Roscommon Race 2 - Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
VICAR STREET (15) proved popular on debut in a Galway jumpers flat only to finish 8L adrift. Could improve and win this. COULDNTMAKEITUP (4) was a good second hurdling first up at Kilbeggan before a fair sixth last time. Worth another look. COOLADDI (3) progressed placing in a Clonmel jumpers flat. Respect among this company. BUTCH COOLIDGE (1) is a Walk In The Park gelding. Interesting debutant to consider with the market to provide a guide.

Jockey: A Harvey
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding by Walk In The Park out of Solerina has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Market watch advised.

Jockey: Eoin G Kelly
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign didn't finish the race at Tyrella P2p on March 2 2024 over 4828m. Won't feature here without major improvement off that run.
Last Starts 493 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/9 | 02/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cavanagh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: I Ryan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse P2p on April 27 over 4828m. Last start finished third of 10 runners at Clonmel on June 6 over 3419m, 12 len behind Stede Bonnet with 73kg at $9.50. Continues to improve. Go close.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 06/06/2025 | 40 | FLAT 47 | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | Ivan Ryan | 73kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
99/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | E Finegan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: P T Smithers
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished second of 16 starters at Kilbeggan on May 16 over 3822m, 17 len behind Costacurta carrying 68.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 16 runners at Kilbeggan on June 1 over 4023m, 36 len behind I Am River carrying 73.5kg at $7.50. Fitter now and making headway every start. Only needs to jump well to be right in the finish.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 01/06/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Good | P T Smithers | 73.5kg | 4:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $7.50 |
2/16 | 16/05/2025 | 151 | MHDLE 45 | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | P T Smithers | 68.5kg | 4:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
3/14 | 16/12/2024 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3922m | GY | P T Smithers | 72kg | 4:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
5/14 | 03/12/2024 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Y | P T Smithers | 75.5kg | 4:06.05 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
6/13 | 22/11/2024 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Soft | C G O'Dwyer | 73kg | 4:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $9.00 |
5/7 | 16/10/2024 | 18 | FLAT 4 | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Derek O'Connor | 71kg | 3:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
6/7 | 28/09/2024 | 85 | FLAT 4U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | Derek O'Connor | 72kg | 3:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $17.00 |
9/14 | 05/07/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | J H Williamson | 71kg | 4:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: A P Kelly
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished tenth of 11 runners at Killarney on July 18 over 3419m, 120 len behind Not Now Darling carrying 74.5kg at $17. Looks tested without big improvement.
Last Starts 355 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 18/07/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Derek O'Connor | 74.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 120.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: C Stone-Walsh
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation 5 of 8 runners at Ballycrystal P2p March 22 over 4828m, 38 len behind Not Now Rodney with 61kg. First up last campaign 3 of 11 starters at Ballycrystal P2p December 8 over 4828m, 10 len behind Matty's Getaway with 61kg. Appears tested in this line up fresh.
Last Starts 108 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 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $1.00 |
3/11 | 02/03/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN APP G 6U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | L P Shanahan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
2/6 | 19/01/2025 | 7 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Y | P J Hayden | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
5/11 | 12/01/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Aghabullogue P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.2L | $1.00 |
3/11 | 08/12/2024 | 420 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
8/13 | 15/10/2023 | 14 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Y | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
99/12 | 01/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: G B Noonan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. First race start didn't finish the race at Listowel on September 26 over 3218m. Went for a break before returning ran last at Ballinrobe on May 27 over 3319m, 150 len behind Net Boy carrying 68.5kg at $201. Requires further improvement.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/14 | 27/05/2025 | 243 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Benjamin P Kennedy | 68.5kg | 3:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 150.0L | $201.00 |
99/12 | 26/09/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | J C Barry | 74.5kg | 4:33.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: J Smith
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, finished fourth of 10 starters at Quakerstown P2p on April 20 over 4828m, 23 len behind Jim Thorpe carrying 60kg. Second-up didn't finish the race at Ballingarry P2p on May 25 over 4828m. Not going well enough. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/8 | 25/05/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 6 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | L E Williams | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
4/10 | 20/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | E M Nugent | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: H E Sexton
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 19 of 22 runners at Punchestown May 2 over 3822m, 141 len behind Soldier In Milan carrying 74kg at $151. Previously first up; 5 of 16 starters at Fairyhouse April 6 over 4023m, 35 len behind Butcher Hollow carrying 72kg at $126. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19/22 | 02/05/2025 | 26 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Maxine O'Sullivan | 74kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 141.0L | $151.00 |
5/16 | 06/04/2025 | 124 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $126.00 |
99/18 | 03/12/2024 | 190 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Y | Finian Maguire | 71.5kg | 4:59.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $126.00 |
8/10 | 27/05/2024 | 27 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | E Mahon | 71kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $41.00 |
11/17 | 30/04/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | C Mullins | 71kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: J P Shinnick
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding by Berkshire out of At That Time has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.

Jockey: P K Donovan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, didn't finish the race at Stowlin P2p on May 4 over 4828m. Last start finished third of 16 starters at Ballingarry P2p on May 25 over 4828m, 19 len behind Oldtown To Emly with 61kg. May need more time and happy to wait until he shows more.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/16 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN 7U | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | A T Feeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.00 |
99/8 | 04/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN APP 6U | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | H M Phillips | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: E Staples
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 43 day letup. Last start finished second of 7 starters at Inchydoney P2p on May 25 over 4828m, 0.8 len behind Mickey Hulie carrying 60kg. The run before finished third in a small field at Tattersalls P2p on May 18 over 4828m, 16 len behind Longhouse Star carrying 61kg. Has been racing well. Must be respected.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | W2 | $0.00 | Inchydoney P2p | 4828m | Good | E Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
3/4 | 18/05/2025 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $1.00 |
3/4 | 05/05/2025 | 36 | W2 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'Neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
4/9 | 30/03/2025 | 21 | W2 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | H P Goff | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |
5/11 | 09/03/2025 | 35 | W2 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Good | S M O'Rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
2/5 | 02/02/2025 | 643 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'Neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
1/10 | 01/05/2023 | 162 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'Neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
99/7 | 20/11/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Kenny | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Anna Mcguinness
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished fourth of 13 runners at Galway on August 1 over 3621m, 8 len behind Brave Crogha carrying 76kg at $1.40. Looks a key chance here.
Last Starts 341 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 01/08/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | Derek O'Connor | 76kg | 4:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.44 |

Jockey: P M O'brien
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old gelding (Westerner - Tara Glory) making his debut. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.