Kilbeggan Race 3 - Adare Manor Opportunity Mdn Hurdle
A case can be made for several however preference goes to SPEED FOR FUN (1) who steps up in distance following back-to-back seconds at Cartmel and Tramore. Only 1L behind the winner and 2.75L clear of third latest. Big run is anticipated. Stablemate BOO RADLEY (2) was in touch with the leaders when brought down attempting the last at Ballinrobe. Ticks plenty of boxes up in trip and can bounce back with a bold showing. THE IRON CHEF (6) was just out of the frame when fourth providing first outing for the John McConnell stable last September. Market to guide first-up. Gordon Elliott-trains RETURNING OFFICER (5). Shortlist
Jockey: Anna Mcguinness
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing well. Last start finished second of 8 runners at Tramore on August 16 over 3319m, 1.0 len behind Louiescall carrying 75.5kg at $2.50. Before that finished second of 8 runners at Cartmel on July 20 over 3419m, 11 len behind Gambino carrying 72kg at $2.60. Key chance on best and expected to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3319m | GY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 3:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 51 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | P W Mullins | 72kg | 4:10.20 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.63 |
| 99/9 | 30/05/2026 | 337 | MHDLE 4U | $20,060.00 | Listowel | 4123m | GY | Anna Mcguinness | 72kg | 5:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/16 | 27/06/2025 | 45 | HCP CL3 4 | $40,490.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Good Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 61kg | 2:11.49 | 15-12-6 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $5.30 |
| 5/16 | 13/05/2025 | 18 | HCP CL3 4 | $40,850.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Good Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 60.5kg | 2:07.25 | 12-13-5 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/16 | 25/04/2025 | 20 | MDN 4U | $31,090.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 2:06.56 | 13-12-1 | 15 |
| 6.0L | $6.40 |
| 3/14 | 05/04/2025 | 211 | MDN 4U | $22,450.00 | Moulin | 2200m | Soft | Jerome Claudic | 58kg | 2:27.30 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2024 | 35 | MDN 3 | $35,830.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 2:37.09 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $9.60 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2024 | 43 | MDN CG 3 | $36,610.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 2:34.50 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $8.40 |
| 4/15 | 20/06/2024 | 20 | MDN CG 3 | $17,970.00 | Angers | 2300m | Good Soft | Sebastien Maillot | 58kg | 2:21.83 | 13-6-4 | 13 |
| 4.7L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2024 | 32 | MDN CG 3 | $44,190.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Heavy | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 2:15.34 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Charlie O'Dwyer
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished ninth of 12 starters at Sligo on July 12 over 3520m, 47 len behind Unknown Fortune carrying 75.5kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at Ballinrobe on August 10 over 3319m. Ideally placed to find the winner's stall.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 10/08/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Sean Cleary-Farrell | 68.5kg | 3:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 12/07/2026 | 276 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/8 | 09/10/2025 | 65 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Y | J Townend | 75.5kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.25 |
| 10/13 | 05/08/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $2.63 |
Jockey: E M Nugent
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months finished ninth of 13 runners at this track on August 8 over 3822m, 34 len behind Cooladdi carrying 68.5kg at $26. Previously second-up finished second of 13 starters at Bellharbour P2p on February 1 over 4828m, on slow going 25 len behind Untapped Potential carrying 60kg. Fitter but needs to improve further.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 08/08/2026 | 97 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | E M Nugent | 68.5kg | 4:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | W1 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Y | E M Nugent | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Good | E M Nugent | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | P2P MDN APP G 6U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E M Nugent | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/13 | 01/02/2026 | 57 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Soft | E M Nugent | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 06/12/2025 | 237 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | E M Nugent | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | A Connolly | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 10/16 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | A Connolly | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/13 | 23/02/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A Connolly | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 70.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/02/2025 | 266 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tallow P2p | 4828m | Y | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/05/2024 | 29 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Kenneally | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation 12 of 19 starters at Down Royal March 17 over 4123m, 39 len behind Pat's Legacy with 63.5kg at $67. First ever start ran 9 of 17 runners at Thurles November 27 over 3218m, 64 len behind Le Divin Enfant carrying 69.5kg at $51. Sure to make presence felt.
Last Starts 171 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 | 17/03/2026 | 15 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | Y | M P O'connor | 63.5kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $67.00 |
| 13/18 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 3721m | SH | Kieren Buckley | 70.5kg | 4:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/17 | 19/02/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $21,160.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | Georgie Benson | 69kg | 4:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/25 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $301.00 |
| 15/18 | 26/12/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $28,490.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Y | Ivan Ryan | 68.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 80.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/17 | 27/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 69.5kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 64.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last run finished seventh of 12 starters at Sligo on July 12 over 3520m, 35 len behind Unknown Fortune carrying 75.5kg at $2.30. Race before finished seventh of 18 starters at Punchestown on June 6 over 3319m, 12 len behind Dee Bee Zed carrying 76kg at $5.50. Hard to beat in this suitable event.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/07/2026 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $2.25 |
| 7/18 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Harry Swan | 76kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 15/05/2026 | 460 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/02/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3118m | SH | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished fourth of 12 runners at this track on September 5 over 3922m, 13 len behind St Lawrence's Well with 71.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign finished fifth of 10 runners at Down Royal on May 5 2025 over 3520m, 11 len behind Flying Trix with 74.5kg at $6. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 364 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 | 05/09/2025 | 102 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | Finn Buckley | 71.5kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 26/05/2025 | 21 | FLAT 4 | $19,620.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Finn Buckley | 71kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Ballycrystal P2p December 7 over 4828m. First ever start ran didn't finish the race at Lingstown P2p November 23 over 4828m. May need more time and looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 271 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | Cormac J Byrne | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | Cormac J Byrne | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Alan King
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Five-year-old filly who is first race starter by Sixties Icon out of Going Away. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Jumped at very big odds at debut, pulled up at Wexford on August 28 over 4828m. Faces tough task.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 28/08/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4828m | Good | Philip Donovan | 69.5kg | 6:33.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished 13th of 18 runners at Galway on August 1 over 3419m, 50 len behind Sarahs Lawn with 73.5kg at $34. Second run from a spell finished eighth of 12 starters at Ballinrobe on August 24 over 4526m, 31 len behind Amina with 67.5kg at $81. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 24/08/2026 | 23 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 67.5kg | 5:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $81.00 |
| 13/18 | 01/08/2026 | 63 | FLAT M 4U | $30,420.00 | Galway | 3419m | GY | Derek O'connor | 73.5kg | 3:55.50 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | P A King | 71kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Conor Clarke
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, finished third of 13 runners at Sligo on August 6 over 3621m, 20 len behind Speisialta carrying 68.5kg at $34. Better for the run but looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 06/08/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Conor Clarke | 68.5kg | 4:17.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Joshua Halford
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished ninth of 15 runners at Roscommon on July 6 over 3218m, 43 len behind Cocofred carrying 66.5kg at $21. Last start finished fifth of 15 starters at Ballinrobe on July 21 over 3520m, 13 len behind Bells Grove carrying 66.5kg at $101. Plenty of scope for improvement.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 21/07/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 66.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/15 | 06/07/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 66.5kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $21.00 |