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Punchestown Races Overview

Punchestown Racecourse, situated near Naas in County Kildare, specialises in National Hunt racing. The racecourse is famous for its annual Festival in April, a five-day event featuring top-tier jumps racing including top class races, such as the Punchestown Champion Chase, Gold Cup, and Champion Hurdle among others.

Location: Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, County Kildare.

The Punchestown Festival is widely considered the Irish equivalent of Cheltenham, because it attracts some of the largest crowds in the sport and the similar way it’s run.

Additionally, Punchestown Racecourse hosts Ireland’s sole cross-country course.

Main Racing Fixtures at Punchestown

Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle
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The Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle for novices run over a distance of about two miles in January. The leading trainer with ten winners is Willie Mullins.

 

Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase
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The Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase is a Grade 1 chase for novices run over a distance of about 3 miles and ½ furlong in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with five victories is Willie Mullins.

 

William Hill Champion Chase
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The William Hill Champion Chase is a Grade 1 chase run over a distance of about 2 miles in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with eight victories is Willie Mullins.

 

KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle
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The KMPG Champion Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle for novices run over a distance of about 2 miles and ½ furlong in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with nine victories is Willie Mullins.

 

Punchestown Gold Cup
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The Punchestown Gold Cup is a Grade 1 chase run over a distance of about 3 miles and ½ furlong in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with six victories is Willie Mullins.

 

Champion INH Flat Race
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The Champion INH Flat Race is a Grade 1 flat race for amateur riders run over a distance of about 2 miles and ½ furlong in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with eleven victories is Willie Mullins.

 

Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle
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The Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle for novices run over a distance of about 3 miles in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with eight winners is Willie Mullins.

 

Champion Stayers Hurdle
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The Champion Stayers Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle run over a distance of about 3 miles in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with ten winners is Willie Mullins.

 

Barberstown Castle Novice Chase
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The Barberstown Castle Novice Chase is a Grade 1 chase run over a distance of about 2 miles in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with ten winners is Willie Mullins.

 

Punchestown Champion Hurdle
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The Punchestown Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle run over a distance of about 2 miles in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with nine victories is Willie Mullins.

 

Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle
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The Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle race for novices run over a distance of about 2 miles and four furlongs in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with twelve winners is Willie Mullins.

 

Champion Four-Year-Old Hurdle
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The Champion Four-Year-Old Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle for four-year-olds only. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with ten victories is Willie Mullins.

 

Mares Champion Hurdle
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The Mares Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle for mares run over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs in late April or early May during the Punchestown Festival. The leading trainer with nine victories is Willie Mullins.

 

Buck House Novice Chase
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The Buck House Novice Chase is a Grade 3 chase for novices run over a distance of about 2 miles and 2 furlongs in October. The leading trainer with five winners is Henry De Bromhead.

 

Grabel Mares Hurdle
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The Grabel Mares Hurdle is a listed hurdle run over a distance of about 2 miles and 2 furlongs in November. The leading trainer with seven victories is Willie Mullins.

 

Daily Star Chase
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The Daily Star Chase is a Grade 3 chase run over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong in October. The leading trainer with eight victories is Gordon Elliott.

 

Craddockstown Novice Chase
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The Craddockstown Novice Chase is a Grade 2 chase for novices run over a distance of about 2 miles in November. The leading trainer with five victories is Henry De Bromhead.

 

Morgiana Hurdle
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The Morgiana Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle run over a distance of about 2 miles and ½ furlong in November. The leading trainer is Willie Mullins with thirteen winners.

 

Florida Pearl Novice Chase
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The Florida Pearl Novice Chase is a Grade 2 chase for novices run over a distance of about 2 miles and 6 ½ furlongs in November. The leading trainer with five victories is Gordon Elliott.

 

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase
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The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase is a Grade 1 chase run over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs in December. The leading trainer with nine victories is Willie Mullins.

 

Punchestown Betting Trends & Statistics

Over the last three years, Willie Mullins has dominated as the top trainer, with Paul Townend leading as the foremost jockey.

Punchestown Races History

The history of Punchestown extends back to 1824, but it was not until 1854 that the course hosted its inaugural two-day meeting. Below, you will find statistics for jockeys and trainers at Punchestown over the past five years.

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