Punchestown Tips, Racecards And Results Today

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Punchestown — Yesterday’s results

Punchestown produced a competitive card in testing Good to Yielding (watered) ground, with a mix of experienced handicappers and progressive novices taking the spoils. Western Model delivered a decisive finish in the 12:00 Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase, while Rattledelatch edged out Torpille Dagrostis in a tight finish in the rated novice chase. Smokin Aces landed the Fillies’ Academy Hurdle for Willie Mullins, and Coexist gamely held on in the 3-y-o maiden. Bombay Pat profited from a faller late on in the 14:03 maiden to claim victory, Sea Eagle powered clear in the handicap hurdle, Dedudefromhouston fought back to take the mares’ maiden and Westin Pimpernel saw off late pressure in the closing handicap.

There were a few non-runners and incidents of note: Trasna Na Pairce was recorded as coughing before the 12:30, Mini Getaway was pulled up in the opener (the vet reported the mare post-race to be normal), Brickfield Belle and A Chairde Go Leir both unseated in the mares’ maiden, and Leonard Vallis fell at the last in the 14:03 contest. Several jockeys commented on their mounts hanging slightly left in the run-in (notably Rattledelatch and Good Option) while Westin Pimpernel idled and wandered around late yet still held on.

Latest winners

Time	Race	Going	Winner	Jockey	Trainer	Odds	Winning Margin	Notes
12:00	Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase	GOOD TO YIELDING (Watered)	Western Model	Sean O’Keeffe	Andrew Kinirons	9/2	1¼	Midfield, ridden to lead approaching last and ran on well
12:30	Matchbook Betting Exchange Rated Novice Chase	GOOD TO YIELDING (Watered)	Rattledelatch	Ian Power	John Queally	100/30	1/2	Led narrowly last, ridden and ran on; jockey said gelding hung a bit left after the last
13:00	Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Academy Hurdle	GOOD TO YIELDING (Watered)	Smokin Aces	Brian Hayes	W P Mullins	9/4	1¼	Headway omitted 3 out, led inside final 110yds
13:30	Matchbook 50/50 Series 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle	GOOD TO YIELDING (Watered)	Coexist	Darragh O’Keeffe	Henry De Bromhead	11/8	short-head	Pressed run-in and just held on
14:03	Matchbook 50/50 Series Maiden Hurdle	GOOD TO YIELDING (Watered)	Bombay Pat	Danny Gilligan	Ross O’Sullivan	5/1	2¾	Prominent, led run-in; Leonard Vallis fell at the last
14:38	Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle	GOOD TO YIELDING (Watered)	Sea Eagle	Thomas O’Connor	Gerard O’Leary	5/1	6L	Pushed along and clear approaching last, ran on well, easily
15:13	Matchbook 50/50 Series Mares Maiden Hurdle	GOOD TO YIELDING (Watered)	Dedudefromhouston	Sean Flanagan	Colin Bowe	14/1	nose	Led narrowly after 2 out, rallied to lead towards finish
15:45	Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle	GOOD TO YIELDING (Watered)	Westin Pimpernel	Josh Williamson	Gordon Elliott	14/1	1/2	Led approaching last, idled and hung left towards finish but held on

Full result notes: Mini Getaway was pulled up in the opener (vet reported the mare post-race normal); Trasna Na Pairce was reported coughing and did not run in the 12:30; Brickfield Belle and A Chairde Go Leir both unseated in the mares’ maiden; Imbolc was declared unsuitable ground in the late handicap and a number of reserves were listed for that race. Trainers and jockeys reported minor hanging and idling from a few winners in the run-in but overall the card produced several decisive performances.

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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.

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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

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