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Race Fixture Punchestown, Sat, Apr 28th, 2012

Meeting no. 89

 

  • 2.30

    Irish Field Steeplechase of €10000.00

    • , 2nd - €1700.00, 3rd - €800.00, 4th - €500.00
    • A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards. About three miles over a special
    • €80.00 to enter, €20.00 extra if declared to run.
    • Weights - 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o & up 11st 7lb; Mares allowed 7lb
    • Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2010) Winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. No penalty to increase a horse's weight beyond 12st 7lb. Riders: 1. Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules 2. Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. Riders who hold a Category 'C' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority.
    • Contributions - Generously sponsored by the Irish Field. The Kildare Hunt Perpetual Cup, kindly given by the Ashmore Family will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, the Irish Field will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

  • 3.00

    Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fillies Scheme E.B.F. Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) of €60000.00 2m. 2f.

    • , 2nd - €12000.00, 3rd - €6000.00, 4th - €2400.00
    • A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only that since 25th April, 2010 have not won a Grade 1 hurdle race and which are E.B.F. eligible
    • €480.00 to enter, €120.00 extra if declared to run.
    • Weights - 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o & up 10st 12lb
    • Penalties - (to count from 25th April, 2010) Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra
    • Contributions - Generously sponsored by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association and the European Breeders Fund €17,500. Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The European Breeders Fund will also present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner.

  • 3.30

    AES Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) of €80000.00 2m.

    • , 2nd - €16000.00, 3rd - €8000.00, 4th - €3200.00, 5th - €2400.00
    • A hurdle race for four yrs old only
    • €320.00 to enter
    • Weights - 11st; Fillies allowed 7lb
    • Contributions - Generously sponsored by AES Waste Management. AES Waste Management will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and €130 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
    • Supplemental Fees 1st €8000.00
    • Forfeits 1st €480.00

  • 4.00

    Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1) of €140000.00 3m. 1f.

    • , 2nd - €28000.00, 3rd - €14000.00, 4th - €5600.00, 5th - €4200.00, 6th - €2800.00
    • A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
    • €560.00 to enter
    • Weights - 5-y-o 11st 1lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb
    • Contributions - Punchestown will present €130 to the groom in charge of the winner and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The European Breeders Fund will present €650 to the winning Breeder subject to the horse being E.B.F. eligible. A prize of €750, funded by breeders contributions to the Thoroughbred Foal Levy, will be paid to the breeder of the winning horse, subject to the conditions of the Breeders' Prizes Scheme.
    • Supplemental Fees 1st €14000.00
    • Forfeits 1st €840.00

  • 4.30

    Guinness Handicap Steeplechase (Grade A) of €80000.00 2m. 4f.

    • , 2nd - €16000.00, 3rd - €8000.00, 4th - €3200.00, 5th - €2400.00
    • An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
    • €320.00 to enter
    • Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.
    • Contributions - Generously sponsored by the Diageo. Diageo will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Conditions of the Meeting
    • Forfeits 1st €480.00

  • 5.00

    Setantabet.com Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) of €80000.00 2m. 4f.

    • , 2nd - €16000.00, 3rd - €8000.00, 4th - €3200.00, 5th - €2400.00
    • An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards
    • €320.00 to enter
    • Weights - Top weight in the original handicap shall; not be less than 11st 10lb
    • Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.
    • Contributions - Generously sponsored by Setanta Bet. Setanta Bet will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
    • Forfeits 1st €480.00

  • 5.30

    Mick Tent Memorial Pat Taaffe Handicap Steeplechase (Grade B) (Rated 0-150) of €45000.00 3m. 1f.

    • , 2nd - €9000.00, 3rd - €4500.00, 4th - €1800.00
    • An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-150.
    • €360.00 to enter, €90.00 extra if declared to run.
    • Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.
    • Contributions - Generously sponsored by Donohue Marquees. Donohoe Marquees will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner (This will be the Grand National Trophy won by Pat Taaffe on Quare Times in 1955), a trophy to the winning trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The Taaffe family will also present €260 to the groom in charge of the winner and €130 to the groom in charge of the second and third horses in this race.