3.20 2m. 4f. 37yds. 15 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap S'chase of €12,000.00 5-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 Alan Magee - STEALTHY TOM won a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Wexford last spring and took advantage of a lowly mark over fences when readily scoring in first-time blinkers at Killarney in October. The selection hasn’t been disgraced on both outings since and may be suited by this drop back in trip. The addition of cheek pieces and the booking of Jordon Gainford could also prove crucial in what appears a modest enough race. Henry Brown has failed to add to a debut bumper win at Fairyhouse but indicated a modest handicap chase could be within his compass when keeping on behind Regina Dracones at Limerick last time. Arvicta is another for the shortlist having filled fourth spot behind Brandy Harbour on his last completed start at Naas, while Sanibel Island and Be My Dream are others to consider.