Punchestown Results Thu, 30th Apr, 2026

See also » Patience proves the key for Blue Mosque
I was standing beside my nephew David Wright, who is a very lucky guy for me. When he stands beside me we have a winner every time!. He said to me halfway down the back ‘how are you going?’ and I said ‘I’d need a tin opener to get out of where we are!’ He got the tin opener working alright. We’ve rode her forward before and Donagh said the last day he was going to ride her from behind as he thought she’d be better off when ridden that way. She ran a helluva good race then. He said today that he was going to do the same thing as she enjoys passing horses. It was a great watch, when they get there. It’s an amazing family. Her breeder Christopher McKeever started off with a little mare who wasn’t much good, although she was probably unlucky not to win a race. Everything she’s bred has been incredibly lucky. Noel Meade, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after jumping the fourth last hurdle involving Da Capo Glory, ridden by Michael Kenneally, Icare Desbois, ridden by C. Quirke, and Ballykinlar, ridden by Shane Fenelon, where it appeared Da Capo Glory clipped a heel and Michael Kenneally was unseated. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Michael Kenneally stated that he received pressure from his outside and he clipped a heel

Shane Fenelon stated that he didn't move in. C. Quirke stated that he did not contribute to the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Shane Fenelon was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Shane Fenelon for seven racedays

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the home bend involving Onewaywest, ridden by Ben Jones, Ballybow, ridden by D.J Gilligan, Ballystone, ridden by A. Harvey, Blue Mosque, ridden by D. Meyler, Fad Eadrainn, ridden by S. D. Torrens, Seaniecon, ridden by Jonjo O'Neill Jr, and Sign From Above, ridden by Sam Ewing, where it appeared several horses ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Ben Jones stated that he had no where to go and had to take back. D. J. Gilligan stated that his race was run and he was retreating. A. Harvey stated that he held his line. D. Meyler stated that the horse that had been handy were coming back and things got a bit tight. S. D. Torrens stated that he suffered no interference. Jonjo O'Neill Jr. stated that he received pressure from both sides. Sam Ewing stated that he was on the rail throughout and received pressure from his outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least four times in hurdle races (145 = 11st 12lbs)
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.