A recent Thurles racecard on December 20, 2025, highlighted a competitive field in the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase, with several horses vying for position. Luckinthecity, a six-year-old, was fifth of eight in a conditions chase at Listowel, making novicey mistakes and failing to make an impact. The horse is making its handicap chase debut, with first-time cheekpieces replacing a tongue strap, and is now under a fresh trainer.
Rushmount, an eight-year-old, secured a win in a hurdle race at the same Thurles course in March but finished fifth of eleven in a maiden chase over a similar distance 30 days ago. Trainer Jonathan Sweeney believes the horse may be capable of improved performance in a handicap chase.
Any Road, also eight years old, finished fifth of thirteen in a maiden chase at Fairyhouse seven days prior, demonstrating improvement over a previous start. The horse faces a significant increase in distance in the Thurles race.
Hitakp, another eight-year-old, has shown modest form in chases since a hurdle handicap win in March, finishing seventh of fifteen in a maiden chase at Cork 27 days ago. The horse will be sporting first-time cheekpieces.
Milan Fortht, a six-year-old, previously won twice in three starts over fences, including a victory at Down Royal in March 2025. Yet, the horse finished seventh of 29 in a conditions chase at Aintree 261 days ago, with jumping errors impacting its performance.
Elsewhere, Ehteyat secured a win at Listowel in September and recently finished third of 18 in a novice hurdle at Thurles 13 days ago. The horse has a useful background on the Flat and is considered interesting as it returns to this sphere.
The HSE maintains a network of Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) across Ireland, providing support and contact details for families and individuals requiring services. The HSE website lists 95 results, including teams in Balbriggan, Ballyboden, Ballymun, and Carlow, among others.
