Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase

Dual hurdles winner hasn't troubled the judge in three attempts chasing, most recently on returning from lengthy absence in handicaps, pulled up after never counting here over 3m and yet to make a move when faller three out in 2m6f Fairyhouse lady riders contest; remains a potential improver.

Back-to-back hurdles winner in April 2024 on soft to heavy ground at around 2m; winless since however, including eight attempts chasing, placed twice off this sort of mark last season; should be better for last month's comeback run over hurdles but yet to convince in his jumping.

13yo gained first win for almost six years in a 2m Cork handicap hurdle in November; both recent chase efforts leave him with plenty to find, however.

Failed to trouble the judge in 12 attempts hurdling (twice beaten favourite last month) before off the mark in 2m3f Limerick handicap, battling well in three-way photo in testing conditions; straight into handicap company for chase debut.

Nice step forward from previous rules form when front-running second in 2m Naas handicap chase last month (heavy); up 3lb and more needed here over this longer trip.