Crystasia makes all to land Punchestown finale under Gleeson Henry De Bromhead sent out the final winner of the 2026 festival as newcomer Crystaisa made all under John Gleeson to take the concluding Sebden Steel Celebrating 30 Years In Business (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Punchestown. Sent off 8/1 in the familiar Roger Brookhouse colours, the five-year-old was sent straight into the lead from flag fall. Pushed along entering the home straight, the son of Crystal Ocean went clear over a furlong out and, Gleeson could afford the luxury of easing down inside the final furlong as his charge coasted to an impressive 12 length success. De Bromhead said: "He looked lovely and had done some nice bits of work. We hoped he would put up a nice performance and while Roger (Brookhouse) normally goes home on a Friday this week, Davy Roche (De Bromhead's head man) somehow persuaded him to stay and thankfully it was worth it. It is great to have the Brookhouses here and they love it here. "He has always looked a nice horse but we wouldn't dig that deep with them at home. He will have a summer's break now." Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.
