Today, Thursday 29 October 2026 at Punchestown there are seven races, with the first off at 13:05. Below you’ll find the tipsters’ selections for the card followed by course stats and pointers to help with your watching or betting.
Punchestown Tips
The table below shows the key tipster picks for each race — scroll horizontally to view all columns and note the first column (time) is fixed for easier reading.
| Time | GG | POSTDATA | RP Ratings | TOPSPEED | The Irish Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:05 | San Juan De Lope | Wunderschon | Wunderschon | Wunderschon | Lan De Ghaire |
| 13:35 | Flash Of Fire | Titanium | Amplitude | Earls | Excuzio Joe |
| 14:05 | Imposing | Nonsense | Imposing | – | Dawnmore |
| 14:35 | Margot Mae | Margot Mae | Margot Mae | – | Knockraha Pa |
| 15:05 | Spacebound | Saliba | Oracle Of Delphi | Spacebound | Oracle Of Delphi |
| 15:35 | La Tulipe Noire | Free Solo | Free Solo | – | La Tulipe Noire |
| 16:05 | Survivor’s Code | Survivor’s Code | Buttermere Ridge | – | Pocket Jacks |
Punchestown – Stats & Pointers
Below are the top horses, trainers and jockeys to note at Punchestown based on recent course form and returns — quick reference stats to help with selections and in-running decisions.
Horses To Note
- Saliba — 2 runs, 0 wins, 0% win rate; 1 place (50% place rate); prize money: £2,629.57. One for a place watch given consistent placing.
- Mogwli — 1 run, 0 wins, 0% win rate; 1 place (100% place rate); prize money: £1,570.25. Short sample but has shown ability to hit the board first time.
- Wunderschon — 1 run, 0 wins, 0% win rate; 0 places; prize money: £746.09. A lightly raced contender who features in today’s tip columns.
- Flash Of Fire — 1 run, 0 wins, 0% win rate; 1 place (100% place rate); prize money: £508.70. Big chance to build on a promising debut placing.
- Miss Americana — 2 runs, 0 wins, 0% win rate; 1 place (50% place rate); prize money: £504.49. More exposed but capable of grabbing another placing at this venue.
Trainers To Note
- A Oliver — 6 runs at Punchestown, 3 wins (50% win rate), 3 places (50% place rate); prize money: £18,319.17. Striking strike rate at the track — any runners are dangerous.
- P Twomey — 3 runs, 1 win (33.33% win rate), 3 places (100% place rate); prize money: £18,333.95. Strong returns from a small sample; check for representatives.
- W McCreery — 10 runs, 3 wins (30% win rate), 6 places (60% place rate); prize money: £23,713.54. Consistent performer at Punchestown with solid follow-up potential.
- M D O’Callaghan — 28 runs, 7 wins (25% win rate), 13 places (46.43% place rate); prize money: £56,190.04. High-volume operator with regular course winners — a form stable to respect.
- John S O’Donoghue — 4 runs, 1 win (25% win rate), 1 place (25% place rate); prize money: £5,221.24. Smaller sample but capable of landing a winner.
Jockeys To Note
- Leigh Roche — 7 rides, 3 wins (42.86% win rate), 3 places (42.86% place rate); prize money: £18,716.40. Outstanding strike-rate at this track — a jockey to follow closely.
- J M Sheridan — 9 rides, 2 wins (22.22% win rate), 3 places (33.33% place rate); prize money: £18,995.56. Regularly finds the frame and wins with decent frequency.
- Declan McDonogh — 11 rides, 2 wins (18.18% win rate), 6 places (54.55% place rate); prize money: £23,755.45. High place rate — good for each-way considerations.
- Siobhan Rutledge — 6 rides, 1 win (16.67% win rate), 1 place (16.67% place rate); prize money: £5,394.78. Smaller sample but capable of sticking on a winner.
- Robbie Colgan — 13 rides, 2 wins (15.38% win rate), 4 places (30.77% place rate); prize money: £22,015.25. Experienced and regularly competitive at Punchestown.
Pointers: keep an eye on trainers A Oliver and W McCreery for winners, and Leigh Roche in the saddle — their course strike-rates are notable. Horses with early placings (Flash Of Fire, Saliba, Mogwli) are worth watching in the market for each-way value.
Punchestown Tips and Today’s Races
Every Punchestown meeting is covered by GG with full race form including racing colours, draw, trainer and jockey stats. GG provides free tips with all UK and Ireland racecards plus the latest live odds. Our Free Tip for each race is highlighted on the racecard and you can access the horse’s recent form and analysis by clicking the “Form & Verdict” tab. We also publish a daily NAP, Double, Treble, Lucky 15 and best outsider plus the selections from the leading newspaper tipsters.
Punchestown Race Results
Punchestown stages 21 top quality jumps meetings and one flat race meeting (22 in all) each season, highlighted by the five-day Punchestown Festival in late April/early May. Punchestown is regarded as the home of steeplechasing in Ireland and the festival meeting mirrors the Cheltenham Festival. It features twelve Grade 1 races including the Punchestown Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle.
Other key races at the festival include the Champion Chase, Champion Stayers Hurdle and Mares Champion Hurdle. The meeting also features the La Touche Cup with horses running over Punchestown’s unique four-mile cross country course.
Other important races at Punchestown are the Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle in November and the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase in December. The Grade 2 Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle in January and Tied Cottage Chase in February are significant Cheltenham trials. The token flat racing day takes place in September and was introduced in 2020, the first flat meeting at the track for 18 years.
GG will provide the latest Punchestown race results in record time on Today’s Results & Racecards from the dropdown menu. This page is continually updated and is one of the fastest results services available.
Racecourse Guide
Punchestown is a right handed undulating track of around two miles with a steady climb through the last five furlongs. The fences are quite stiff and can prove a tricky test for an inexperienced jumper with eleven fences to be negotiated on each circuit. The cross country course is long and twisting and famous for its unique banks so previous course form is a definite advantage.
The hurdles track is on the inside of the chase course and therefore sharper. It is also more undulating than the chase course with tight bends. It tends to favour hurdlers who like to race up with the pace and it is difficult to make up ground in the home straight.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Weekend race day hospitality at Punchestown includes Trackside at the Watch House Panoramic Restaurant. It is set beside the horse-walk with stunning views across the racecourse. Similar packages are available for midweek meetings. You can also book private racing suites for groups of 20 to 50 guests. These are located on the top level of the Panoramic and Main Grandstands and include a private balcony, private bar and a dedicated catering team.
Festival packages are available in The Watch House, La Touche, The Festival Pavilion, the Horse Walk Pavilion, The Corinthian and the private suites. La Touche is stylish and relaxed with views over the parade ring, while The Corinthian in the Hunt Stand is the flagship restaurant. All Festival packages offer top quality cuisine and breath-taking views of the racing action. There are also numerous food and drink outlets across the racecourse to suit every budget.
Punchestown is located in Eadestown, near Naas in County Kildare and is about 30km south of Dublin. Irish Rail runs a service from Dublin (Heuston) to Sallins, just outside Naas. Shuttle buses to and from the racecourse are in operation for the Festival meeting.
Tickets
Punchestown admission tickets can be purchased online with big savings for advance bookings. You can also reserve your hospitality packages with a full description and price list on the website. You can also join the Punchestown Members Club, which gives access to all 22 Punchestown race days with added extras and a reciprocal programme of more than 80 fixtures in Ireland and the UK.
The Effect of the Draw
With only one flat meeting per season at Punchestown, there is not enough information available to indicate any draw bias.
Contact and Location
Punchestown Racecourse, Punchestown, Naas, County Kildare, W91 VCX4. Ireland.
Tel: +353 45 897704
Official Website: https://punchestown.com/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Naas Taxis (2.9 miles away)
Tel: +353 45 480480 - Eight Taxis (2.9 miles away)
Tel: +353 45 888888 - Kube Taxi (2.9 miles away)
Tel: +353 45 889000
Places to Stay
- Killashee Hotel & Spa (2.2 miles away)
Killashee, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 DC98, Ireland
Tel: +353 45 879277 - Osprey Hotel & Spa (2.8 miles away)
Devoy Quarter, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Tel: +353 45 881111 - Lawlors Hotel (2.9 miles away)
Poplar Sq, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Tel: +353 45 906444
Places to Eat
- Las Radas Wine & Tapas Bar (2.8 miles away)
New Row, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Tel: +353 45 879978 - Neighbourhood (2.9 miles away)
1 North Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 RH96, Ireland
Tel: +353 45 954466 - The Brown Bear (3.4 miles away)
Two Mile House, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 PWH5, Ireland
Tel: +353 45 883561