chased leaders, moderate 5th at 6th, closed before 4 out, left 4th 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out, soon challenged, led under pressure early flat, stayed on
7 18:40 Ballinrobe (IRE) 11 Sep 2026
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (5YO plus)
2m 1f 48y Yielding (Good to Yielding in places)
led, narrow advantage over last, headed under pressure early flat, kept on same pace
mid-division, closed 4 out, left 5th when mistake 3 out, 3rd before 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, some progress 4 out, 7th 3 out, 4th under pressure and no impression 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd 3 out, soon lost place, 6th and no extra before 2 out, weakened
chased leaders, 3rd and clear of remainder at 6th, went 2nd and ridden 3 out, 5th and no extra before 2 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, some progress 4 out, 8th 3 out, soon no impression
8 ½
5 Ballybrittas
7 11-2 104
mid-division, no impression before 4 out
always towards rear, no danger
mid-division, closed 4 out, left 6th 3 out, soon no impression, weakened before 2 out
rear of mid-division, reminders 6th, no impression before 4 out, weakened
always towards rear, no danger
chased leaders, moderate 6th at 6th, lost place before next, no danger, tailed off
always in rear, no danger, pulled up after 3 out
chased leaders, moderate 4th at 6th, closed 4 out, close 4th when fell 3 out
mid-division, no impression before 4 out, mistake and unseated rider 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €98.93 (14, 4) |
| Tricast | €435.25 (14, 4, 3) |
| Win | €12.10 (14) |
| Place | €2.60 (14), €3.00 (4), €1.20 (3), €3.10 (6) |
| Exacta | €124.20 (14, 4) |
| Trifecta | €1,298.40 (14, 4, 3) |
Video Highlights
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 12 | Howya Luveen | 7 | 10 12 | 96 | 68U70F | 301 days | R O'Sullivan (134 miles) | John Shinnick | 12/ 1 | 4:50.00 | |
| 2024 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Itsalonglongroad | 10 | 11 6 | 101 | 2U321F | 26 days | C Coakley (157 miles) | Shane O'Callaghan | 10/ 1 | 4:13.80 | |
| 2023 | Yielding | 10 | The Eye Of Tulla | 7 | 10 7 | 84 | 34-1275 | 38 days | B McMahon (30 miles) | Gary Noonan | 9/ 2 | 4:17.09 | |
| 2022 | Good | 12 | Red Striker | 7 | 11 1 | 95 | 0-S4146 | 6 days | A McNamara (104 miles) | P J O'Hanlon | 7/ 1 | 4:16.20 | |
| 2021 | Yielding - Soft | 9 | Ricky Langford | 7 | 11 0 | 90 | 4B1245 | 14 days | P J Rothwell (183 miles) | James O'Sullivan | 11/ 2 | 4:23.70 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 |
| 2021 | DNF | 4 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 1f 48y | 4:17.90 |