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Road to Punchestown

Punchestown Festival · Punchestown, Co. Kildare · 27 April – 1 May 2027 (provisional). Right-handed, galloping track with a separate banks course; often soft spring ground.

— days to PunchestownTue 27 April 2027

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Day 1 · Tuesday Day 1

0 of 3 races ranked · 3 pending trial runs

Illustrative racing scene for Champion Novice Chase — over fences
Over fences · AI-generated racing illustration

Champion Novice Chase

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

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Extended race details

Race review

Champion Novice Chase has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for Irish Grand National Trial — over fences
Over fences · AI-generated racing illustration

Irish Grand National Trial

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
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    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

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Extended race details

Race review

Irish Grand National Trial has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for Champion Chase (Punchestown) — over fences
Over fences · AI-generated racing illustration

Champion Chase (Punchestown)

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

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Extended race details

Race review

Champion Chase (Punchestown) has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Day 2 · Wednesday Day 2

0 of 3 races ranked · 3 pending trial runs

Illustrative racing scene for Punchestown Gold Cup — over fences
Over fences · AI-generated racing illustration

Punchestown Gold Cup

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
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    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

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Extended race details

Race review

Punchestown Gold Cup has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for Champion Novice Hurdle — over hurdles
Over hurdles · AI-generated racing illustration

Champion Novice Hurdle

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Champion Novice Hurdle has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for La Touche Cup — cross-country
Cross-country · AI-generated racing illustration

La Touche Cup

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
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    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

La Touche Cup has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Day 3 · Thursday Day 3

0 of 3 races ranked · 3 pending trial runs

Illustrative racing scene for Champion Stayers Hurdle — over hurdles
Over hurdles · AI-generated racing illustration

Champion Stayers Hurdle

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Champion Stayers Hurdle has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for Ryanair Novice Chase — over fences
Over fences · AI-generated racing illustration

Ryanair Novice Chase

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Ryanair Novice Chase has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for Champion Bumper (Punchestown) — flat bumper
Flat bumper · AI-generated racing illustration

Champion Bumper (Punchestown)

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Champion Bumper (Punchestown) has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Day 4 · Friday Day 4

0 of 3 races ranked · 3 pending trial runs

Illustrative racing scene for Champion Hurdle (Punchestown) — over hurdles
Over hurdles · AI-generated racing illustration

Champion Hurdle (Punchestown)

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Champion Hurdle (Punchestown) has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for Mares Champion Hurdle — over hurdles
Over hurdles · AI-generated racing illustration

Mares Champion Hurdle

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Mares Champion Hurdle has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for Champion 4YO Hurdle — over hurdles
Over hurdles · AI-generated racing illustration

Champion 4YO Hurdle

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Champion 4YO Hurdle has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Day 5 · Saturday Day 5

0 of 3 races ranked · 3 pending trial runs

Illustrative racing scene for Mares Novice Hurdle Final — over hurdles
Over hurdles · AI-generated racing illustration

Mares Novice Hurdle Final

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Mares Novice Hurdle Final has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for Novice Handicap Chase Final — over fences
Over fences · AI-generated racing illustration

Novice Handicap Chase Final

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Novice Handicap Chase Final has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Illustrative racing scene for Bumper Final — flat bumper
Flat bumper · AI-generated racing illustration

Bumper Final

Pending — entries & ratings await trial runs

  1. 1

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  2. 2

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating
  3. 3

    Not yet ranked

    Awaiting contender

    —No rating

Outsider fancy

None yet

Needs a fourth tracked contender

—
Extended race details

Race review

Bumper Final has no clear picture yet. Entries and ratings take shape through the winter trials, so the fancies — and this review — will appear once trial runs are in.

Trends profile

Winning age
5–9yo
Course form
Placed (top 3) at Cheltenham before
Prep runs
2–4 runs this season

Contenders will be scored against these trends once entries arrive.

Broad historical guidance, not verified statistics.

Season data cleared for 2026–27 — results and contenders fill in as trials are run.