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Punchestown — Results from 14 October 2026
Bright, good-to-good+ ground greeted the Punchestown card and produced a string of decisive performances. Lunar Stride opened the day with a comfortable success in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle, while Gavin Cromwell saddled a quick double as Fiveandahalf followed in the 14:10 maiden. The Dotski dominated the mares’ handicap before Harpy Eagle fought on strongly to land the 15:20 handicap. Gordon Elliott’s Chanceawetmorning took the Grade 3 novice chase with a late burst, Giant Haystacks edged out My Cullen in a stirring finish to the handicap chase, and longshot Manu Reva stole the INH Flat race in the final stride.
Key moments and incidents
Dublinia was a non-runner on account of injury, Thinkitdontjinxit was withdrawn due to unsuitable ground and Open Secret was declared lame. Take The Free refused to race and Bunting unseated his rider after a bad jump at the last in the Grade 3 novice chase. Several others were pulled up or reported with issues (stone bruise, allergies and the like), affecting the shape of a few races.
Trainer comments mattered: the trainer’s representative highlighted that better ground played a part in Giant Haystacks’ improved display, while Chanceawetmorning finished strongly after drifting slightly right approaching the last.
Notable performances
Lunar Stride (5/2) showed a well-timed finish to lead after the last and pull clear under Kevin Sexton. Fiveandahalf (6/5) justified favouritism in the maiden, with Keith Donoghue producing the winner to lead close home. The Dotski (1/1) made all before asserting after 2 out, and Harpy Eagle (7/2) rallied late to take the handicap by a short head. Chanceawetmorning (11/2) returned to form in the Grade 3 novice chase, leaving Sir Allen in second. Giant Haystacks (7/2) claimed a narrow success in the handicap chase, while Manu Reva (28/1) provided the shock of the day by leading on the line in the INH Flat.
| Time | Race | Going | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Comment / Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:35 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle | GOOD (Watered) | Lunar Stride | 5/2 | Gavin Cromwell / Kevin Sexton | Towards rear but headway, led last, ridden clear |
| 14:10 | Matchbook #50,000 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle | GOOD (Watered) | Fiveandahalf | 6/5 | Gavin Cromwell / Keith Donoghue | Prominent, led run-in, ran on well |
| 14:45 | Matchbook Betting Exchange Mares Handicap Hurdle | GOOD (Watered) | The Dotski | 1/1 | Henry De Bromhead / Darragh O’keeffe | Led before 1st, clear after 2 out, comfortable |
| 15:20 | Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle | GOOD (Watered) | Harpy Eagle | 7/2 | R P Cody / Michael Kenneally | Headway 3 out, led final 110yds |
| 15:55 | Matchbook Betting Exchange Novice Chase (Grade 3) | GOOD (Watered) | Chanceawetmorning | 11/2 | Gordon Elliott / Jack Kennedy | Challenged after 3 out, left clear last |
| 17:07 | Matchbook Betting Exchange (Q.R.) Handicap Chase | GOOD (Watered) | Giant Haystacks | 7/2 | Ross O’Sullivan / Mr D McGill | Rallied after 3 out, led final strides (improved on better ground) |
| 17:40 | Matchbook #50,000 Graduation Series INH Flat Race | GOOD (Watered) | Manu Reva | 28/1 | Liz Doyle / Mr B T Stone | Headway under 2f out, led final stride |
Name: latest winners
Lunar Stride; Fiveandahalf; The Dotski; Harpy Eagle; Chanceawetmorning; Giant Haystacks; Manu Reva.
Summary note: several non-runners and withdrawals altered a few fields early on (injury, unsuitable ground, lameness and refusals). The better ground was credited by connections for an improved showing in the handicap chase, while late-rallying types and strong stayers were the day’s main beneficiaries.
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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