
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
Going
Race Type
Distance
Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle
of €30,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 3f. 58yds. 2.30
2m. 3f. 58yds. Hcap Hurdle 4-y-o plus 28 Declared
Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle
of €30,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00 Fine
Formscan By John O'Riordan - Recent impressive Tramore winner FAIRYLAND OPERA could prove leniently treated off 114. Despite easily opening her account over hurdles, the Lorna Fowler-trained mare was left on the same mark for that maiden success. Back in handicap company, the six-year-old can exploit that favourable rating. Runner-up on her previous start at Navan, the daughter of Elusive Pimpernel has plenty of experience. A fast run race, where she can be delivered late from off the pace should really suit. Thanksforthehelp was third in this race a few years back when sent off market leader. Representing the sponsors, he is sure to have had a repeat bid in mind for some time. Ballysax Hank also catches the eye off a lower hurdles mark.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 26th April) 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 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 28th April 2025


Malinas (GER)-Mountain Leap(Sadler's Wells)
ts+cp+(48)
(Mr Peter W Garnsworthy)
Rated 120
Won When Rated 120-122


In the last 3 years Portnacoo (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Birmingham Alabama (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Jan 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding ) Birmingham Alabama (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-6 Rated 104) D J Gilligan 1.75L in front of Portnacoo (IRE) 4th (4/1Fav 11-6 Rated 111) T P Harney (20 ran) | ||
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Flemensfirth (USA)-Morning Run(King's Theatre)
ts2(229)
(M J Dempsey)
Rated 120
In the last 3 years Shes A Fine Wine (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kimy (FR) | 1 | |
| 31st Jul 2024 Galway(2m 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (National Hunt); Yielding (Flat)) She's A Fine Wine (IRE) 4th (6/1 10-11 Rated 120) Rachael Blackmore 27.32L in front of Kimy (FR) 17th (25/1 10-0 Rated 107) M J M O'Sullivan (19 ran) | ||
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Yeats (IRE)-Quiet Thought(Bob Back)
(53)
(Always Trying Syndicate)
Rated 120
In the last 3 years Whiskeywealth (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hands On (IRE) | 1 | |
| 2nd May 2024 Punchestown(2m 94yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 10th (20/1 11-5 Rated 121) J P Shinnick 5.75L in front of Hands On (IRE) 14th (12/1 11-5 Rated 120) S D Torrens (24 ran) | ||
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Financial Reward (IRE)-Ashes Summer(Rock Of Gibraltar)
(23)
(Pauline Conlon & BK Vets Partnership)
Rated 119
In the last 3 years Cloonainra (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kimy (FR) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2024 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Good to Yielding, yielding in places Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Cloonainra (IRE) 2nd (40/1 10-10 Rated 114) D A Kidd 6.94L in front of Kimy (FR) 7th (40/1 10-5 Rated 109) Mr J H Williamson (19 ran) | ||
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Milan (GB)-Maxford Lady(Presenting)
(41)
bf
(Mr M F Fitzgerald)
Rated 119


Mahler (GB)-Dangan Dawn(Presenting)
ts1(26)
d1
(Ira Hayes Partnership)
Rated 119
In the last 3 years Ira Hayes (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Birmingham Alabama (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Apr 2025 Wexford(3m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Birmingham Alabama (IRE) 4th (7/2Fav 11-11 Rated 117) J C Gainford 9.50L in front of Ira Hayes (IRE) 6th (5/1 11-9) A Harvey (11 ran) | ||
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Mamool (IRE)-Sli Eile(Classic Cliche)
cp6(169)
c1
(Red Green & White Syndicate)
Rated 119
In the last 3 years Mister Beeton (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Doctor Churchill (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th May 2023 Cork(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Mister Beeton (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-7 Rated 111) S Fitzgerald 5.37L in front of Doctor Churchill (IRE) 10th (12/1 11-7 Rated 113) P K Donovan (18 ran) | ||
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| Smooth Scotch (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Mister Beeton (IRE) 9th (50/1 11-5 Rated 117) P T Smithers Smooth Scotch (IRE) fell (80/1 11-8 Rated 116) L Quinlan (23 ran) | ||
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Libertarian (GB)-Mandy Mac(Amilynx)
ts8cp2(24)
bf
(W I MacKenzie)
Rated 119
In the last 3 years Smooth Scotch (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Mister Beeton (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Mister Beeton (IRE) 9th (50/1 11-5 Rated 117) P T Smithers Smooth Scotch (IRE) fell (80/1 11-8 Rated 116) L Quinlan (23 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Hands On (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Whiskeywealth (IRE) | 1 | |
| 2nd May 2024 Punchestown(2m 94yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 10th (20/1 11-5 Rated 121) J P Shinnick 5.75L in front of Hands On (IRE) 14th (12/1 11-5 Rated 120) S D Torrens (24 ran) | ||
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Eliot (GER)-Gothen Niece(Gothenberg)
hd4(10)
(Mr Martin Gowing)
Rated 116
In the last 3 years Ballysax Hank (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Showurappreciation (IRE) | 1 | |
| 9th Mar 2025 Naas(2m 4f 29yds, Chase, Chase - Soft. Hurdle - Soft, yielding to soft places) Showurappreciation (IRE) 6th (33/1 11-12) J S McGarvey Ballysax Hank (IRE) unseated rider (33/1 11-12) K C Sexton (15 ran) | ||
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Ocovango (GB)-Become Legend(Mahler)
(26)
cd1
bf
(Mrs Diane Flanagan)
Rated 116
In the last 3 years Birmingham Alabama (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Portnacoo (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Jan 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding ) Birmingham Alabama (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-6 Rated 104) D J Gilligan 1.75L in front of Portnacoo (IRE) 4th (4/1Fav 11-6 Rated 111) T P Harney (20 ran) | ||
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| Ira Hayes (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Apr 2025 Wexford(3m 110yds, Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Birmingham Alabama (IRE) 4th (7/2Fav 11-11 Rated 117) J C Gainford 9.50L in front of Ira Hayes (IRE) 6th (5/1 11-9) A Harvey (11 ran) | ||
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Martaline (GB)-Agathe Du Berlais(Poliglote)
ts+cp9(102)
(Mr John P McManus)
Rated 116
Won When Rated 117


Mukhadram (GB)-Salhooda(Nayef)
cp5(24)
(Pierce Gerard Molony)
Rated 114
In the last 3 years Doctor Churchill (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Mister Beeton (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th May 2023 Cork(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Mister Beeton (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-7 Rated 111) S Fitzgerald 5.37L in front of Doctor Churchill (IRE) 10th (12/1 11-7 Rated 113) P K Donovan (18 ran) | ||
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| Giant Haystacks (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Jan 2025 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places: changed to Heavy after Race 4) Doctor Churchill (IRE) 1st (28/1 11-2 Rated 104) Cian Cullinan Giant Haystacks (IRE) pulled up (10/3 12-0 Rated 112) C Stone-Walsh (17 ran) | ||
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| Fairyland Opera (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Feb 2025 Naas(1m 7f 158yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Fairyland Opera (IRE) 2nd (9/1 10-12 Rated 106) Conor Clarke 11.06L in front of Doctor Churchill (IRE) 7th (15/2 11-6 Rated 114) C D Smithers (11 ran) | ||
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Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Penny Opera(Presenting)
ts6(17)
(Mrs T K Cooper & Miss Diana Cooper)
Rated 114
In the last 3 years Fairyland Opera (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Doctor Churchill (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Feb 2025 Naas(1m 7f 158yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Fairyland Opera (IRE) 2nd (9/1 10-12 Rated 106) Conor Clarke 11.06L in front of Doctor Churchill (IRE) 7th (15/2 11-6 Rated 114) C D Smithers (11 ran) | ||
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| Kimy (FR) | 1 | |
| 22nd Mar 2025 Navan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding in places) Fairyland Opera (IRE) 2nd (4/1 10-13 Rated 112) J P Shinnick 53.88L in front of Kimy (FR) 13th (6/1 11-3 Rated 111) D E Mullins (13 ran) | ||
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Champs Elysees (GB)-Thedoublede(Deploy)
cp3(17)
(Ed Mulligan)
Rated 114


Champs Elysees (GB)-Coolnasmear(Flemensfirth)
(27)
(John P McManus)
Rated 114
In the last 3 years In For The Night (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| The Nagger Reidy (GB) | 2 | |
| 3rd Apr 2025 Naas(2m 2f 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places (Good to Yielding after 4th)) In For The Night (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-4 Rated 107) Aidan Kelly 7.50L in front of The Nagger Reidy (GB) 3rd (5/1 11-5 Rated 110) Mr M N Sharpe (18 ran) | ||
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| 31st Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle), changed to Soft after Race 3: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Chase) & changed to Soft after Race 1) In For The Night (IRE) 10th (11/2 10-9 Rated 108) M P Walsh The Nagger Reidy (GB) unseated rider (11/4Fav 10-9 Rated 108) J J Slevin (12 ran) | ||
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Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Varnay(Machiavellian)
(115)
(Keep It Simple Syndicate)
Rated 112
In the last 3 years Giant Haystacks (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Doctor Churchill (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Jan 2025 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places: changed to Heavy after Race 4) Doctor Churchill (IRE) 1st (28/1 11-2 Rated 104) Cian Cullinan Giant Haystacks (IRE) pulled up (10/3 12-0 Rated 112) C Stone-Walsh (17 ran) | ||
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| Stay Gold (IRE) | 1 | |
| 28th Dec 2024 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Hurdle); Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (Chase)) Giant Haystacks (IRE) 1st (15/2 10-10 Rated 104) T P Harney 14.75L in front of Stay Gold (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-0 Rated 106) L A McKenna (23 ran) | ||
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Mastercraftsman (IRE)-Round of Applause(Galileo)
(52)
(John P McManus)
Rated 112
In the last 3 years Showurappreciation (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Ballysax Hank (IRE) | 1 | |
| 9th Mar 2025 Naas(2m 4f 29yds, Chase, Chase - Soft. Hurdle - Soft, yielding to soft places) Showurappreciation (IRE) 6th (33/1 11-12) J S McGarvey Ballysax Hank (IRE) unseated rider (33/1 11-12) K C Sexton (15 ran) | ||
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Fastnet Rock (AUS)-It's My Pleasure(Galileo)
cp2(50)
(John P McManus)
Rated 119


In the last 3 years Kimy (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| She's A Fine Wine (IRE) | 1 | |
| 31st Jul 2024 Galway(2m 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (National Hunt); Yielding (Flat)) She's A Fine Wine (IRE) 4th (6/1 10-11 Rated 120) Rachael Blackmore 27.32L in front of Kimy (FR) 17th (25/1 10-0 Rated 107) M J M O'Sullivan (19 ran) | ||
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| Cloonainra (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2024 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Good to Yielding, yielding in places Hurdle - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Cloonainra (IRE) 2nd (40/1 10-10 Rated 114) D A Kidd 6.94L in front of Kimy (FR) 7th (40/1 10-5 Rated 109) Mr J H Williamson (19 ran) | ||
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| Fairyland Opera (IRE) | 1 | |
| 22nd Mar 2025 Navan(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding in places) Fairyland Opera (IRE) 2nd (4/1 10-13 Rated 112) J P Shinnick 53.88L in front of Kimy (FR) 13th (6/1 11-3 Rated 111) D E Mullins (13 ran) | ||
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Malinas (GER)-Barradaw Gale(Flemensfirth)
cp2(86)
bf
(Paul McKeon)
Rated 110
In the last 3 years Stay Gold (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Giant Haystacks (IRE) | 1 | |
| 28th Dec 2024 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Hurdle); Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (Chase)) Giant Haystacks (IRE) 1st (15/2 10-10 Rated 104) T P Harney 14.75L in front of Stay Gold (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-0 Rated 106) L A McKenna (23 ran) | ||
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Frankel (GB)-Very Good News(Empire Maker)
ts+cp+(13)
(Carthy, Rogers & O'Brien Partnership)
Rated 110


Kayf Tara (GB)-Broxbourne(Refuse To Bend)
cp2(27)
(It All Started In Belmont Syndicate)
Rated 110
In the last 3 years The Nagger Reidy (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| In For The Night (IRE) | 2 | |
| 3rd Apr 2025 Naas(2m 2f 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places (Good to Yielding after 4th)) In For The Night (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-4 Rated 107) Aidan Kelly 7.50L in front of The Nagger Reidy (GB) 3rd (5/1 11-5 Rated 110) Mr M N Sharpe (18 ran) | ||
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| 31st Dec 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle), changed to Soft after Race 3: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Chase) & changed to Soft after Race 1) In For The Night (IRE) 10th (11/2 10-9 Rated 108) M P Walsh The Nagger Reidy (GB) unseated rider (11/4Fav 10-9 Rated 108) J J Slevin (12 ran) | ||
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Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Is Herself About(Flemensfirth)
ts2(18)
bf
(Peter Tarrant)
Rated 109
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2024 Harsh 4 11-5 D J Gilligan 17/2 (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)
2023 Ballybawn Belter 5 11-1 C G O'Dwyer 17/2 (Liz Doyle)
2022 Life In The Park 5 11-8 M P O'Connor 9/2 (Henry De Bromhead)
2021 Guiri 6 11-4 S D Torrens 9/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2020 Abandoned
2019 Musical Slave 6 11-10 John J O'Neill Jr 7/1 (Philip Hobbs)
2018 Prince Garyantle 8 11-6 A W Short 25/1 (Matthew J Smith)
2017 Magic Of Light 6 10-8 R P Treacy 11/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2016 Shamiran 11 11-0 N M Kelly 16/1 (Dermot Anthony McLoughlin)
2015 Shamiran 10 11-3 A Ring 33/1 (S T Nolan)
2014 Master Oscar 6 10-12 J S McGarvey 14/1 (C Roche)
2013 Beau Michael 9 11-7 D E Splaine 25/1 (Adrian McGuinness)
2012 Shamiran 7 11-4 I J McCarthy 12/1 (S T Nolan)
2011 Oneeightofamile 6 11-8 D E Splaine 12/1 (John E Kiely)
2010 Sivota 6 10-11 E Mullins 7/2Fav (W P Mullins)
2009 Montana Slim 7 10-13 K H Clarke 25/1 (Michael O'Hare)
2008 Here Comes Sally 8 11-0 A P Cawley 14/1 (Paul Martin Pierce)
2007 Brave Right 7 11-0 N J O'Shea 9/1 (Leonard Whitmore)
2006 Kells Castle 4 10-4 R Loughran 8/1 (Ms F M Crowley)
2005 Vintage Port 5 10-8 Andrew J McNamara 20/1 (T J O'Mara)
2004 Trail Storm 7 10-3 P W Flood 7/1CFav (F F McGuinness)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Ballysax Hank, Ira Hayes, Polemon, Nouvotic, Showurappreciation. Tonguestrap Ira Hayes» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 13/2 Portnacoo, 15/2 Cloonainra, Fairyland Opera, 10/1 Howdoyalikeherhome, Beyond Your Dreams, 12/1 Hamsiyann, She's A Fine Wine, 14/1 Smooth Scotch, Giant Haystacks, In For The Night, 16/1 Thanksforthehelp, Birmingham Alabama, Kap Vert, Doctor Churchill, Nouvotic, 20/1 American Sniper, Mister Beeton, Ira Hayes, 25/1 Ballysax Hank, Showurappreciation, Stay Gold, 33/1 Others.
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.






