Punchestown Results Mon, 9th Nov, 2026

See also » Rattledelatch continues to prosper from Indian summer
He did that well and he battled. I thought after Tramore that was it for the year, he's a good ground horse. The seasons have gone funny, and next thing we saw the weather, so we decided to roll the dice again. He's a five-year-old now and has two chases won, so it's great. You saw him win in Tramore, where he came from, he's not slow. We were confident enough dropping back to two miles today. He'll be a nice horse next year back up to two-and-a-half, possibly three in time. John Queally, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Rattledelatch, ridden by I.J

Power, placed first, Good Option, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed third, and Torpille Dagrostis (FR), ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed second, where it appeared these horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. I.J. Power stated that he got in front and idled. His horse leaned out and was hanging due to greenness. K.M. Donoghue stated that he got a small bump between the last two fences. After the last he was weakening when he got crossed. J.W. Kennedy stated that he received a bump between the last two fences and his mount got unbalanced. He got another bump after the last. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Rattledelatch had caused interference they were satisfied that he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that I.J. Power was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two race days

I.J. Power, rider of Rattledelatch, trained by John Queally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung a bit left after the last

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Good Option, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung a bit left from two out and made a bad mistake.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 120 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 120 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs.
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra