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Last year's winner Clan Des Obeaux and Allaho headline Punchestown Gold Cup field
Last year’s winner Clan Des Obeaux and the brilliant Allaho are among nine runners declared for the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday. The Paul Nicholls-trained Clan Des Obeaux got the better of dual Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Al Boum Photo ...
24 Mar 2023 at 11:25
Mullins backing Facile Vega to make amends at Punchestown after Cheltenham disappointment
Willie Mullins is confident Facile Vega can prove he has more than enough speed for two miles in the KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown on Tuesday. A son of Walk In The Park out of the brilliant racemare Quevega, the six-year-old has ...
25 Apr 2023 at 14:30
Racing
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 ...
25 Apr 2023 at 20:40
Horse Racing
Mullins backing Facile Vega to make amends at Punchestown
Willie Mullins is confident Facile Vega can prove he has more than enough speed for two miles in the KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown on Tuesday. A son of Walk In The Park out of the brilliant racemare Quevega, the six-year-old ...
24 Apr 2023 at 16:30
Grand National victor sidelined from Punchestown Handicap Chase after breaking collarbone
Derek Fox, who came back from injury to ride Corach Rambler to victory in the Grand National at Aintree, has been sidelined again after breaking his collarbone. Fox was unseated from the Lucinda Russell-trained Diamond State at Perth on ...
27 Apr 2023 at 14:20
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 ...
24 Mar 2023 at 12:35
Impaire Et Passe puts lofty status on the line
Impaire Et Passe puts his unbeaten record and tall reputation on the line in the Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown on Friday. The French bumper winner made a hugely impressive hurdling debut for Willie Mullins at Naas ...
27 Apr 2023 at 17:54
Fastorslow shocks Punchestown punters after beating favourite in Gold Cup
Martin Brassil’s Fastorslow caused a huge shock in the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup at Punchestown. Beaten by subsequent Grand National winner Corach Rambler in a handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, he was sent off a 20-1 chance ...
27 Apr 2023 at 14:10
State Man expected to end excellent season on high in Punchestown Champion Hurdle
With no Constitution Hill to worry about, State Man will be widely expected to end an excellent season on a high in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown. Impressive in winning the County Hurdle at Cheltenham and a Grade ...
27 Apr 2023 at 17:32
'It's just tragic' - Henderson remembers beloved Shishkin following fatal injury
Nicky Henderson has paid an emotional tribute to Shishkin after his untimely death due to an injury incurred in his stable. The gelding’s star started to rise during his hurdling career, which peaked with a Supreme Novices’ ...
30 Apr 2024 at 11:26
Cheltenham hero skips Punchestown date
Marine Nationale will bypass next week’s Punchestown Festival and embark on his summer break instead. The unbeaten six-year-old justified the confidence of trainer Barry Connell with a stunning display at the Cheltenham ...
20 Apr 2023 at 14:05
Willie Mullins raring to go for Punchestown next week
Having been conspicuous in his absence at both Fairyhouse and Aintree, Willie Mullins is in line for a return to the spotlight at his beloved Punchestown Festival. The Closutton handler was forced to watch both the ...
19 Apr 2023 at 15:37