14:55 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) (Div 1)

Race preview

Shane Fitzgerald has made a big impact since winning on his first ride as professional at Clonmel in May, and he's likely to get a good tune out of AVEC ESPOIR. Val O'Brien's 8-year-old was second off today's mark of 90 on handicap debut at Wexford last year and had a spin over hurdles earlier this month to tune him up for this assignment. He should go well off a handy weight. Mister Bells has to concede 23lb to the selection but will be the choice of many, having followed up his win over Olive D'haguenet at Limerick with a creditable second at Kilbeggan. The veteran Ocean Glandore, who made a promising reappearance over hurdles last month, won the corresponding race two years ago and has come down to a nice mark over fences. Michael's Pick has decent hunter-chase form to his name and is a handicap debutant to consider, but Wexford winner Brogine will probably find this an inadequate test of stamina.