3.40 2m. 2yds. 16 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity M'dn H'dle of €12,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - The 113-rated QUIRKE'S GATE looks capable of landing a race of this standard. Barry Connell's charge hasn't been far away in some decent maiden hurdles over the winter and this looks an easier task now. He had Tophill Low a length-and-three-quarters behind when chasing home Hunters Yarn at Naas in January and may be able to confirm placings with that mare now on the same terms. Arthor is another that hasn't been far away on recent starts and he looks like another obvious one for the shortlist.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE, INCLUDING FLAT RACES, UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACINGWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 14th March) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing