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3.40
KFM Hunters Steeplechase for Bishopscourt Cup of €15000.00
2nd - €3000.00, 3rd - €1500.00, 4th - €750.00, 5th - €375.00
A steeplechase for Certified Hunters four yrs old and upwards the bona fide and unconditional property of farmers farming land in the Kildare Hunt District and in their possession since 1st January,
€105.00 to enter , €30.00 extra if declared to run.
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 11lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2017) Winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. Note The winner of a race other than a race for which a Hunters Certificate is required or an I.N.H. Flat Race.
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules
Contributions - Generously sponsored by KFM. The Bishopscourt Cup will be presented to the winning owner and KFM will also present trophies of no intrinsic value to the winning trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
4.20
EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Steeplechase (Grade A) of €100000.00 2m. 5f.
2nd - €20000.00, 3rd - €10000.00, 4th - €5000.00, 5th - €3000.00, 6th - €2000.00
A limited handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2018 other than one Hunters Steeplechase in the previous two National Hunt seasons.
€400.00 to enter
Forfeits - 1st €400.00, 2nd €200.00
Weights - In accordance with HRI Directive 3 (ii) (a); the maximum stipulated weight in this race; is 11st 10lb and the minimum stipulated; weight is 10st 3lb
Penalties - After calculation of the handicap a winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Alternative Handicap
Contributions - Generously sponsored by EMS Copiers. Mr. John Cahill 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. Registered as the Punchestown Novice Handicap Steeplechase Closing Date 17th April.
4.55
Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Handicap Steeplechase (Grade B) of €75000.00 2m. 5f.
2nd - €15000.00, 3rd - €7500.00, 4th - €3750.00, 5th - €2250.00, 6th - €1500.00
An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible
€600.00 to enter , €150.00 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. Alternative Handicap
Contributions - Generously sponsored by Hanlon Concrete and the Irish EBF €10,000. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Hanlon Concrete 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.
5.30
BETDAQ Punchestown Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) of €300000.00 2m.
2nd - €60000.00, 3rd - €30000.00, 4th - €15000.00, 5th - €9000.00, 6th - €6000.00
A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
€1,200.00 to enter
Forfeits - 1st €1800.00
Supplements - 1st €30000.00
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Contributions - Generously sponsored by BETDAQ. BETDAQ will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner and a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider BETDAQ will also present €150 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Closing Date 10th April.
6.05
Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) of €100000.00 2m. 4f.
2nd - €20000.00, 3rd - €10000.00, 4th - €5000.00, 5th - €3000.00, 6th - €2000.00
A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
€400.00 to enter
Forfeits - 1st €600.00
Supplements - 1st €10000.00
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Contributions - Generously sponsored by Alanna Homes. Alanna Homes will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and will also present €150 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Registered as the Tickell Closing Date 10th April.
6.40
Star Best For Racing Coverage Champion Hunters Steeplechase of €30000.00 3m.
2nd - €6000.00, 3rd - €3000.00, 4th - €1500.00, 5th - €750.00
A steeplechase for Certified Hunters four yrs old and upwards that have between 26th September, 2015 and 28th April, 2019 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 after 1st March, 2018 other than a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or a Farmers Race
€240.00 to enter , €60.00 extra if declared to run.
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules
Contributions - Generously sponsored by The Star Newspaper. The Star Newspaper 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 winning owner will also receive a perpetual trophy presented by the family of the late Walter Tyrrell.
7.10
SalesSense International Novice Hurdle of €25000.00 2m.
2nd - €5000.00, 3rd - €2500.00, 4th - €1250.00, 5th - €625.00
A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race
€200.00 to enter , €50.00 extra if declared to run.
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra
Contributions - Generously sponsored by SalesSense International. SalesSense International 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.
7.45
GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors Flat Race of €15000.00 2m. 2f.
2nd - €3000.00, 3rd - €1500.00, 4th - €750.00, 5th - €375.00
An I.N.H. Flat race for five, six and seven yrs old only that have not won a *race
€105.00 to enter , €30.00 extra if declared to run.
Weights - 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules
Contributions - Generously sponsored by GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors. GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors 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.