Punchestown Results Wed, 14th Oct, 2026

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The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Ross O'Sullivan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Giant Haystacks, placed first, as compared with its recent run. Mr Tom Harney, authorised representative for the trainer, reported that the better ground today brought about the improvement. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident rounding the first bend where it appeared horses came close together on the bend shortly after the start involving Harbour Highway, ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, Mags Nelson, ridden by Mr L.P. Shanahan, Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB), ridden by Ms P.R. Briselden, Revolut Ned, ridden by Mr A.P. Kennedy, and Subset, ridden by Mr B.M. Coonan. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr D O'Connor, Ms P R Briselden and Mr A P Kennedy all stated that it was congestion on the bend. Mr B M Coonan stated that his mount backed out of it when getting pressure from both sides. Mr L P Shanahan stated that he got pressure from his outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Harbour Highway, trained by Emmet Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a wound on its right fore knee and associated swelling down the cannon bone post race.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (110 = 12st 4lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbs.