1.10 2m. 7f. 110yds. 15 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle of €15,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,300.00 2nd - €3,100.00 3rd - €1,550.00 4th - €775.00 5th - €465.00 6th - €310.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - KINGKONG CIERGUES is a heavy-ground stayer who is an able type in handicaps. Winner of a 2024 point-to-point, the selection disappointed on his initial hurdles runs but has been running consistently well recently, with the form of his Fairyhouse success being boosted by both the runner-up and third scoring subsequently. Joyau De Thiax also relishes testing ground and should compete under 6lb higher than when winning at Limerick. The Lovely Man returned following almost a year off for a new yard in November and while a ten-race maiden over hurdles, increased his chase rating to 124 with his Fairyhouse success. Well Del is rated 5lb higher over fences while Welsh runner Dixie Mafia stays well and has useful recent form.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 18th January) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 19th January