Punchestown Results Fri, 1st May, 2026

See also » Scallan shines on Jet
This has been the plan for a while,. He probably wanted that bit of dry ground. In fairness Jamie came out with a plan in his head and by-God he executed it well. You’d be hoping he’d turn into a good Foxhunters horse next year. He’s very big so you’d be hoping next year he’d be a year better and more mature. He’ll get a good summer and we’ll make a plan for next year. Jumping is a big asset to this horse, I think he just rubbed one fence, but I can’t commend Jamie enough he was outstanding on him. I’m very lucky to have him. I knew when I saw how far clear he was going to two out that he would stay and I seen Rob (James) giving Ian McCarthy’s horse (Hearts And Spades) a little shove. I wasn’t confident until he jumped the last. It’s great when it comes off. Sean Thomas Doyle, trainer

The Raceday Stewards granted a requested from Peter John Flood, trainer of Clonsast, for ten minutes extra to present his charge for identification by an IHRB official in accordance with Rule 90(i)

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Last Round, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race

Mr J.M. Halford, rider of Last Round, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

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 are the bona fide and unconditional property of farmers farming land in the Kildare Hunt District who have a herd number from the Department of Agriculture, whose ostensible income is from farming and that are in their possession since 1st January, 2026. Sons and daughters of persons qualified to enter, working on their parents' farms and who have no other occupation, are eligible to enter horses, their bona fide property, in this race. Exclusions - The winner of a race other than a race for which a Hunters Certificate is required or an I.N.H. Flat Race. The holder of a public Trainers licence is not eligible to run a horse their own property in this race (over the Bush Fence Course)
Weights - 11st 11lbs; Mares allowed 7lbs;
Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) For each steeplechase won 5lb extra
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, signed by a Master for one of the following Packs, Kildare Hunt, Wicklow Hunt, South County Dublin Harriers or Tara Harriers must be registered at the Office of the INHSC, The Curragh, on or before 24th April, 2026 or the horse will not be qualified to start. Immediately after the closing of entries a Committee of the Kildare Hunt will examine the entries as to their qualifications under these articles, after which no objection in this regard will be entertained. The Bishopscourt Cup will be presented to the winning owner in this race.