2.30 2m. 3f. 120yds. 16 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity M'dn H'dle of €14,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,400.00 2nd - €2,800.00 3rd - €1,400.00 4th - €700.00 5th - €420.00 6th - €280.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Minellas all over the place here with the Clonmel moniker on three of them. The name originates of course with John Nallen, and he fields Minella Away and Minella Moment, and it’ll be interesting if the market indicates a fancy for the latter, a first time out son of Kayf Tara. Hotelier Nallen sold Minella Mystics to owner, Caroline Ahearn, and John McConnell’s charge could enter the equation on his hurdle debut. Glory is back at Cork with a chance after finishing second to Yafordadoe over two miles here nine days back. Up in trip he could be helped by the addition of a tongue-strap. Going the other way distance-wise, FEST DEIZ, is the selection. He made a pleasing first start over flights when runner-up to Oscar Montel over three miles at Limerick. He can now improve in his jumping, and settle better, to step-up a placing to the number one spot. Arguments that some of the others hold place claims are easily made.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 11st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 12st 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 29th July) 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 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee