Punchestown Results Fri, 1st May, 2026

See also » Wonderwall edges duel with rival Line
He’s brilliant, an unbelievable horse. It just didn’t happen for him in Cheltenham,. I wanted to get another run into him before Cheltenham but they called off Lisronagh. It was kind of my fault that he wasn’t ready enough. He won well in Dromahane last time and Rob gave him a lovely ride there. He’s a funny old horse, he likes plenty of room and light. It probably suits him better here. He was great there again today. Its On The Line is a hard horse to beat but he managed it. They are two brilliant horses and it’s great that they keep fighting it out and coming back. He loves nice ground and he’ll probably go to Stratford now. S Curling, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference just after the last fence involving Its On The Line, ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, placed second, and Wonderwall, ridden by Mr R. James, placed first, where it appeared Wonderwall jumped right making contact with Its On The Line. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned

Mr. D O'Connor said he received a slight bump but it was of no consequence. Mr. R. James said his mount jumped right but he corrected him immediately. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the straight involving Its On The Line, ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, and Lets Go Champ, ridden by Miss S.A. Carter where it appeared Lets Go Champ ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. D O'Connor said he wasn't aware Lets Go Champ was still on his inner and his horse cornered the bend too well and leaned to the rail. He added his horse is a very difficult ride and he was doing his best at all times to ensure his horse was keeping straight and going forward

Miss S.A. Carter said it was obvious Its On The Line had came in on top of her but she was going backwards at the time. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied Mr. D. O'Connor was in breach of R214 (careless riding) and having considered this was his second offence, they suspended him for four racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Panda Boy, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who said he misjudged his use of the whip and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(i)(time to respond) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr R. James, rider of Wonderwall, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who apologised for his overuse of the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for three racedays

Mr S. Connor, rider of Now Where Or When, trained by S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

A steeplechase for ? Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (including Point-To-Point steeplechases) and that have between 1st October, 2022 and 26th April, 2026 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase and which have not won a Race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing after 1st March, 2025 other than a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or a Farmers Race
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs;
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (All Riders riding in this race must have ridden in at least 10 races (including INH Flat Races and Point-To-Point Races). ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, the Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 24th April, 2026, or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office. The IHRB have modified the relevant Rules to permit horses for which Hunters Certificates have been registered and which are eligible to run in Hunters Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Hunters Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters Steeplechase since 1st December, 2025 are excluded. A person who is registered as a current Keeper with the British Horseracing Authority may enter and run a horse in this race. The winning owner will receive a perpetual trophy presented by the family of the late Walter Tyrell. HRI Directive 10 (vi) is suspended for the purpose of this rac