 | 4/9 | Harbour Highway (13L) | 12/1 | - | 108 |
Yeats gelding out of a point/bumper winner, worth a market check on debut
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
Three-time Flat winner, promise in both maiden hurdles including over C&D, could go well
30/36
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | 9-5 tp | 4/5 | Persian Bliss (10L) | 9/4J | 79 | 68 | |
| 10 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 10-2 tp | 4/11 | Brosna Town (2L) | 18/1 | 78 | 77 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 t | 6/17 | Workahead (33L) | 50/1 | - | 104 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | MdH | 11-12 t | 3/10 | Artic Lane (3¾L) | 25/1 | - | 118 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 9-7 tp | 9/9 | Slieve Binnian (12L) | 17/2 | 78 | 65 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Cur Curragh | 14f Y | Hc | 10-1 tp | 10/19 | Pachmena (6¾L) | 17/2 | 79 | 79 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Bumper winner on good ground, caught the attention of the stewards latest, not dismissed
-71359
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-7 | 9/22 | Ethical Diamond (32L) | 10/1 | - | 103 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-9 | 5/17 | McLaurey (14L) | 8/1 | - | 113 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-7 | 3/6 | Jacob's Ladder (8½L) | 4/1 | - | 114 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Clo Clonmel | 17f Gd | NHF | 11-11 | 1/6 | Artic Lane (2½L) | 6/1 | - | 119 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 20f Sft | NHF | 11-11 | 7/12 | Champagne Kid (23L) | 5/1 | - | 91 |
| 3 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Sft | NHF | 11-9 | 14/19 | Don'tstopthemusic (88L) | 22/1 | - | 28 |
Rated 100, didn't see out the 2m3f trip latest, hood removed, place chance back at 2m
4-8754
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 100
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-7 h1 | 4/15 | Way Down South (14L) | 9/2 | - | 89 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-7 | 5/14 | Interchangeable (9¾L) | 4/1 | - | 91 |
| 10 Nov 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-7 | 7/11 | Spasiba (19L) | 20/1 | - | 96 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Gd | NHF | 11-11 | 8/20 | Fatal Flaw (17L) | 12/1 | - | 96 |
| 4 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NHF | 11-7 | 4/14 | Will The Wise (5½L) | 20/1 | - | 108 |
Nicely bred son of Getaway, in good hands, worth monitoring in the market on debut
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
Fifth in two bumpers for Gavin Cromwell, may need further, watch on stable/hurdles bow
55
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 112
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Gd/Y | NHFM | 11-4 | 5/11 | Carrigmoornaspruce (7¼L) | 18/1 | - | 98 |
| 15 Oct 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Gd | NHFM | 11-3 | 5/11 | Mummy Derry (21L) | 16/1 | - | 85 |
19
Two's Kompany
J: John Shinnick
T: W J Burke
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
20
Killala Bay
J: Benjamin P Kennedy 4
T: Paul W Flynn
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
21
Abitlikethat
T: P J Rothwell
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
Verdict
The race-fit POLEMON will appreciate the drying ground and he ran creditably in a much stronger C&D maiden than this in December.
Polemon
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Fortune The Brave,
9/2 Net Boy,
15/2 Harbour Highway,
8/1 Solsbury Hill,
9/1 Polemon,
10/1 Stilgar,
11/1 Quint Major,
12/1 Murphy Place,
14/1 Cabaret Prince,
20/1 Pension Plan,
22/1 Following Orders,
25/1 Mullacash Buzz,
28/1 Glyde Ranger,
33/1 Jerisk Star,
40/1 Be Positive,
50/1 Le Grand Peinture,
66/1 Lucky Jack,
80/1 Mooretown Lad
Relevant Tips
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