7.10 2m. 4f. 12 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle (DIV II) of €12,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Another weak contest but marginally stronger than the first divide. EATON LADY has some good efforts to her name and might be able to provide trainer Kate McGivern with her first racecourse success. A runner-up at Cork in August of last year, she disappointed on her next two starts but bounced back to form at Roscommon recently, going down by just half-a-length. A case can be made for many others in this competitive contest, with John McConnell represented by Buto and Watermelon Girl. Buto is sure to have his supporters, while Watermelon Girl, who is a half-sister to five-time winner Seddon, is an interesting contender on handicap debut. Top-weight Well Joey was a good third at Limerick in May and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a few places better now. Glenmalure Lodge ran a fine race at Ballinrobe last month but dropping in trip is unlikely to play to her strengths. Inforapenny, No Way Pedro and Coolroe Lady are others that warrant respect.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.Riders - Confined to Professional Riders who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii) Allowances - (up to and including 28th June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed..........4lb Riders who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb These allowances are not cumulative and no allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.