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Mullins kicks off Punchestown week with four-timer
Willie Mullins once again made most of the headlines on the opening afternoon of the Punchestown Festival as the champion trainer kicked off the week with a four-timer. The champion trainer invariably dominates the traditional end-of-season meeting ...
25 Apr 2023 at 20:40
Emmet Mullins denies Willie Mullins a Grade One treble at Punchestown
Emmet Mullins dealt his uncle Willie a rare reverse on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival, as Feronily refused to bend in the Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase. The champion trainer had saddled four of the first five winners on ...
25 Apr 2023 at 20:26
News
Willie Mullins' duo will take each other on at Punchestown
Willie Mullins’ duo of Energumene and Chacun Pour Soi will take each other on once more in the William Hill Champion Chase on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival on Tuesday. Energumene came out on top at Cheltenham when winning the Queen ...
24 Mar 2023 at 12:35
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WATCH: Gold Cup winner JJ Slevin chats about brilliant win against bookies favourite
Reporter Siobhan Donohoe caught up with Gold Cup winner JJ Slevin on the third day of the popular Punchestown festival to chat about his brilliant win against the bookies favourite yesterday (April 26). Slevin stormed a late run on Fastorslow ...
27 Apr 2023 at 20:00
18–34-year-olds driving force behind increased horse racing attendance
Increased attendances at horse racing events in the past year is being driven by 18–34-year-olds, latest research shows. The latest Red C Horse Racing Ireland Tracker reveled that 45% of this age group attended a horse racing meet in 2023 up ...
29 Apr 2024 at 17:52
Tips
PUNCHESTOWN TIPS: The horses worth a bet on Day 2, Wednesday, April 27
Day two of the Punchestown Festival continues on Wednesday afternoon with an excellent eight-race card. The action gets underway at 3.40pm and concludes at 7.45pm. The ground at the track is currently Good to Yielding and there is watering ...
24 Mar 2023 at 15:02
Punchestown 2022 Tips: All the best bets on Day 1 - Tuesday, April 26
Day one of the Punchestown Festival takes centre-stage on Tuesday afternoon with an excellent eight-race card. The start of five days of brilliant action at the track, the action gets underway at 3.40pm and concludes at 7.45pm. The ground ...
24 Mar 2023 at 14:23
National News
How to get to Punchestown Racecourse during the festival
Gardaà have urged people driving to the Punchestown Festival next week to avail of shuttle bus service from Naas town. Details have also been give of a one-way traffic system which will be operation to and from the Racecourse. Naas ...
24 Apr 2023 at 17:22
Racing Info
Punchestown to get €3 million facelift after 2022 festival
When the roars of the crowd fade after Punchestown Festival 2022, the racecourse will begin preparations for an ambitious €3m transformation of its facilities to maintain the highest standards of racing at the venue. One of the ...
24 Mar 2023 at 12:33
How to get to Punchestown 2024 - Full Garda traffic plan and routes
The eve of Punchestown is upon us, with horse lovers from all across Ireland and beyond readying themselves for five days of betting and revelry. An Garda SÃochána has released a traffic management plan to ensure a smooth flow ...
29 Apr 2024 at 11:53
Racegoers divided over Punchestown drinks prices as Carlsberg sells for €7.20 a pint
The internet had whipped up a frenzy once again after a racegoer at Punchestown posted a photo of the drinks menu at the festival this week. Racing blogger Stephen R Power (Twitter: @racingblogger) posted a photo of the ...
01 May 2024 at 14:03
WATCH: Comedian Eric Roberts vows to bet on whoever has 'the shiniest jacket' at Punchestown
Comedian and presenter Eric Roberts has revealed he hasn't had much luck on day one of Punchestown. However, the Donegal man's spirits haven't dampened despite his lack of winnings. Roberts, who previously placed two ...
30 Apr 2024 at 17:02