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2.30 Adare Manor Opportunity Final H´cap H´dl of €30,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 3f. 58yds.

Punchestown Results Wed, 29th Apr, 2026

Going - Yielding. Overcast

Jackpot Not Won.Pool €15,278.28 carried forward to Punchestown on Thu, 30th Apr. Placepot Pool - €106,717.18 Winning Units - 222.29 Dividend - €336.00. Place Six Dividend - €162.31. Place Five Dividend - €46.29. Tote Aggregate - €746850.90.

Adare Manor Opportunity Final H´cap H´dl of €30,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 3f. 58yds.

1st - €18,000.00, 2nd - €6,000.00, 3rd - €3,000.00, 4th - €1,500.00 24 Ran 10 hurdles
False start

News Report
Stewards Report
Race Conditions

Irish HorseRacing Regulatory Board

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the back of the last hurdle involving Radiator Springs, ridden by P.M. O'Brien, and Falcon Eight, ridden by H.J. Horgan, where it appeared Falcon Eight clipped a heel and H. J

Horgan was unseated. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

P. Cleary, rider of Miss Manzor (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his stirrup snapped and he pulled up

P. Hanlon, rider of Minella Supreme, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

C.P. Millar, rider of Katie Daniels, trained by Cian Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the riders conduct prior to the start of this race involving Aguellid (FR), ridden by A.P. Kelly, Miss Manzor (GB), ridden by P. Cleary, Straight John (FR), ridden by Josh Williamson, Long Branch, ridden by S. Cleary-Farrell, Radiator Springs, ridden by P.M. O'Brien, Thanksforthehelp (FR), ridden by Rian Corcoran, Toll Stone, ridden by Elizabeth Gale, Minella Supreme, ridden by P. Hanlon, Cloonainra, ridden by D.A Kidd, Kamino Bello (FR), ridden by E. Staples, Jolie Jewel (FR), ridden by C.M Hogan, Minella Post (GB), ridden by J. Smith, Ryan's Son, ridden by C.G. O'Dwyer, Falcon Eight, ridden by H.J. Horgan, Garrybello (FR), ridden by L.A. McKenna, Kalanisi Flash, ridden by S.J. Fitzsimons, Katie Daniels, ridden by C.P

Millar, Claude, ridden by P.T. Smithers, Sopelana (GB), ridden by Kevin Healy, Better Times, ridden by Michael Kenneally, Aurea Fortuna, ridden by H.E. Sexton, Jacovec Cavern (GB), ridden by R.J. Condon, Mi Lucky Cailin, ridden by Caragh Monaghan, and El Champo, ridden by S. O'Callaghan. All riders were afforded the opportunity to give evidence. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action

H.J. Horgan, rider of Falcon Eight, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount caught a heel after the last hurdle

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul Hennessy, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Jacovec Cavern (GB), placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Paul Hennessy stated that his charge is an inconsistent horse who returned to form on todays better ground. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the report given.

1st

Jacovec Cavern (GB) 10-13 (The Turner Family )
(4:53.4 1.25 secs slower on today's going ) cp⁶sr Rated 109(+11 after this run)
Sixties Icon (GB) - Siri (GB)(Atlantic Sport (USA))
Breeder - G Hedley & Mike Channon

(Morning price: 22/1 25/1 28/1 33/1 28/1 33/1 28/1 33/1)
SP 33/1

Paul Hennessy

R J Condon(2)

Tote Win €42.80 Place €7.50

tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 3 out, disputed lead approaching 2 out, led 2 out, pushed along entering straight, ridden clear before last, stayed on well, readily

14th Feb, 26 Gowran Park
10th Hcp Hdl Rated 110 This
Race 25th May, 26 Ballinrobe
2nd Hcp Hdl Rated 120

2nd

11L

Aguellid (FR) 12-0 (John P McManus )
(4:55.7) hd⁴sr Rated 122
Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Green Hope (FR)(Muhtathir (GB))
Breeder - Mr Hubert Honore

(Morning price: 13/2 7/1 13/2 6/1 11/2 9/2 5/1 4/1 7/2 10/3 7/2 10/3 7/2 4/1 9/2 4/1 9/2 5/1)
SP 5/1

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Aidan Kelly

Place €1.90

towards rear early, took keen hold, soon mid-division, 6th 3 out, 3rd approaching 2 out, 2nd 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, no chance with winner

25th Feb, 26 Wincanton
1st Mdn Hdl Rated 114 This
Race

3rd

5.5L

Toll Stone (IRE) 11-9 (Mrs A F Mee )
(4:57.0) sr Rated 119
Australia (GB) - Cosmic Cannonball (IRE)(Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))
Breeder - Micheal D Ryan

(Morning price: 10/1 9/1 10/1 12/1 14/1 16/1)
SP 16/1

Emmet Mullins

Elizabeth Gale(2)

Place €3.80

rear of mid-division, some headway after 3 out, 8th 2 out and soon pushed along, ridden in 3rd before last, no impression, kept on one pace

2nd Aug, 25 Galway
2nd Hcp Hdl Rated 116 This
Race 25th May, 26 Ballinrobe
12th Hcp Hdl Rated 119

4th

Long Branch (IRE) 11-7 (Mrs S Neville )
(4:57.9) cp¹sr Rated 119(-1 after this run)
Idaho (IRE) - Carabora (FR)(Smadoun (FR))
Breeder - Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

(Morning price: 16/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 16/1)
(Ring price: 18/1 16/1 14/1 12/1 11/1) SP 11/1

Seamus Neville

S Cleary-Farrell(4)

Place €3.00

mid-division, some headway after 3 out, pushed along in 7th when not fluent next, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, went moderate 4th post

10th Apr, 26 Wexford
2nd Hdl Rated 119 This
Race 7th May, 26 Wexford
4th Chs

5th

nose

Cloonainra (IRE) 11-5 (Pauline Conlon & BK Vets Partnership)
(4:57.9) cp²sr Rated 117(-2 after this run)
Financial Reward (IRE) - Ashes Summer (IRE)(Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE))
Breeder - Mr Martin Peyton

(Morning price: 14/1 12/1 11/1 16/1 18/1 20/1)
(Ring price: 20/1 22/1) SP 22/1

John C McConnell

D A Kidd(4)

mid-division, 7th after 3 out, pushed along in 6th and no impression early straight, moderate 5th last, soon ridden in moderate 4th, kept on one pace

17th Mar, 26 Down Royal
4th Nov Chs Rated 117 This
Race 14th Jun, 26 Downpatrick
10th Hcp Hdl Rated 115

6th

3.75L

Jolie Jewel (FR) 11-6 (Daniel Kelly )
(4:58.7) hd⁺sr Rated 116(-1 after this run)
Spider Flight (FR) - Verysland (FR)(Saint des Saints (FR))
Breeder - M Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & M Pascal Magne

(Morning price: 25/1 33/1 40/1 50/1 66/1 80/1 66/1 50/1)
(Ring price: 66/1 50/1 40/1) SP 40/1

Brian M McMahon

C M Hogan(2)

towards rear, not fluent 1st, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, ridden before last where moderate 8th, kept on one pace, never a factor

28th Dec, 25 Leopardstown
15th Hcp Hdl Rated 116 This
Race 25th May, 26 Ballinrobe
3rd Chs

7th

1.25L

Straight John (FR) 11-10 (Robcour )
(4:59.0) ts⁴sr Rated 120(-2 after this run)
Doctor Dino (FR) - Bournie (FR)(Kahyasi)
Breeder - S C E A Hamel Stud

(Morning price: 8/1 15/2 11/2 6/1 7/1 15/2 7/1 13/2 7/1 13/2 6/1 13/2 6/1)
(Ring price: 6/1 11/2) SP 11/2

Gordon Elliott

Josh Williamson(2)

tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2 out, ridden in 3rd and no impression entering straight, 4th when mistake last, no extra

4th Mar, 26 Naas
3rd Hdl Rated 121 This
Race

8th

4.25L

Radiator Springs (IRE) 11-9 (South Ros Racing Syndicate )
(4:59.9) sr Rated 119
Doyen (IRE) - Ma Minx (IRE)(Shantou (USA))
Breeder - G Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim

(Morning price: 7/1 13/2 6/1 11/2 4/1 9/2 4/1 7/2 10/3 3/1 10/3 7/2 4/1)
(Ring price: 4/1 9/2) SP 9/2fav

Henry De Bromhead

Patrick M O'Brien(2)

led, headed 4th and 2nd halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th and no impression entering straight, no extra

6th Apr, 26 Fairyhouse
2nd Hcp Hdl Rated 116 This
Race

9th

5.5L

El Champo (IRE) 11-1 (Oliver Barden )
(5:01.1) cp⁺sr Rated 109(-1 after this run)
Ocovango (GB) - Western Garden (IRE)(Westerner (GB))
Breeder - The Beeches Stud Ltd

(Morning price: 25/1 28/1 33/1 40/1 50/1 80/1 100/1)
(Ring price: 100/1 80/1) SP 80/1

P J Rothwell

S O'Callaghan

mid-division on inner, 6th after 3 out, pushed along next, soon ridden and no extra

6th Apr, 26 Fairyhouse
p.u. Hcp Hdl Rated 110 This
Race 7th Jun, 26 Punchestown
4th Hcp Chs Rated 118

10th

Mi Lucky Cailin (IRE) 10-11 (Deadman's Inn Syndicate )
(5:01.5) sr Rated 109(-1 after this run)
Milan (GB) - Consider Her Lucky (GER)(Silvano (GER))
Breeder - Mrs Lisa Doran

(Morning price: 25/1 22/1 25/1 28/1 50/1 66/1 50/1)
SP 50/1

William J McLernon

Caragh Monaghan(4)

always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along 2 out, soon ridden and no extra

5th Apr, 26 Fairyhouse
p.u. Hcp Hdl Rated 110 This
Race

11th

6.5L

Kamino Bello (FR) 11-7 (Race & Stay Racing Club )
(5:02.8) sr Rated 117
Montmartre (FR) - Pasaquina (GER)(Acatenango (GER))
Breeder - M Remi Boucret

(Morning price: 10/1 11/1 16/1 18/1 16/1)
(Ring price: 18/1 16/1) SP 16/1

Gavin Patrick Cromwell

E Staples(2)

mid-division, never a factor, pushed along 2 out, no extra

3rd Jan, 26 Cork
6th Hdl Rated 119 This
Race 14th Jun, 26 Downpatrick
6th Hcp Hdl Rated 115

12th

7.5L

Ryan's Son (IRE) 11-8 (Shelsbury Partnership )
(5:04.4) hd¹sr Rated 116(-2 after this run)
Westerner (GB) - Pleasant Brook (IRE)(Shantou (USA))
Breeder - Mr Charles Latta

(Morning price: 22/1 25/1 22/1 28/1 33/1 40/1 33/1)
SP 33/1

Liz Doyle

C G O'Dwyer

mid-division, took keen hold, pushed along and no impression 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off

2nd Mar, 26 Leopardstown
6th Hdl This
Race

13th

19L

Thanksforthehelp (FR) 11-7 (John P McManus )
(5:08.2) ts⁺bl³sr Rated 119
Martaline (GB) - Agathe Du Berlais (FR)(Poliglote (GB))
Breeder - M Fennessy

(Morning price: 10/1 8/1 11/2 6/1 13/2 6/1 13/2 6/1 11/2 6/1 7/1)
(Ring price: 13/2 7/1 15/2 7/1 13/2) SP 13/2

David Pipe

Rian Corcoran(4)

tracked leaders, jumped left 1st, soon 2nd, led 4th and 4 lengths lead halfway, mistake 6th, pushed along and joined approaching 2 out, headed and 3rd 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off

14th Mar, 26 Uttoxeter
9th Hcp Hdl Rated 120 This
Race

14th

2.75L

Minella Post (GB) 11-8 (Leonard Kinsella )
(5:08.7) sr Rated 116(-2 after this run)
Champs Elysees (GB) - Akdara (IRE)(Sadler's Wells (USA))
Breeder - R W Russell

(Morning price: 16/1 18/1 20/1 22/1 25/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 16/1)
(Ring price: 16/1 14/1) SP 14/1

Thomas Gibney

J Smith

tracked leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, weakened, tailed off

3rd Feb, 25 Punchestown
4th Mdn Hdl This
Race

p.u.

Miss Manzor (GB) 11-8 (Conor McGlone )
sr Rated 120(-2 after this run)
Almanzor (FR) - April Eighteen (IRE)(Azamour (IRE))
Breeder - Successori del Marchese G Guglielmi

(Morning price: 18/1 22/1 25/1 28/1 33/1 40/1 50/1 80/1 66/1)
(Ring price: 66/1 80/1 66/1 80/1 100/1 80/1 100/1 80/1 100/1) SP 100/1

Gordon Elliott

P Cleary(4)

mid-division, ridden and no impression after 2 out when rider lost irons, soon eased, pulled up before last

25th May, 25 Curragh
20th Flat Hcp Rated 76 This
Race 26th May, 26 Ballinrobe
5th Hcp Hdl Rated 118

p.u.

Minella Supreme (IRE) 11-8 (Mandarin Syndicate )
cp¹sr Rated 118(-2 after this run)
Soldier Of Fortune (IRE) - Portryan Native (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Ashroe Stud Ltd

(Morning price: 25/1 28/1 33/1 40/1 50/1)
SP 50/1

John C McConnell

P Hanlon(2)

tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, weakened, pulled up before next

3rd Mar, 26 Newcastle
6th Hdl Rated 118 This
Race

u.r.

Falcon Eight (IRE) 11-6 (Mark E Phelan & S P O'Connor)
cp⁺sr Rated 114(-2 after this run)
Galileo (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE)(Danehill (USA))
Breeder - Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

(Morning price: 20/1 22/1 25/1 22/1 28/1 33/1 28/1 33/1)
SP 33/1

D K Weld

H J Horgan

always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, moderate 9th last, unseated rider early run-in

3rd Apr, 26 Curragh
6th Flat Rated 90 This
Race 7th Jun, 26 Punchestown
4th Hcp Hdl Rated 112

p.u.

Garrybello (FR) 11-6 (Ciaran John Mooney )
ts⁺sr Rated 114(-3 after this run)
Ballingarry (IRE) - Bel Jouvence (FR)(Nononito (FR))
Breeder - Dominique Pinelli, Adrian Carroux

(Morning price: 28/1 33/1 40/1 50/1)
(Ring price: 50/1 66/1 50/1 66/1 50/1 66/1) SP 66/1

Thomas Cooper

L A McKenna

rear of mid-division, took keen hold, ridden and no impression after 2 out, weakened, pulled up before last

18th Jan, 26 Thurles
12th Hcp Hdl Rated 117 This
Race

p.u.

Kalanisi Flash (IRE) 11-2 (Damian Lavelle )
ts⁺cp³sr Rated 114(-2 after this run)
Kalanisi (IRE) - Pistol Flash (IRE)(Pistolet Bleu (IRE))
Breeder - Eimear Mulhern

(Morning price: 33/1 50/1 80/1 100/1 80/1 100/1)
(Ring price: 100/1 125/1) SP 125/1

John C McConnell

S J Fitzsimons(4)

always behind, never a factor, pushed along when slow 4th, detached in rear 3 out, weakened, pulled up before next

24th Oct, 25 Cheltenham
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 118 This
Race

p.u.

Katie Daniels (IRE) 11-4 (Barry Logan )
ts²cp³sr Rated 114
Walk In The Park (IRE) - Alleygrove Lass (IRE)(Alderbrook (GB))
Breeder - Mr Alan Loughlin

(Morning price: 9/1 8/1 9/1 10/1 8/1 10/1 9/1 10/1 11/1)
(Ring price: 10/1 11/1 12/1) SP 12/1

Cian Collins

C P Millar(2)

pushed along early and jumped left 1st, soon mid-division on outer, pushed along when not fluent 4th, soon dropped towards rear and weakened halfway, pulled up before 3 out

5th Apr, 26 Fairyhouse
1st Hcp Hdl Rated 107 This
Race

p.u.

Claude (IRE) 11-0 (M A Ryan )
ts²sr Rated 112(-2 after this run)
Caravaggio (USA) - An Cailin Orga (IRE)(Galileo (IRE))
Breeder - M Ryan

(Morning price: 33/1 40/1 50/1 66/1)
SP 66/1

Sarah Joanna Connell

P T Smithers(4)

mid-division, slightly hampered after 1st, bad mistake 3rd, ridden and no impression after 3 out, weakened, pulled up before last

27th Oct, 25 Wexford
7th Hdl Rated 115 This
Race 10th May, 26 Cork
11th Hcp Hdl Rated 110

p.u.

Sopelana (GB) 11-0 (Tallys Bar Syndicate )
ts⁺cp⁷sr Rated 120(-2 after this run)
Expert Eye (GB) - Cranberry (GB)(Toronado (IRE))
Breeder - New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud

(Morning price: 14/1 16/1 12/1 16/1 20/1)
(Ring price: 20/1 22/1 25/1) SP 25/1

Cian Collins

Kevin Healy(4)

rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression 2 out, weakened, pulled up before last

21st Mar, 26 Navan
2nd Hcp Hdl Rated 119 This
Race

u.r.

Better Times (IRE) 11-1 (Mrs Sandra McCarthy )
sr Rated 111(-1 after this run)
Hillstar (GB) - New Vega (FR)(Blushing Flame (USA))
Breeder - Mr Denis Hickey

(Morning price: 11/1 12/1 11/1 12/1 10/1 11/1 14/1)
(Ring price: 12/1 14/1 16/1) SP 16/1

S G Carey

M J Kenneally(2)

towards rear, not fluent 3 out and unseated rider a few strides after flight

14th Apr, 26 Clonmel
4th Hcp Hdl Rated 111 This
Race 15th May, 26 Kilbeggan
4th Chs

p.u.

Aurea Fortuna (IRE) 10-12 (Debbie Breslin & Mrs Paul Shanahan)
ts⁴sr Rated 110(-3 after this run)
Mount Nelson (GB) - Battle Over (FR)(Sillery (USA))
Breeder - Berry Farms

(Morning price: 14/1 12/1 16/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 18/1 16/1 18/1 16/1 14/1 16/1 14/1)
(Ring price: 16/1 14/1 16/1) SP 16/1

A J Martin

Harry Sexton(4)

tracked leaders, 2nd early, mid-division when slight mistake 6th, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, weakened, pulled up before last

4th Apr, 26 Fairyhouse
9th Hcp Chs Rated 106 This
Race

Off 2.35
Time 4m. 53.40 secs, which is 1.25 secs slower than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €470.60
Tote Trifecta-
CSF- €201.16
Tricast- €2868.87.

Non runners Sir Allen (GB) (Allergy), God Of Thunder (Coughing), Hitak (FR) (Coughing), Moon Mission (GB) (Automatically Withdrawn)

2025 Thanksforthehelp 8 11-8 Gavin Brouder 14/1 (David Pipe)

2024 Harsh 4 11-5 D J Gilligan 17/2 (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)

2023 Ballybawn Belter 5 11-1 C G O'Dwyer (4) 17/2 (Liz Doyle)

2022 Life In The Park 5 11-8 M P O'Connor (2) 9/2 (Henry De Bromhead)

2021 Guiri 6 11-4 S D Torrens 9/1 (Mrs John Harrington)