Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle – Punchestown

Punchestown

14:30

Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle

Date 2024-05-01

Distance 2m3f58y

Class

Going Good To Yielding

Type Hurdle

Surface Turf

Age Band 4yo+

Prize €17,700

Winning Time 4m 51.70s (slow by 24.10s)

Result

Pos	Horse	SP	Btn
1st	Harsh (GB) Danny Gilligan · Joseph Patrick O'Brien	17/2	Won
2nd	West Away (IRE) Dylan Kidd · John C McConnell	22/1	2.75
3rd	Global Export (IRE) Patrick M O'Brien · Gavin Cromwell	80/1	1.75
4th	Como Park (IRE) Mike O'Connor · Henry De Bromhead	10/1	2.5
5th	Luminous Light (GB) Conor Brassil · Anthony McCann	28/1	1.5
6th	Champella (IRE) Tom Harney · Ross O'Sullivan	33/1	4.5
7th	Baltic Bird (GB) Oakley Brown · William Durkan	66/1	2.75
8th	Dark Note (GB) Cian Quirke · Andrew Slattery	14/1	0.1
9th	Mister Beeton (IRE) Peter Smithers · Shane Nolan	50/1	0.3
10th	Party Playboy (GER) Michael J Molloy · Dermot A McLoughlin	28/1	.75
11th	Walk Away Harry (IRE) Philip Byrnes · C Byrnes	7/4F	1.25
12th	Striking (FR) Conor Smithers · Mrs John Harrington	25/1	.5
13th	Joyau De Thaix (FR) Shane O'Callaghan · Paul Nolan	25/1	0.3
14th	Heliko Conti (FR) Carl Millar · Paul Nolan	22/1	.5
15th	Final Orders (GB) Conor Stone-Walsh · Gavin Cromwell	9/1	1
16th	The Other Mozzie (IRE) Alix Balfe · Gavin Cromwell	18/1	1.75
17th	Napper Tandy (GB) James Smith · Matthew J Smith	18/1	8.5
18th	Mighty Jeremy (IRE) Niall Moore · Liam G O'Brien	80/1	0.2
19th	Maroto (IRE) Sean Cleary-Farrell · W P Mullins	12/1	.75
20th	Ballywilliam Boy (IRE) Jack G Gilligan · Michael Hourigan	80/1	11
21th	Park Of Kings (IRE) Aidan Kelly · Paul Nolan	11/2	7.5

Non-Runners / Other

Status	Horse	SP
U.R.	Elusive Prince (IRE) Daire McConville · Henry De Bromhead	28/1
Fell	Smooth Scotch (IRE) Liam Quinlan · S R B Crawford	80/1

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
25	Walk Away Harry Bay J:Philip Byrnes T:C Byrnes	J:Philip Byrnes T:C Byrnes	159	t	1-6453	113	116	96	41d	—	—	+3	31.6	0.44/1	7/4 36%
Good run at Cork; tried in a tongue-tie here and could be attractively handicapped
21	Park Of Kings Bay J:Aidan Kelly(2) T:Paul Nolan	J:Aidan Kelly(2) T:Paul Nolan	160	t	011335	114	124	106	88d	—	—	+16	27.9	1.38/1	11/2 15%
This trip should be ideal and very much a player here with ground in his favour
23	Harsh Grey J:Danny Gilligan T:Joseph Patrick O'Brien	J:Danny Gilligan T:Joseph Patrick O'Brien	159	p	3144	119	127	104	50d	—	—	+18	25.3	2.25/1	9/1 10%
This step up in trip is likely to suit on this ground and could be a very big player
3	Final Orders Bay J:Conor Stone-Walsh(2) T:Gavin Cromwell	J:Conor Stone-Walsh(2) T:Gavin Cromwell	168	tp	-01496	122	135	88	14d	—	—	+15	23.2	2.13/1	17/2 11%
Out of form over fences this season but still well in over flights if close to his best
17	Maroto Chestnut J:Sean Cleary-Farrell(4) T:W P Mullins	J:Sean Cleary-Farrell(4) T:W P Mullins	162	t	6F2	116	112	92	13d	—	—	+16	22.2	2.75/1	11/1 8%
Has potential for plenty of improvement and could well jump much better on this ground
15	Como Park Bay J:Mike O'Connor T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Mike O'Connor T:Henry De Bromhead	162	tb	433165	116	121	89	27d	—	—	+18	24.9	2.50/1	10/1 9%
Solid effort in a Naas novice handicap last time; better ground will be in his favour
4	Napper Tandy Bay J:James Smith(4) T:Matthew J Smith	J:James Smith(4) T:Matthew J Smith	168	t	253	122	124	86	12d	—	—	+20	24.9	3.50/1	14/1 7%
Close third in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle two weeks ago after a year off; more needed
5	The Other Mozzie Brown J:Alix Balfe(4) T:Gavin Cromwell	J:Alix Balfe(4) T:Gavin Cromwell	168	t	261353	122	126	104	31d	—	—	+23	26.6	4.50/1	18/1 5%
Third in a novice handicap at Fairyhouse; tongue-tie retained here off the same mark
13	Party Playboy Chestnut J:Michael J Molloy(4) T:Dermot A McLoughlin	J:Michael J Molloy(4) T:Dermot A McLoughlin	163	tp	31/563	117	120	53	30d	—	—	+14	17.7	5.00/1	20/1 5%
Back after four years and has shown that he retains some ability; interesting runner
22	West Away Bay J:Dylan Kidd(4) T:John C McConnell	J:Dylan Kidd(4) T:John C McConnell	160	t	-016B2	114	124	106	10d	—	—	+21	25	5.00/1	20/1 5%
Second in a Tramore handicap hurdlelatest but up another 2lb for that; might fall short
2	Dark Note Chestnut J:Cian Quirke(2) T:Andrew Slattery	J:Cian Quirke(2) T:Andrew Slattery	168	—	214262	122	125	103	27d	—	0W/0P 1 run	+25	28.6	4.50/1	18/1 5%
Good Naas run; more needed here but has an each-way if he stays the extra few furlongs
9	Heliko Conti Bay J:Carl Millar(4) T:Paul Nolan	J:Carl Millar(4) T:Paul Nolan	164	—	472268	118	125	108	52d	—	—	+19	21.7	7.00/1	28/1 3%
Below best last twice but easy to make a case for on Leopardstown run; handles the ground
10	Joyau De Thaix Grey J:Shane O'Callaghan(2) T:Paul Nolan	J:Shane O'Callaghan(2) T:Paul Nolan	164	—	3144	118	120	89	32d	—	—	+21	23.7	6.25/1	25/1 4%
Strong gallop will suit although the better ground is very much an unknown
R26	Elusive Prince Bay J:Daire McConville(4) T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Daire McConville(4) T:Henry De Bromhead	158	—	1403	112	119	98	31d	—	—	+20	22.2	7.00/1	28/1 3%
First reserve; point winner and solid effort in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last month
11	Luminous Light Chestnut J:Conor Brassil T:Anthony McCann	J:Conor Brassil T:Anthony McCann	163	h	-U232P	117	123	114	74d	—	—	+20	22.2	7.00/1	28/1 3%
Put in a rare below par effort at Gowran in February when last seen and has to bounce back
7	Striking Bay J:Conor Smithers(4) T:Mrs John Harrington	J:Conor Smithers(4) T:Mrs John Harrington	167	—	213036	121	123	108	45d	—	—	+21	23.5	7.00/1	28/1 3%
His wins have come on good ground but yet to really convince over this trip
19	Champella Chestnut J:Tom Harney(4) T:Ross O'Sullivan	J:Tom Harney(4) T:Ross O'Sullivan	161	—	3156-8	115	125	63	58d	—	—	+15	16.7	10.00/1	40/1 2%
Undoubtedly needed the run after a year off at Leopardstown in March; big ask here though
12	Mister Beeton Bay J:Peter Smithers(4) T:Shane Nolan	J:Peter Smithers(4) T:Shane Nolan	163	p	-512P0	117	125	84	41d	—	—	+20	21.5	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Well beaten at Cork last time; cheekpieces tried and ground in his favour but has it to do
1	Baltic Bird Bay J:Oakley Brown(2) T:William Durkan	J:Oakley Brown(2) T:William Durkan	168	h	F41250	122	128	98	151d	—	—	+23	23.8	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Beaten a long way in a Fairyhouse handicap in December when last seen; others preferred
20	Mighty Jeremy Bay J:Niall Moore(4) T:Liam G O'Brien	J:Niall Moore(4) T:Liam G O'Brien	160	t	0541P5	114	126	99	10d	—	—	+19	20.2	20.00/1	80/1 1%
Been at his best on testing ground though and won't get a soft lead here; others preferred
8	Ballywilliam Boy Bay J:Jack G Gilligan(4) T:Michael Hourigan	J:Jack G Gilligan(4) T:Michael Hourigan	166	—	6/0077	120	124	52	78d	—	—	+17	17.7	20.00/1	80/1 1%
Returned in November after 21 months off and no real trace of his best form; up against it
18	Smooth Scotch Brown J:Liam Quinlan T:S R B Crawford	J:Liam Quinlan T:S R B Crawford	162	t	8332/	116	126	-	746d	—	—	+24	25.3	20.00/1	80/1 1%
Probably best watched on his handicap debut after two years off but worth watching
16	Global Export Bay J:Patrick M O'Brien(4) T:Gavin Cromwell	J:Patrick M O'Brien(4) T:Gavin Cromwell	162	h	59U-99	116	123	90	164d	—	—	+16	16.7	25.00/1	100/1 1%
Well beaten in a Navan handicap hurdle in November when last seen; others preferred
NR	American Money Bay J:TBC T:Eddie & Patrick Harty	J: T:Eddie & Patrick Harty	167	—	251710	121	121	88	1d	—	—	—	27.8	—	—
Up 10lb for his last win and would prefer it softer; looks to have been put away for this
NR	Tactical Affair Chestnut J:TBC T:Warren Greatrex	J: T:Warren Greatrex	163	—	313423	117	131	106	31d	—	—	—	26.2	—	—
Second at Warwick and well beaten in a Ffos Las novice for his current trainer
NR	Knockanore Bay J:TBC T:Ryan Potter	J: T:Ryan Potter	159	p	71-3F4	113	126	96	61d	—	—	—	15.8	—	—
Well-beaten fourth in a Newbury handicap hurdle last month; much more needed here
NR	A Great View b/br J:TBC T:Denis W Cullen	J: T:Denis W Cullen	158	b	91P860	112	127	108	125d	—	—	—	17.1	—	—
Second reserve; won a Grade B handicap hurdle at this meeting in 2022; well beaten latest
NR	Themanintheboots Bay J:TBC T:Gordon Elliott	J: T:Gordon Elliott	158	p	8P1143	112	127	92	6d	—	—	—	26.2	—	—
Third reserve; won a pair of handicaps at Perth last summer; ran okay at Wexford last week

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Ladbrokes	Unibet	Boyle Sports
Walk Away Harry	7/4	7/4	7/4	7/4	7/4
Park Of Kings	11/2	11/2	11/2	11/2	11/2
Harsh	9/1	9/1	9/1	9/1	9/1
Final Orders	17/2	17/2	17/2	17/2	17/2
Maroto	11/1	11/1	11/1	11/1	11/1
Como Park	10/1	10/1	10/1	10/1	10/1
Napper Tandy	14/1	14/1	14/1	14/1	14/1
The Other Mozzie	18/1	18/1	18/1	18/1	18/1
Party Playboy	20/1	20/1	20/1	20/1	20/1
West Away	20/1	20/1	20/1	20/1	20/1
Dark Note	18/1	18/1	18/1	18/1	18/1
Heliko Conti	28/1	28/1	28/1	28/1	28/1
Joyau De Thaix	25/1	25/1	25/1	25/1	25/1
Elusive Prince	28/1	28/1	28/1	28/1	28/1
Luminous Light	28/1	28/1	28/1	28/1	28/1
Striking	28/1	28/1	28/1	28/1	28/1
Champella	40/1	40/1	40/1	40/1	40/1
Mister Beeton	66/1	66/1	66/1	66/1	66/1
Baltic Bird	66/1	66/1	66/1	66/1	66/1
Mighty Jeremy	80/1	80/1	80/1	80/1	80/1
Ballywilliam Boy	80/1	80/1	80/1	80/1	80/1
Smooth Scotch	80/1	80/1	80/1	80/1	80/1
Global Export	100/1	100/1	100/1	100/1	100/1

Predictor

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

1st

Walk Away Harry

31.6

OR: 15.8 Form: 7 Odds: 8.9

7/4

2nd

Dark Note

28.6

OR: 18 Form: 9.5 Odds: 1.1

18/1

3rd

Park Of Kings

27.9

OR: 16 Form: 8.6 Odds: 3.3

11/2

American Money

27.8

OR: 17.8 Form: 10 Odds: 0

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The Other Mozzie

26.6

OR: 18 Form: 7.5 Odds: 1.1

18/1

Tactical Affair

26.2

OR: 16.8 Form: 9.4 Odds: 0

—

Themanintheboots

26.2

OR: 15.5 Form: 10.7 Odds: 0

—

Harsh

25.3

OR: 17.3 Form: 5.9 Odds: 2.1

9/1

Smooth Scotch

25.3

OR: 16.5 Form: 8.6 Odds: 0.2

80/1

West Away

OR: 16 Form: 8 Odds: 1

20/1

Como Park

24.9

OR: 16.5 Form: 6.5 Odds: 1.9

10/1

Napper Tandy

24.9

OR: 18 Form: 5.5 Odds: 1.4

14/1

Baltic Bird

23.8

OR: 18 Form: 5.5 Odds: 0.3

66/1

Joyau De Thaix

23.7

OR: 17 Form: 5.9 Odds: 0.8

25/1

Striking

23.5

OR: 17.8 Form: 5 Odds: 0.7

28/1

Final Orders

23.2

OR: 18 Form: 3 Odds: 2.2

17/2

Maroto

22.2

OR: 16.5 Form: 4 Odds: 1.7

11/1

Elusive Prince

22.2

OR: 15.5 Form: 6 Odds: 0.7

28/1

Luminous Light

22.2

OR: 16.8 Form: 4.7 Odds: 0.7

28/1

Heliko Conti

21.7

OR: 17 Form: 4 Odds: 0.7

28/1

Mister Beeton

21.5

OR: 16.8 Form: 4.5 Odds: 0.3

66/1

Mighty Jeremy

20.2

OR: 16 Form: 4 Odds: 0.2

80/1

Party Playboy

17.7

OR: 16.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1

20/1

Ballywilliam Boy

17.7

OR: 17.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.2

80/1

A Great View

17.1

OR: 15.5 Form: 1.6 Odds: 0

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Champella

16.7

OR: 16.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

40/1

Global Export

16.7

OR: 16.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.2

100/1

Knockanore

15.8

OR: 15.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0

—

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Final Orders	122	135	88
Napper Tandy	122	124	86
The Other Mozzie	122	126	104
Dark Note	122	125	103
Baltic Bird	122	128	98
Striking	121	123	108
American Money	121	121	88
Ballywilliam Boy	120	124	52
Harsh	119	127	104
Heliko Conti	118	125	108
Joyau De Thaix	118	120	89
Party Playboy	117	120	53
Luminous Light	117	123	114
Mister Beeton	117	125	84
Tactical Affair	117	131	106
Maroto	116	112	92
Como Park	116	121	89
Smooth Scotch	116	126	—
Global Export	116	123	90
Champella	115	125	63
Park Of Kings	114	124	106
West Away	114	124	106
Mighty Jeremy	114	126	99
Walk Away Harry	113	116	96
Knockanore	113	126	96
Elusive Prince	112	119	98
A Great View	112	127	108
Themanintheboots	112	127	92

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
American Money	1d ago	Quick return
Themanintheboots	6d ago	Quick return
West Away	10d ago	Quick return
Mighty Jeremy	10d ago	Quick return
Napper Tandy	12d ago	Quick return
Maroto	13d ago	Quick return
Final Orders	14d ago	Fit
Como Park	27d ago	Fit
Dark Note	27d ago	Fit
Party Playboy	30d ago	Fit
The Other Mozzie	31d ago	Fit
Elusive Prince	31d ago	Fit
Tactical Affair	31d ago	Fit
Joyau De Thaix	32d ago	Fit
Walk Away Harry	41d ago	Fit
Mister Beeton	41d ago	Fit
Striking	45d ago	Fit
Harsh	50d ago	Fresh
Heliko Conti	52d ago	Fresh
Champella	58d ago	Fresh
Knockanore	61d ago	Fresh
Luminous Light	74d ago	Fresh
Ballywilliam Boy	78d ago	Fresh
Park Of Kings	88d ago	Fresh
A Great View	125d ago	Long break
Baltic Bird	151d ago	Long break
Global Export	164d ago	Long break
Smooth Scotch	746d ago	Long break