Punchestown - At The Races

Latest Punchestown Festival News

Honeysuckle extends unbeaten run with dominant Punchestown display

Mare added to her Champion Hurdle success at Cheltenham.
Gaillard Du Mesnil digs deep to secure Punchestown prize

Another top-level success for Mullins’ runner.
Quilixios seeks to extend unbeaten record

Triumph Hurdle hero eyes sixth career victory in Punchestown Grade One.
Energumene impresses with easy Ryanair triumph

Cheltenham absentee cruises home at Punchestown.

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.