Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle – Punchestown

Punchestown

14:30

Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle

Date 2026-04-29

Distance 2m3f58y

Class

Going Yielding

Type Hurdle

Surface Turf

Age Band 4yo+

Prize €17,670

Weather Clear

Temp 6.6°C

Wind 8mph NE

Rain 0%

Runners (28)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
8	Radiator Springs Bay J:Patrick M O'Brien(2) T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Patrick M O'Brien(2) T:Henry De Bromhead	165	—	321312	119	123	106	23d	—	—	+23	39.8	1.00/1	4/1 20%
Backed up maiden win with a pleasing second in a Fairyhouse handicap, strong contender
1	Aguellid Chestnut J:Aidan Kelly T:Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	J:Aidan Kelly T:Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	168	h	4-3221	122	118	100	63d	—	—	+7	22.4	1.25/1	5/1 17%
Second twice before maiden win at Wincanton, respected as one of two runners for sponsor
6	Straight John Bay J:Josh Williamson(2) T:Gordon Elliott	J:Josh Williamson(2) T:Gordon Elliott	166	t	6213	120	126	119	56d	—	—	+21	33.6	1.50/1	6/1 14%
Course 2m maiden winner, outpaced at Naas last time, longer trip should help his cause
9	Thanksforthehelp Grey J:Rian Corcoran(4) T:David Pipe	J:Rian Corcoran(4) T:David Pipe	165	tb	-77559	119	123	103	46d	—	—	+8	20.9	1.75/1	7/1 13%
Out of luck since winning this race last year, only 3lb higher, has to be taken seriously
7	Long Branch Bay J:Sean Cleary-Farrell(4) T:Seamus Neville	J:Sean Cleary-Farrell(4) T:Seamus Neville	165	p	5413U2	119	128	108	19d	—	—	+21	27.4	3.50/1	14/1 7%
Best form has been in conditions races over longer distances than this, needs to find more
20	Katie Daniels Bay J:Carl Millar(2) T:Cian Collins	J:Carl Millar(2) T:Cian Collins	160	tp	31P571	114	129	101	24d	—	—	+23	29.5	2.75/1	11/1 8%
Much improved in a first-time tongue-tie when a 33-1 winner at Fairyhouse, definite chance
15	Minella Post Bay J:James Smith T:Thomas Gibney	J:James Smith T:Thomas Gibney	162	—	/3554-	116	124	-	450d	—	—	+13	19	4.00/1	16/1 6%
Placed in bumpers, ran in decent company in maiden hurdles, has been off for a long time
24	Aurea Fortuna Chestnut J:Harry Sexton(4) T:A J Martin	J:Harry Sexton(4) T:A J Martin	156	t	131059	110	125	104	25d	—	—	+15	20.1	4.00/1	16/1 6%
Course 2m7f winner over fences, may have needed chase run early this month after a break
10	Toll Stone Chestnut J:Elizabeth Gale(2) T:Emmet Mullins	J:Elizabeth Gale(2) T:Emmet Mullins	165	—	8/7-52	119	124	96	270d	—	—	+14	18.6	4.00/1	16/1 6%
Could be a big player if ready on his first run since going close at Galway last August
13	Kamino Bello Bay J:Eoin Staples(2) T:Gavin Cromwell	J:Eoin Staples(2) T:Gavin Cromwell	163	—	36-156	117	123	66	116d	—	—	+13	18.1	4.50/1	18/1 5%
Wide-margin winner of a maiden last May, possibly unsuited by winter ground, not ruled out
23	Better Times Bay J:Michael Kenneally(2) T:S G Carey	J:Michael Kenneally(2) T:S G Carey	157	—	055714	111	121	118	15d	—	—	+18	23.9	4.00/1	16/1 6%
Has been running well over longer distances than this, rider has had an excellent season
12	Cloonainra Brown J:Dylan Kidd(4) T:John C McConnell	J:Dylan Kidd(4) T:John C McConnell	163	p	-15984	117	128	39	43d	—	—	+16	19.8	5.50/1	22/1 4%
Has done most of her racing over fences since a creditable fifth in this race last season
22	Sopelana Bay J:Kevin Healy(4) T:Cian Collins	J:Kevin Healy(4) T:Cian Collins	158	tp	581742	120	122	109	39d	—	—	+23	26.6	6.25/1	25/1 4%
Has won twice over 2m at this venue another good effort when second at Navan
25	Jacovec Cavern Bay J:Richard Condon(2) T:Paul Hennessy	J:Richard Condon(2) T:Paul Hennessy	155	p	761300	109	126	71	74d	—	—	+17	20	8.25/1	33/1 3%
Winning chaser, weak record (0-18) as a hurdler makes it hard to be confident
16	Ryan's Son Bay J:Charlie O'Dwyer T:Liz Doyle	J:Charlie O'Dwyer T:Liz Doyle	162	h	0-16	116	120	94	58d	—	—	+14	17.3	8.25/1	33/1 3%
Maiden winner on good ground last summer, lame on only subsequent start, unexposed
17	Falcon Eight Bay J:Hugh Horgan T:D K Weld	J:Hugh Horgan T:D K Weld	160	p	20/70-	114	125	-	—	—	—	+14	16.8	8.25/1	33/1 3%
Seven Flat wins, at the veteran stage now, four seasons since his only hurdles success
14	Jolie Jewel Bay J:Calum Hogan(2) T:Brian M McMahon	J:Calum Hogan(2) T:Brian M McMahon	162	h	530010	116	123	98	122d	—	—	+22	24.7	12.50/1	50/1 2%
Consistent at around this time last year, less predictable later in the year
11	Minella Supreme Brown J:Paddy Hanlon(2) T:John C McConnell	J:Paddy Hanlon(2) T:John C McConnell	164	p	1F16P6	118	123	86	57d	—	0W/0P 1 run	+17	19.2	12.50/1	50/1 2%
Won twice in the first half of the season, improved ground and cheekpieces may be a help
21	Claude Grey J:Peter Smithers(4) T:Sarah Joanna Connell	J:Peter Smithers(4) T:Sarah Joanna Connell	158	t	451367	112	125	112	184d	—	—	+19	20.5	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Maiden winner on good ground for Joseph O'Brien, well beaten in two starts for this stable
18	Garrybello Bay J:Liam McKenna T:Thomas Cooper	J:Liam McKenna T:Thomas Cooper	160	t	7P/3-0	114	127	-	101d	—	—	+17	18.7	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Placed on the Flat on sole outing in 2025, struggled over hurdles at Thurles in January
R26	Mi Lucky Cailin Bay J:Caragh Monaghan(4) T:William J McLernon	J:Caragh Monaghan(4) T:William J McLernon	155	—	70214P	109	125	71	24d	—	—	+18	20.3	16.50/1	66/1 1%
First reserve, 1-19 hurdles record is a negative, in good form before Fairyhouse failure
5	Miss Manzor Bay J:Paddy Cleary(4) T:Gordon Elliott	J:Paddy Cleary(4) T:Gordon Elliott	166	—	8/64P-	120	119	-	—	—	—	+16	18	20.00/1	80/1 1%
Lacks the advantage of a recent run, Straight John appears to be the yards' main hope
R28	El Champo Bay J:Shane O'Callaghan T:P J Rothwell	J:Shane O'Callaghan T:P J Rothwell	155	p	1543PP	109	123	-	23d	—	—	+14	15.1	25.00/1	100/1 1%
Third reserve, winner of five races, up against it after two failures to complete
19	Kalanisi Flash Bay J:Shane Fitzsimons(4) T:John C McConnell	J:Shane Fitzsimons(4) T:John C McConnell	160	tp	4/1-3P	114	124	-	187d	—	—	+22	23.4	31.25/1	125/1 1%
Maiden winner over 2m6f almost two years ago, has run only twice since, up against it
NR	Sir Allen Chestnut J:Sam Coen(2) T:Andrew Slattery	J:Sam Coen(2) T:Andrew Slattery	168	—	4/730-	122	124	-	—	—	—	—	18	—	—
Overcame long absence to win on the Flat last month, noteworthy runner for in-form stable
NR	God Of Thunder Bay J:Philip Donovan T:Denis Gerard Hogan	J:Philip Donovan T:Denis Gerard Hogan	166	tp	100-R6	120	119	61	—	—	—	—	17.5	—	—
Out of form on the Flat in recent months, poor form over hurdles since a maiden success
NR	Hitak Bay J:Adam Leahy(4) T:John Joseph Hanlon	J:Adam Leahy(4) T:John Joseph Hanlon	166	—	-P3574	120	115	-	130d	—	—	—	18.1	—	—
Has been running over fences this season, overall form suggests a preference for further
NR	Moon Mission Bay J:TBC T:P J Rothwell	J: T:P J Rothwell	155	—	836430	109	122	80	1d	—	—	—	17.5	—	—
Second reserve, still a maiden, did well to finish third over 2m5f here on handicap debut

Horse	bet365	Coral	Virgin Bet
Radiator Springs	4/1	4/1	4/1
Aguellid	9/2	5/1	5/1
Straight John	11/2	6/1	6/1
Thanksforthehelp	6/1	7/1	7/1
Long Branch	14/1	14/1	14/1
Katie Daniels	11/1	11/1	11/1
Minella Post	16/1	16/1	16/1
Aurea Fortuna	16/1	14/1	14/1
Toll Stone	16/1	16/1	16/1
Kamino Bello	18/1	16/1	16/1
Better Times	16/1	14/1	14/1
Cloonainra	22/1	22/1	20/1
Sopelana	25/1	20/1	22/1
Jacovec Cavern	33/1	33/1	33/1
Ryan's Son	33/1	33/1	33/1
Falcon Eight	33/1	33/1	33/1
Jolie Jewel	50/1	50/1	50/1
Minella Supreme	50/1	50/1	50/1
Claude	66/1	66/1	66/1
Garrybello	66/1	66/1	50/1
Mi Lucky Cailin	66/1	50/1	50/1
Miss Manzor	80/1	66/1	66/1
El Champo	100/1	100/1	80/1
Kalanisi Flash	125/1	100/1	100/1
Sir Allen	-	-	-
God Of Thunder	-	-	-
Hitak	-	-	-
Moon Mission	-	-	-

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Radiator Springs

39.8

OR: 17.3 Form: 17.5 Odds: 5

4/1

2nd

Straight John

33.6

OR: 17.5 Form: 12.5 Odds: 3.6

6/1

3rd

Katie Daniels

29.5

OR: 16 Form: 11.6 Odds: 1.9

11/1

Long Branch

27.4

OR: 17.3 Form: 8.5 Odds: 1.7

14/1

Sopelana

26.6

OR: 17.5 Form: 8 Odds: 1.1

25/1

Jolie Jewel

24.7

OR: 16.5 Form: 7.6 Odds: 0.6

50/1

Better Times

23.9

OR: 15.3 Form: 7 Odds: 1.6

16/1

Kalanisi Flash

23.4

OR: 16 Form: 7 Odds: 0.4

125/1

Aguellid

22.4

OR: 18 Form: 0 Odds: 4.4

5/1

Thanksforthehelp

20.9

OR: 17.3 Form: 0 Odds: 3.6

7/1

Claude

20.5

OR: 15.5 Form: 4.5 Odds: 0.5

66/1

Mi Lucky Cailin

20.3

OR: 14.8 Form: 5 Odds: 0.6

66/1

Aurea Fortuna

20.1

OR: 15 Form: 3.6 Odds: 1.5

16/1

Jacovec Cavern

OR: 14.8 Form: 4.5 Odds: 0.8

33/1

Cloonainra

19.8

OR: 16.8 Form: 2 Odds: 1.1

22/1

Minella Supreme

19.2

OR: 17 Form: 1.7 Odds: 0.6

50/1

Minella Post

OR: 16.5 Form: 0.9 Odds: 1.6

16/1

Garrybello

18.7

OR: 16 Form: 2.1 Odds: 0.6

66/1

Toll Stone

18.6

OR: 17.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

16/1

Kamino Bello

18.1

OR: 16.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

18/1

Hitak

18.1

OR: 17.5 Form: 0.6 Odds: 0

—

Miss Manzor

OR: 17.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

80/1

Sir Allen

OR: 18 Form: 0 Odds: 0

—

God Of Thunder

17.5

OR: 17.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0

—

Moon Mission

17.5

OR: 14.8 Form: 2.7 Odds: 0

—

Ryan's Son

17.3

OR: 16.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8

33/1

Falcon Eight

16.8

OR: 16 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8

33/1

El Champo

15.1

OR: 14.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4

100/1

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Aguellid	122	118	100
Sir Allen	122	124	—
Straight John	120	126	119
Sopelana	120	122	109
Miss Manzor	120	119	—
God Of Thunder	120	119	61
Hitak	120	115	—
Radiator Springs	119	123	106
Thanksforthehelp	119	123	103
Long Branch	119	128	108
Toll Stone	119	124	96
Minella Supreme	118	123	86
Kamino Bello	117	123	66
Cloonainra	117	128	39
Minella Post	116	124	—
Ryan's Son	116	120	94
Jolie Jewel	116	123	98
Katie Daniels	114	129	101
Falcon Eight	114	125	—
Garrybello	114	127	—
Kalanisi Flash	114	124	—
Claude	112	125	112
Better Times	111	121	118
Aurea Fortuna	110	125	104
Jacovec Cavern	109	126	71
Mi Lucky Cailin	109	125	71
El Champo	109	123	—
Moon Mission	109	122	80

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Moon Mission	1d ago	Quick return
Better Times	15d ago	Fit
Long Branch	19d ago	Fit
Radiator Springs	23d ago	Fit
El Champo	23d ago	Fit
Katie Daniels	24d ago	Fit
Mi Lucky Cailin	24d ago	Fit
Aurea Fortuna	25d ago	Fit
Sopelana	39d ago	Fit
Cloonainra	43d ago	Fit
Thanksforthehelp	46d ago	Fresh
Straight John	56d ago	Fresh
Minella Supreme	57d ago	Fresh
Ryan's Son	58d ago	Fresh
Aguellid	63d ago	Fresh
Jacovec Cavern	74d ago	Fresh
Garrybello	101d ago	Long break
Kamino Bello	116d ago	Long break
Jolie Jewel	122d ago	Long break
Hitak	130d ago	Long break
Claude	184d ago	Long break
Kalanisi Flash	187d ago	Long break
Toll Stone	270d ago	Long break
Minella Post	450d ago	Long break
Falcon Eight	—	—
Miss Manzor	—	—
Sir Allen	—	—
God Of Thunder	—	—