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Thanksforthehelp runs at Punchestown
The 2025-26 season came to its conclusion on Saturday and we get a few days break from jumps racing on this side of the Irish Sea before it all starts again on Saturday with meetings at Hexham and Uttoxeter. I do always think there should be a longer gap before we start again but I am not sure anything will be changing anytime soon! Read more...
- Wednesday, 29 April 2026 06:00
- Written by G Edwards
Thanksforthehelp runs at Punchestown Today
We have one runner today at Punchestown, Thanksforthehelp who runs in opening race on the card at 2.30pm, the Adare Manor Opportunities handicap hurdle and Rian Corcoran rides. He won this race twelve months ago off a three pound lower mark with Gaving Brouder on board and he was also third in the race back in 2022. Our nine year old has struggled a bit since winning this race last year, having been put up eleven pounds for this victory. He is back down to a rating of 117 but the Irish handicapper kindly gave us 119 in this though Rian's four pound claim will certainly help. Our gelding does seem to prefer this time of year and spring ground but it is a very competitive 25 runner field. We are quite a big price but I hope we have an each way chance. It is a great opportunity for Rian to ride in these colours at a prestigious meeting and fingers crossed for a good run.
