Kilbeggan Race 1 - Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
CAPTAIN HANLEY (2) was well exposed on the flat however made an encouraging start to hurdling finishing runner up at Clonmel a fortnight ago. Open to plenty of improvement from that performance and should be hard to beat. FACILE OCEAN (3) made a quiet start to his career for this stable. Stepped forward in a first time tongue strap over course and distance recently. Not to be taken lightly. GUNNERY SERGEANT (4) disappointed tackling fences last time. Showed enough promise with hurdles to make him of interest representing top stable. ALLROADSLEADTOROME (1) struggled in jumpers flat events. Can be considered now jumping.

Jockey: Dylan Kidd
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished fifth in a small field at Naas on February 22 over 3118m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Low Kick with 70kg at $21. Went for a spell before racing on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 10 starters at Kelso on May 6 over 3218m, 22 len behind Datstheholyallofit carrying 71kg at $2.40. Fitter for run. Can win without surprising.
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 | 73 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Alex Harvey | 71kg | 3:51.22 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $2.38 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $22,070.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Finn Buckley | 70kg | 4:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished second of 17 starters at Clonmel on May 14 over 3922m, 2.25 len behind Minella Diamond carrying 71.5kg at $23. The run before finished sixth of 16 runners at Limerick on April 25 over 2414m, 7 len behind Patrick Street with 61kg at $8. Rates well. Shapes well and is capable of taking this out.
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 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | GY | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 4:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/16 | 25/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 2414m | Y | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:47.71 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:18.82 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/14 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | APP HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Conor Cusack | 57.5kg | 2:39.40 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 53kg | 2:37.19 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/14 | 13/01/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Killian Leonard | 62kg | 2:17.46 | - | 14 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 19/12/2025 | 67 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | W J Lee | 63kg | 2:34.68 | - | 16 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Adam Grant | 59kg | 2:50.34 | - | 15 |
| 18.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | 2:35.63 | - | 12 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2025 | 19 | MDN 4U | $21,360.00 | Laytown | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 63.5kg | 1:24.47 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 2414m | GY | Robert Whearty | 63kg | 2:41.33 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 8 runners at Clonmel on March 26 over 3218m, slow track; 29 len behind Tadhg's Rock carrying 73kg at $26. Second run from a spell finished second of 16 starters at this track on May 15 over 3721m, 2.75 len behind Look Sport carrying 68.5kg at $13. Major player again.
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 | 50 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | Eoghan Finegan | 68.5kg | 4:32.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 349 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Eoghan Finegan | 73kg | 4:14.60 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $26.00 |
| 14/16 | 11/04/2025 | 62 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | E Finegan | 71kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 08/02/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | C Mullins | 71kg | 4:16.08 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth of 14 starters at this track on May 15 over 4123m, 26 len behind Shellrunforbriggs with 75.5kg at $26. The start before that; finished fifth of 12 starters at Tramore on April 20 over 4325m, 21 len behind Ira Hayes carrying 75.5kg at $8. Will take stopping if anywhere near his peak.
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 | 25 | CHSE 4U | $21,540.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/04/2026 | 22 | CHSE 5U | $21,330.00 | Tramore | 4325m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:51.60 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 29/03/2026 | 54 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 5:40.50 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/14 | 03/02/2026 | 78 | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 11/22 | 17/11/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | 183 | MHDLE 5U | $23,020.00 | Limerick | 3319m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/04/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second of 10 starters at Lingstown P2p on March 8 over 4828m, slow track; 12 len behind Pelican Hill with 60kg. Second-up finished second of 9 starters at Loughanmore P2p on April 4 over 4828m, slow track; 18 len behind Common Sense carrying 60kg. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Higgins | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 98 | P2P MDN 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Higgins | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.7L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Cody
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 51 days. Last outing finished fourth of 12 runners at Wexford on April 10 over 4023m, 52 len behind Le Moulin Rouge carrying 72kg at $19. At only start last preparation finished third of 19 starters at Curragh on October 16 over 2816m, 4 len behind Trubshaw carrying 61kg at $6.50. Key runner - don't underestimate.
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 | 176 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Paddy Cody | 72kg | 5:27.50 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/19 | 16/10/2025 | 191 | HCP 3U | $34,530.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Y | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 3:08.90 | - | 21 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 08/04/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Chris Hayes | 62.5kg | 3:11.23 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/20 | 08/03/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 45 | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 71kg | 4:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/02/2025 | 111 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Kieren Buckley | 73kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/19 | 17/10/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $36,360.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Y | R P Whelan | 56kg | 3:07.96 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2024 | 103 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Listowel | 2414m | Good | R P Whelan | 62.5kg | 2:42.91 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/13 | 12/06/2024 | 28 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 2313m | Good Firm | R P Whelan | 63.5kg | 2:32.81 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2024 | 19 | MDN 3 | $21,680.00 | Sligo | 2112m | Good | R P Whelan | 61kg | 2:24.30 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/11 | 26/04/2024 | 188 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 2011m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 59.5kg | 2:17.10 | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/15 | 21/10/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $27,750.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Heavy | Ronan Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:54.93 | - | 16 |
| 18.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Niall Moore
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after seven months finished fifth of 8 starters at Killarney on May 11 over 4023m, 64 len behind Midnight Jet carrying 71.5kg at $51. Previously second-up finished second of 13 starters at Cork on November 2 over 3218m, 5 len behind I'm Slippy carrying 73kg at $67. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
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 | 190 | NHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 4023m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 71.5kg | 5:08.90 | - | 0 |
| 64.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/13 | 02/11/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 3:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | E P O'brien | 72kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11 of 16 starters at Limerick December 28 over 4828m, 41 len behind Joyau De Thaix carrying 66kg at $34. First ever race start 5 of 14 runners at Wexford July 4 over 4224m, 13 len behind Kamikaz Du Plessis with 75.5kg at $41. Looks one of the better hopes.
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 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SH | Kevin Healy | 66kg | 6:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/15 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | CHSE 4U | $29,320.00 | Cork | 4224m | Y | Niall Moore | 73kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 89.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/17 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 72kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 46.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2025 | 44 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | D Queally | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 5U | $19,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GY | J P O'sullivan | 71.5kg | 6:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/16 | 30/07/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4425m | Good | J P O'sullivan | 75.5kg | 5:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 04/07/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4224m | Good | J P O'sullivan | 75.5kg | 5:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Six-year-old gelding (Retirement Plan - Cartron Lady) making his debut. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.

Jockey: Liam Mckenna
Weight: 72kgs
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Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, finished 12th of 19 runners at Down Royal on May 4 over 3520m, 45 len behind Berto Ramirez with 66kg at $67. Not too keen on her chances here.
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 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Liam Mckenna | 66kg | 4:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Calum Hogan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 12th of 15 runners at Downpatrick on May 22 over 3822m, 32 len behind Mr Master Mac carrying 69kg at $151. The run before finished ninth of 16 runners at this track on May 15 over 3721m, 31 len behind Look Sport with 69kg at $81. Looks safely held without significant improvement.
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 | 7 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | GY | Ben Harvey | 69kg | 4:41.50 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/16 | 15/05/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 69kg | 4:32.40 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/05/2026 | 22 | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | J R Martin | 71kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 55.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | J R Martin | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished seventh of 8 starters at Leopardstown on March 2 over 3218m, 17 len behind Adaboy Mushy with 71kg at $6.50. Second-up finished 13th of 19 runners at Punchestown on April 28 over 3319m, 36 len behind Abbeyglen carrying 71kg at $67. Not the worst. Tested in this line-up.
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 | 57 | 4 | $180,770.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | R Sugrue | 71kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | P W Mullins | 71kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Shane Markey
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, finished 14th of 15 starters at Down Royal on April 12 over 4023m, 142 len behind Miss Doyenne with 66kg at $34. Better for the experience but others have better credentials.
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 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Good | Gavin Brouder | 66kg | 4:45.50 | - | 0 |
| 142.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Saddex - Robin De Blynd) making her debut. Making race debut here. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give her this.

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Comments
Four-year-old filly by Golden Lariat out of Layla's Court has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Tough assignment at her first outing so tempted to favour others.