Kilbeggan Race 1 - Adare Manor Opportunity Mdn Hurdle
FACILE OCEAN (3) appeals off a strong 2nd at Kilbeggan over 3689m, beaten 2.51L, and stays at a similar trip. CAPTAIN HANLEY (2) brings consistent recent form and was 2nd at Clonmel over 3928m, beaten 2.06L. GUNNERY SERGEANT (4) has the maiden hurdle profile with 2nds at Fairyhouse (4073m, 6L) and Downpatrick (4393m, 16L) earlier this season, and can feature back in trip.
Jockey: Dylan Kidd
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comes off a 23-day break after finishing 5th of 10 at Kelso over 3265m on 6 May, beaten 22L on Good, with 69.5kg at $2.38 behind Datstheholyallofit. Prior run was 5th of 6 at Naas over 3118m on 22 Feb, beaten 23.25L on Heavy with 73kg at $21. Carries 75.5kg here for Dylan Kidd and rises 575m in trip. Can feature with a cleaner finish at the longer journey.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22L | $2.38 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | F R Buckley | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.25L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comes off a 2nd of 17 at Clonmel over 3928m on 14 May, beaten 2.06L on good going with 72kg at $23. Two back was 6th of 16 at Limerick over 2387m on 25 Apr, beaten 7.45L with 61kg at $8. Also ran well three back at Dundalk over 2149m on 27 Mar, 5th of 9 and only 0.46L off the winner at $2.75. Solid recent efforts suggest he can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 14/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3928m | GOOD | Phillip Enright | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.06L | $23.00 |
| 6/16 | 25/04/2026 | - | 4UP HCP 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 2387m | YD(YD/SF PL) | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.45L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2149m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $2.75 |
| 2/14 | 06/03/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Conor Cusack | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.75L | $4.00 |
| 6/14 | 13/01/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Killian Leonard | 62.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 19/12/2025 | - | 0-60 | $10,502.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 63kg | - | - | 16 |
| 2.95L | $9.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/10/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 2456m | SOFT | A S Grant | 63.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 18L | $12.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/09/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Laytown | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 63.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 2414m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 63kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.85L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2025 | - | Ladies | $15,000.00 | Tipperary | 2519m | GOOD | Aine Oconnor | 68.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.95L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2025 | - | 4UP CLAIMING | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 1933m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 9/13 | 07/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ayr | 2011m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 63kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/06/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 2099m | GOOD | S Coen | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.95L | $67.00 |
| 16/16 | 05/06/2025 | - | Div 1 | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 45L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Tipperary | 2514m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 67kg | - | - | 9 |
| 32.5L | $301.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/05/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 1936m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 61.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 25.35L | $67.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/11/2024 | - | Flat | $12,499.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 62.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.4L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comes off a 14-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Kilbeggan over 3689m on 15 May, beaten 2.51L by Look Sport at $13 on good ground with 69kg. Prior run was 7th of 8 at Clonmel over 3219m on soft, beaten 26.75L at $26 with 69.5kg. Five-year-old gelding for Ciaran M Murphy, ridden by Eoghan Finegan; 1:1:0 at this track. Can feature with a repeat of the latest effort.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 15/05/2026 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3689m | GOOD | Eoghan Finegan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.51L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Clonmel | 3219m | SOFT | Eoghan Finegan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $26.00 |
| 14/16 | 11/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3387m | GOOD | E Finegan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.05L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 08/02/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3161m | SOFT | C Mullins | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Second at Fairyhouse over 4073m on 3 Feb on soft, beaten 6L by Don Jefe at $8.50 with 75.5kg. Followed with another 2nd at Downpatrick over 4393m on 29 Mar, 16L off Robertjames at $4.33. Since placed efforts, finished 5th at Tramore in a 5up beginners’ chase on 20 Apr and 8th at Kilbeggan on 15 May on good ground. Consistent earlier this prep and can feature with a cleaner round.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 15/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 4105m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.45L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/04/2026 | - | 5UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Tramore | 4370m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.88L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 29/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4393m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $4.33 |
| 2/14 | 03/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4073m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 11/22 | 17/11/2025 | - | 4UPMDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Navan | 4069m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3282m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by Gary Mcgill in Derry, ridden by Philip Donovan. Carries 75.5kg. By Court Cave out of Here Comes Lucy. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Paddy Cody
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after finishing 4th at Wexford over 4023m on 10 Apr, beaten 52.5L on good going with 68.5kg at $19. Prior run was a solid 3rd at the Curragh over 2816m on 16 Oct, beaten 4L on soft with 61.5kg at $6.50. Carries 75.5kg now and has placed once this season. Can feature with a tidy jump and settling spot.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | Paddy Cody | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/19 | 16/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $18,001.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 61.5kg | - | - | 21 |
| 4L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 08/04/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Navan | 2816m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 62.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/20 | 08/03/2025 | - | 4-5Y MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3246m | SOFT | K E Buckley | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $11.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | K E Buckley | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $9.50 |
| 2/19 | 17/10/2024 | - | 3UP HCP | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 56.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2024 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,500.00 | Listowel | 2414m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 62.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.35L | $8.00 |
| 8/13 | 12/06/2024 | - | 47-70 | $11,500.00 | Limerick | 2313m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 63.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.75L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,499.00 | Sligo | 2139m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/11 | 26/04/2024 | - | Flat | $12,499.00 | Cork | 2057m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.25L | $19.00 |
| 10/15 | 21/10/2023 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 59.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 18L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Niall Moore
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Second-up last November ran 2nd at Cork over 3219m on yielding by 5L behind I'm Slippy at $67 with 73kg. Latest was 5th of 8 at Killarney over 4069m on 11 May, beaten 64.5L on good with 72kg at $51. Rises 3.5kg to 75.5kg and drops back in trip. Place claims if recapturing that Cork effort.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/05/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/13 | 02/11/2025 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3219m | YIELDING | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | 4Y | $9,999.00 | Galway | 3337m | SOFT | E P Obrien | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 75.5kgs
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First-up after 152 days. Last start 11th of 16 at Limerick over 4828m on 28 Dec, beaten 41.3L on soft with 69.5kg at $34 behind Joyau De Thaix. Earlier placed 3rd at Kilbeggan over 5029m on 22 Aug, beaten 7L on good at $6.50. Needs to lift but has place claims if recapturing that Kilbeggan run.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SOFT | Kevin Healy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/15 | 23/11/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $15,499.00 | Cork | 4270m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 89.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/17 | 08/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | HEAVY | Michael Kenneally | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.75L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $6.50 |
| 5/16 | 30/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 4425m | SOFT | James Osullivan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.75L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 04/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4178m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.75L | $41.00 |
Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by J J Hanlon, by Retirement Plan out of Cartron Lady. Carries 75.5kg with James Smith booked. Profile is lightly exposed in this setup. Can improve.
Jockey: Liam Mckenna
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Second-up after a 25-day break. Last start 12th of 19 at Down Royal over 3500m on 4 May, beaten 41.6L on good going with 63.5kg at $67 behind Berto Ramirez. Steps up 340m and rises 9kg to 72.5kg under Liam Mckenna for J P Ryan. Needs to lift but can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19 | 04/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 3500m | GOOD | Liam Mckenna | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.6L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Calum Hogan
Weight: 72kgs
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Back up quickly 7 days after finishing 12th of 15 at Downpatrick over 3790m on 22 May, beaten 29.36L on good going at $126 with 69kg behind Mr Master Mac. Prior run 9th of 16 at Kilbeggan over 3689m on 15 May, beaten 29.04L at $81 with 69kg. Carries 72kg now with Calum Hogan for Paul Mulligan. Needs sharp improvement but not without hope.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | Ben Harvey | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.36L | $126.00 |
| 9/16 | 15/05/2026 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3689m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.04L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Down Royal | 3500m | GOOD | J R Martin | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 55.55L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 72kgs
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Second-up run was 7th of 8 at Leopardstown over 3219m on 2 Mar on soft with 71.5kg at $6. Last start 13th of 19 at Punchestown over 3339m on 28 Apr on soft, beaten 36.55L with 67.5kg at $67, behind Abbey Glen. Now carries 72kg with Shane O'Callaghan up for T Cooper. Needs to lift but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/19 | 28/04/2026 | - | 4Y | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | R Sugrue | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.55L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | 4Y | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.01L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Shane Markey
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Maxios for C A McBratney, with Shane Markey up and 68.5kg. Last start 14th of 15 at Down Royal over 3977m on 12 Apr, beaten 143.25L on good going with 66kg at $34 behind Miss Doyenne. Steps out 47 days later with a 2.5kg rise. Needs sharp improvement but can progress with experience.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 3977m | GOOD | Gavin Brouder | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 143.25L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly trained by J P Fahey, ridden by Aidan Kelly. Carries 68.5kg. Irish-bred by Saddex out of Robin De Blynd. Can improve.
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly trained by J J Hanlon from Carlow, with Harry Sexton up and 68.5kg. By Golden Lariat out of Layla's Court. Set-up is straightforward and she maps as a neutral profile on exposed data. Can improve with experience and the right run.