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Punchestown 2024
Punchestown 2024
Banbridge lunges late to land Champion Chase thriller
The William Hill Champion Chase produced a finish worthy of the feature race on day one at Punchestown as Banbridge flew home in the closing stages to grab a last gasp victory.
Spillane's Tower proves a popular winner of champion novice
J.P. McManus' Spillane's Tower followed up Fairyhouse's Easter festival Grade 1 success with a second successive top-level win today, proving a popular winner of Punchestown's Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase for trainer Jimmy Mangan.
Townend sets ball rolling in final-week championship chase
Paul Townend partnered his first Punchestown winner this week on Willie Mullins' Daddy Long Legs (16/5f) in today's Listed Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle, and thus set the ball rolling in his final-week pursuit of jockeys' championship leader Jack Kennedy.
Annie Power's son bags another Grade 1
J.P. McManus added to his long list of recent big-race wins today as the recently crowned UK-champion owner landed Punchestown's Grade 1 KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle with Mystical Power (2/1f), in partnership with John Magnier and Rich Ricci.
Energumene's previous connections register first Irish winner
UK-based jockey Richard Patrick and Tom Lacey both registered first Irish winners at Punchestown today, as the trainer's second-string Tune In A Box (16/1) completed a '1-3' for his Herefordshire yard in the Blood-Stock.com Full Circle Series Final Handicap Hurdle.
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By Tom Weekes - In common with many high-class novices, BLOOD DESTINY is dangerous on handicap debut. His chase form is consistently strong and although just a five-year-old, has sufficient experience to tackle his first big-field race. Path D'oroux has competed at every big festival since early December and having run well in similar valuable handicaps on each of his last four runs, should again compete under today's 5lb claimer. Stablemate and former County Hurdle winner Saint Roi hasn't won since a Grade 1 success in December 2022 but ran well at Aintree while Captains Nephew is 10lb higher than when winning at Fairyhouse (Figaroc was a distant third). Recent Tramore winner Gua Du Large's previous hurdle win was gained when rated 126 so has claims from a light weight, rated 125. A mid-race blunder scuppered Uncle Phil's recent Ayr raid but had previously shown handicap form. Pinkerton has a tougher task than when winning recently at Tipperary. Solness disappointed at Cheltenham and runs in first-time cheekpieces under a 5lb claimer while Enniskerry hasn't run since August and would appreciate good ground.
The Punchestown Festival
The Irish National Hunt season reaches its crescendo at the end of April as the spectacular five-day Punchestown Festival provides a wealth of unrivalled Jumps action.
Each year, Irish racegoers along with international punters flock to Punchestown races to view the top-quality action. A total of 40 races, featuring 12 Grade 1 contests are on offer as Jumps stars attempt to cement their names in the history books.
Here you can enjoy free expert Punchestown tips as well as in-depth Punchestown racecards and Punchestown results. The competitive nature of the races allows for great betting opportunities and you will find the best free bets and odds all in one place.
Punchestown Festival FAQs
When is the Punchestown Festival?
The Punchestown Festival is held every year over five days at the end of April. Punchestown week 2024, takes place from Tuesday 30 April to Saturday 4 May. The first race kicks off at 2.30pm.
What is the Punchestown Festival?
The Punchestown Festival is the culmination of the National Hunt season in Ireland. Jump racing‘s top quality horses, trainers and jockeys go head to head and it is a much celebrated week of racing. There are 40 races in total and the feature races are; the Champion Chase, the Punchestown Gold Cup, the Stayers‘ Hurdle and the Champion Hurdle.
Where is the Punchestown Festival held?
Punchestown races are held at Punchestown Racecourse in Co. Kildare. The racecourse is situated southwest of Dublin.
How do I get to the Punchestown Festival?
Punchestown Racecourse is very accessible for those travelling. Marathon Travel runs regular coaches from Aston Quay in Dublin and the journey time is 1 hour. Those travelling from Dublin city centre are able to catch a bus to Naas with JJ Kavanagh & Sons. It is recommended to book online. Shuttle buses run regularly from Poplar Square in Naas.
Those flying to Dublin can use the above services or take the train from Dublin‘s Heuston Station to Sallins, which is close to Naas.
When does the Punchestown Festival start?
The first race of Punchestown 2024 kicks off at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday 30 April.
How much do tickets cost for the Punchestown Festival?
Tickets for the Punchestown Festival cost from €20 for students & U/14's race for free. Up to €149 euro for hospitality packages.
What is the dress code for the Punchestown Festival?
Racegoers are advised to dress smart casual or smart and to be mindful of the weather.