Punchestown - At The Races

Latest Punchestown Festival News

Cheltenham absentee Raffles gains Punchestown compensation

Festival glory at last for Nicky Henderson’s runner
Mullins and Townend cap tremendous season with championship titles

Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer and jockey officially receive accolades
Buveur D'Air bounces back to take Champion crown at Punchestown

Nicky Henderson’s charge lifts Grade One feature
Tank has enough in Reserve to lift Punchestown prize

Colin Tizzard’s charge claims Grade One honours

Gordon Elliott v Willie Mullins

The battle between Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins to become champion trainer will once again be decided at the Punchestown Festival, here we examine the key events throughout the week which will either see Elliott capture his maiden crown or Mullins take his twelfth title.
Emmet Kennedy's horses to follow

Final Furlong Podcast host Emmet Kennedy has shortlisted ten horses to follow at the 2018 Punchestown Festival. Emmet has fancies in a range of different disciplines from the bumpers to steeplechases.
The British challenge

British runners add another dimension to the festival and here we look back on some of the most successful raids as well as weighing up the credentials of those making the trip over the Irish Sea in 2018.
Entry Stage Previews

Leading racing writer Kevin Blake is previewing each day's racing at the 2018 Punchestown Festival - analysis for all five days are now online.
Punchestown Trendspotting

David Myers looks at the key trends behind Ireland's premier National Hunt festival, from the records of trainers and jockeys at the meeting through to runners from Cheltenham and racing styles of the winners.
Final Furlong Podcast

Elliott vs Mullins: The thrilling conclusion! Punchestown preview special.