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Saturday 22 August 2026

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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 15:29 | Winning time: 4m 56.60s

Deise Crystal¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Anna McGuinness⁽⁴⁾| T: S Aherne| OR: 95

6/1

Good second of 13 in 17f handicap at Wexford in May but not so good at same track on last 2 outings, appearing to hang fire under pressure when fifth in 2½m event on latest. Should be suited by this sort of test from a workable mark but questions to answer now.

Form: 64P-235

Pure Logic^p,t1⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Paddy Hanlon⁽²⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 94

10/1

Modest maiden hurdler who returned to form when 5¼ lengths third of 16 to The Cobblers Wife in 2½m handicap at Tramore last time. She didn't shape all that well that day, though, and consistency has been an issue in this sphere.

Form: 6536P3

Pirate Island^p,t¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: Shane Markey⁽⁴⁾| T: James Hannon| OR: 92

28/1

Winning pointer who hasn't made much impact under Rules since 2023/24, including on debut for current yard last time.

Form: 14P5-89

Maxicourt⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Conor Smithers⁽⁴⁾| T: P J Duffy| OR: 89| BF

5/1

Shaped well when third of 23 in extended 17 f handicap at Cork in July but followed that with a below-par effort at the same course and was never nearer when 6½ lengths fifth of 16 to The Cobblers Wife at Tramore last time. This looks too competitive.

Form: 8-9P375

Coup D'essay⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Eoin Staples⁽²⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 87

15/2

Failed to justify support when seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Limerick (2½m, soft) in late-May and there was no encouragement from his latest effort at Sligo last month.

Form: 0087-7P

Silin Alainn⁶⁷²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Eoghan Finegan⁽²⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 82

12/1

Lightly-raced maiden who hasn't been seen since bombing out on handicap debut at Limerick in October 2024. Has since joined a top yard that boasts a good record with new recruits, however, and must be taken seriously if the market speaks in her favour.

Form: 07880/

Ballinvasas Best¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Calum Hogan⁽²⁾| T: S Ryan| OR: 81

14/1

Second run after long absence when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good) in July. Got no further than the first at Wexford last time. Should be suited by this test but needs to find some improvement to feature.

Form: 446/04U

Uptaurintop^t¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: James Smith| T: E M O'Sullivan| OR: 81

5/1

Failed to impress in a couple of outings over fences but has shaped with promise on each of his last 4 starts in handicap hurdles, briefly looking the most likely winner when 7¼ lengths third of 16 to Chesterbaylad at Cork on latest. Another bold bid anticipated.

Form: 43-0533

Laligurash²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: Sean Cleary-Farrell⁽⁴⁾| T: Michael C Griffin| OR: 83

25/1

Failed to complete in points and well held in 4 hurdles, including a handicap.

Form: UU-0780

Drumadeise¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Dylan Whelan⁽⁴⁾| T: P Corkery| OR: 78

28/1

Little show in 5 runs so far, including in handicaps.

Form: 0000U

Whatyouwant^p³²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Shane O'Callaghan| T: Gerard Kyne| OR: 78

12/1

Stepped up on reappearance when 9 lengths fifth of 15 to Knocknagoran Lady at Kilbeggan in July but failed to build on that at Ballinrobe last time. Back down in trip now and place claims if able to get back on track.

Form: 61P-759

Keyser Smokesy³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Kevin A Murphy⁽⁴⁾| T: T O'Connor| OR: 77

28/1

Little solid hurdle form back in 2024 and didn't shape with much encouragement back under Rules at this track on return.

Form: 68PU3-7

Lake Okeechobee⁷⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: Josh Williamson| T: E M O'Sullivan| OR: 76

20/1

Responded well to headgear when 7¾ lengths fourth of 18 to Larkins Lane in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Limerick (2½m, soft) in May but took a step backwards when only mid-field in a similar event at Sligo last time. Cheekpieces now removed.

Form: 0800-47

The Border Boy^p³⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-3| J: Danny Power⁽⁴⁾| T: S Aherne| OR: 72

22/1

Cork handicap hurdle winner who produced his best effort over fences when fourth of 10 in handicap at Tramore (2¾m) in May. Made a noise when disappointing last time but not ruled out returned to hurdling from last winning mark.

Form: 638-04P

Ballindenisk⁹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Joshua Halford⁽⁴⁾| T: J J Murphy| OR: 95

5/1

Point winner who hasn't made much impact under Rules but shaped as if in need of a stiffer test when down the field in 17f Wexford handicap hurdle in May. Will be suited by this step up in trip. RESERVE.

Form: 10/005-9

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Non-Runners

Andyourbirdcansing¹⁶

Weight: 11-8| Age: 8

T: J P Ryan J: Joshua Halford

Tedworth³⁷

Weight: 10-13| Age: 6

T: Michael Barry J: Michael Kenneally

Mr Macphisto⁵⁰

Weight: 10-11| Age: 10

T: E Griffin J: Reserve 2

Mc Swagger³⁷

Weight: 12-3| Age: 5

T: E McCarthy J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Maxicourt (5/1), Uptaurintop (5/1), Ballindenisk (5/1), Deise Crystal (6/1), Coup D'essay (15/2), Andyourbirdcansing (8/1), Pure Logic (10/1), Tedworth (10/1), Silin Alainn (12/1), Whatyouwant (12/1), Ballinvasas Best (14/1), Lake Okeechobee (20/1), The Border Boy (22/1), Laligurash (25/1), Pirate Island (28/1), Drumadeise (28/1), Keyser Smokesy (28/1), Mc Swagger (33/1), Mr Macphisto (50/1)

A chance is taken on SILIN ALAINN, who hasn’t shown a great deal over hurdles but has a handicap mark to reflect that, and her switch to a top, in-form yard with a good record with similar sorts is well worth taking seriously in what looks a modest handicap hurdle. Uptaurintop arrives in good form and appeals as the one most likely to take advantage should the selection fail to fire, with both Tedworth and The Border Boy also respected.