Adrian Wall has picked out four value picks for racing at Punchestown on Monday
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PUNCHESTOWN
11 January 2026
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 115y
- Going: Soft
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- 11
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
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Hakensack
Selected at:
4/1
The lightly raced Hakensack has taken big strides forward in his last couple of starts and he was beaten by less than a length when third at Cork last month. Second at Limerick after that, he looks well up to getting off the mark soon and this is his first start over fences.
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Runner
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D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Still unexposed chaser 6lb lower than over hurdles
3P3-PF
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 97
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y/Sft | HcCh | 9-10 | F/11 | Vaureal () | 17/2 | 97 | - |
| 13 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 24.5f Hy | HcCh | 11-12 | PU/14 | A Great Buzz () | 18/1 | 97 | - |
| 5 Jul 24 | Cor Cork | 20f Gd | HcHM | 11-13 | 3/15 | Cobra Queen (2½L) | 8/1 | 105 | 105 |
| 11 Jun 24 | Sli Sligo | 26f Gd | HcH | 11-9 | PU/12 | The Dabbler () | 11/4F | 106 | - |
| 18 May 24 | Wex Wexford | 20f Sft | HcHM | 11-11 | 3/12 | Kiltealy Park (11L) | 11/4F | 106 | 103 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-5 | 3/7 | He's Home Again (17½L) | 3/1 | 106 | 100 |
0-8 chasing but should be better for last month's comeback run over hurdles
363P-0
Age: 9
Weight: 11-11
OR: 94
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-7 t | 10/15 | Spinola Bay (34L) | 40/1 | 104 | 80 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Y | HcCh | 11-4 t | PU/16 | On The Tide () | 4/1F | 95 | - |
| 6 Feb 25 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | HcCh | 10-4 t | 3/13 | Lake Chad (5¾L) | 8/1 | 95 | 92 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Sft | HcCh | 9-8 t | 6/10 | Don't Talk (41L) | 3/1F | 95 | 59 |
| 30 Aug 24 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-6 t | 3/14 | Duty Bound (1¾L) | 7/2F | 94 | 96 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Gd | HcH | 11-6 t | 14/20 | Son Of Hypnos (32L) | 18/1 | 108 | 83 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Both recent chase efforts leave 13yo with plenty to find
P01005
Age: 13
Weight: 11-10
OR: 93
Days: 3
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 26 | Clo Clonmel | 16f Hy | HcCh | 10-11 | 5/9 | Kilbrin Rocco (22L) | 18/1 | 93 | 78 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 22.5f Sft/Hy | HcCh | 10-2 | 10/12 | Krabat (47L) | 12/1 | 98 | 56 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Cor Cork | 20f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-1 | 13/24 | Dgalwaygallivantor (33L) | 5/1 | 90 | 62 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Cor Cork | 16f Y/Sft | HcH | 9-10 | 1/11 | Bannow Blaze (5½L) | 16/1 | 84 | 94 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 21f Hy | HcH | 10-13 | 12/21 | It's Never Simple (24L) | 50/1 | 85 | 72 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 20f Y | HcH | 11-6 | PU/12 | Morell River () | 33/1 | 90 | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Limerick hurdles winner at Christmas; straight into handicap company for chase debut
0-U651
Age: 7
Weight: 11-9
OR: 92
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 19f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-2 | 1/13 | Might Be The One (nse) | 5/2 | 87 | 87 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | NvHcH | 9-13 | 5/15 | Cumberland River (10½L) | 7/4F | 87 | 85 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Cor Cork | 20f Sft/Hy | NvHcH | 11-1 | 6/24 | Theanniversary Man (6L) | 2/1F | 87 | 85 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-2 | UR/13 | Theanniversary Man () | 20/1 | 88 | - |
| 21 Jan 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-6 | 11/16 | Prince Quattro (37L) | 18/1 | 91 | 59 |
| 18 May 24 | Wex Wexford | 17.5f Sft | HcH | 11-8 | 9/11 | A Nod To Getaway (13L) | 4/1 | 92 | 88 |
Forcing tactics seemed to suit at Naas latest; more needed here over this longer trip
70-P52
Age: 7
Weight: 10-13
OR: 82
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | HcCh | 10-7 | 2/10 | The Big Cloud (3L) | 11/2 | 79 | 81 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Sft | Ch | 11-5 | 5/8 | Aclass (36L) | 12/1 | 79 | 74 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 20f Y | HcH | 10-12 | PU/12 | Morell River () | 10/1 | 82 | - |
| 17 Mar 25 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Gd | HcH | 11-0 | 11/19 | Cher Tara (21L) | 18/1 | 85 | 69 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Hy | HcH | 10-9 | 7/15 | Without Exception (18L) | 20/1 | 86 | 77 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Y | MdH | 10-11 | 12/18 | Karafon (39L) | 200/1 | - | 84 |
Improved hurdler of late; could make an impact here on chase debut
-00832
Age: 7
Weight: 10-11
OR: 80
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 19f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-6 | 2/13 | Onefortheditch (3½L) | 5/1 | 78 | 84 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Cor Cork | 20f Sft/Hy | NvHcH | 9-10 | 3/24 | Theanniversary Man (¾L) | 8/1 | 75 | 79 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Lim Limerick | 21f Hy | HcH | 10-2 | 8/14 | Happy Dreams (34L) | 18/1 | 78 | 55 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 24f Y | HcH | 10-1 | 12/16 | Grace Faraday (48L) | 28/1 | 80 | 37 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 10/12 | Daydream Nation (37L) | 40/1 | - | 79 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Wex Wexford | 24f Gd | MdH | 11-4 | 8/14 | Sunshine Diamond (65L) | 100/1 | - | 50 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Well held both recent starts after mammoth absence; hard to be confident in
6706/9
Age: 8
Weight: 10-9
OR: 78
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 25 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Sft | HcCh | 10-3 | 9/14 | Bigbraveboy (33L) | 33/1 | 80 | 53 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 12f Hy | Hc | 9-1 | 17/18 | You Make Me Smile (52L) | 80/1 | 45 | - |
| 22 Dec 23 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 8-7 | 6/13 | Cara Susanna (3¼L) | 125/1 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 Nov 23 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Sft | HcCh | 11-6 | 6/12 | Kings Halo (21L) | 150/1 | 87 | 74 |
| 2 Nov 23 | Thu Thurles | 18.5f Sft | HcCh | 10-9 | 11/14 | Name Me Famous (59L) | 80/1 | 90 | 39 |
| 6 Oct 23 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19.5f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 7/12 | Jenny Flex (24L) | 150/1 | - | 86 |
Down Royal run at Christmas was tame but earlier placings over 2m3f put him in the mix
585337
Age: 9
Weight: 10-8
OR: 77
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Dro Down Royal | 20.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-7 b | 7/15 | I A Connect (32L) | 9/1 | 79 | 52 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Thu Thurles | 18.5f Y | HcCh | 10-0 b | 3/15 | Stoneyford Lady (9¼L) | 16/1 | 81 | 84 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Clo Clonmel | 18.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-7 b | 3/12 | Spellacy's Cross (2½L) | 5/1 | 79 | 83 |
| 17 Aug 25 | Trm Tramore | 15.5f Gd | HcCh | 10-7 b | 5/9 | Itsalonglongroad (5¼L) | 5/1 | 79 | 78 |
| 1 Jul 25 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Y | HcCh | 10-6 b | 8/16 | May Call You Back (39L) | 18/1 | 83 | 51 |
| 9 Jun 25 | Ros Roscommon | 16f Gd | HcCh | 10-7 b | 5/13 | Charlies Pride (19L) | 9/1 | 86 | 70 |
Low-grade maiden hurdler; potential improver now sent chasing but inexperience a negative
/9000-
Age: 7
Weight: 10-6
OR: 75
Days: 520
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 24 | Wex Wexford | 24f Gd | HcH | 10-7 | 10/14 | Walkonthebriteside (30L) | 40/1 | 80 | 54 |
| 18 Jul 24 | Kln Killarney | 20.5f Gd | HcH | 10-6 | 12/15 | Moyvilla Lass (42L) | 66/1 | 80 | 47 |
| 17 Jun 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 24.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 10-9 | 14/16 | Desert Cave (69L) | 33/1 | 80 | 26 |
| 18 May 24 | Wex Wexford | 17.5f Sft | HcH | 10-7 | 9/13 | Junot (27L) | 33/1 | 81 | 61 |
| 4 Apr 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-11 | 20/25 | Ernie From Nurney (38L) | 125/1 | 85 | 54 |
| 10 Dec 23 | Cor Cork | 20f Sft/Hy | NvHcH | 10-6 | 13/20 | West Away (67L) | 80/1 | 87 | 33 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Down Royal fourth encouraging; not one to rule out off light weight
5066P4
Age: 9
Weight: 10-4
OR: 73
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Dro Down Royal | 20.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 9-9 p | 4/15 | I A Connect (15L) | 11/1 | 74 | 64 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Sft/Hy | HcH | 9-13 | PU/13 | Good World () | 12/1 | 78 | - |
| 1 Oct 25 | Sli Sligo | 21f Gd/Y | HcCh | 9-12 | 6/12 | The Striker Dylan (15½L) | 11/1 | 76 | 66 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nav Navan | 19f Y | HcH | 10-1 p1 | 6/16 | Sceptred Isle (13L) | 22/1 | 78 | 73 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Dro Down Royal | 24f GF | HcH | 10-2 | 10/11 | Fire Coral (33L) | 16/1 | 81 | 53 |
| 10 Aug 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 22f Gd | HcH | 10-7 | 5/12 | Fire Coral (17L) | 33/1 | 84 | 74 |
Veteran has lots to find with Feast on Down Royal run over Christmas
56-906
Age: 12
Weight: 10-3
OR: 72
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Dro Down Royal | 20.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 9-7 | 6/15 | I A Connect (26L) | 33/1 | 72 | 51 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Sft | HcH | 10-0 | 14/20 | Run For Cover (41L) | 33/1 | 72 | 42 |
| 25 Jul 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-9 | 9/13 | Doyen Magic (19½L) | 25/1 | 75 | 64 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Clo Clonmel | 23f Hy | HcCh | 10-4 h | 6/14 | Maciver (12L) | 16/1 | 76 | 70 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Dro Down Royal | 20.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-4 hv1 | 5/13 | Le Malin (22L) | 11/1 | 78 | 58 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24.5f Gd | HcCh | 10-9 | 6/13 | General Hubble (19½L) | 20/1 | 81 | 70 |
Verdict
Recent chase form is thin on the ground here, so the race looks ripe for a debutant with HAKENSACK preferred to Diamond Dollar
Hakensack
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Diamond Dollar,
9/2 Duce Bigalow,
5/1 Hakensack,
11/2 Feast,
13/2 Baltinglass Hill,
7/1 Lovely Reaction,
17/2 Ernie From Nurney,
16/1 Halsafari,
20/1 Just For Yuse,
25/1 Tullabrack Lad,
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