Punchestown Result

See also » 54/1 Punchestown double for Willie and Danny Mullins
She jumped a bit high early on but once she settled down Danny was very happy with her. He thought from about four out that she was going very well,. We'll look at all the mares' chases but she could go against the geldings again if there is nothing there. I've no immediate plan. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident approaching the final fence involving Whisperinthebreeze (GB), ridden by R.M. Power, placed third and Galvin, ridden by D.N. Russell, placed second, where it appeared that Galvin got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that any interference caused was accidental in nature and they took no further action.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 140 or less (also open to horses that at entry are rated 140 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 3lbs ;
Allowances - Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 140 or less. Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 140 or less. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances.
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra