Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

20-1 when fifth of six in a Naas bumper in February (1m7f, heavy); well supported in a good-ground bumper at Kelso last month, made the running to three furlongs down, faded into a moderate fifth.

Maiden on the Flat after 18 attempts, rated a lowly 51; now looks a different proposition after a promising introduction to hurdling at Clonmel; despite suffering interference, stayed on well over a similar trip to this, form strongly advertised by the winner Minella Diamond in winning easily at Limerick on Thursday

Favourite for four-runner bumper on debut in sole start for Tom Mullins but was too keen and finished third; two moderate runs in bumpers for this stable before a much-improved display when second at this venue 16 days ago on his hurdling debut; jumping was fine, needs to settle better.

Runner-up in two maiden hurdles this year, although the value of the form is questionable; well beaten over fences on his last two starts, prominent before weakening from two out at this venue last time; definite chance in a race of this standard

Court Cave gelding; runner-up twice in point-to-points in the season just ended, soundly beaten both times; 12l margin at Lingstown, 18l at Loughanmore; needs to raise his game.