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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

High quality entries for 12 Punchestown Grade 1's

Mon 12th Apr 2021, 11:42

Honeysuckle and Rachael BlackmoreHoneysuckle and Rachael Blackmore
© Photo Healy Racing

Honeysuckle, Minella Indo, Put The Kettle On and Flooring Porter are among the 36 Grade 1 winners included in entries revealed today for the Punchestown Festival.

Entries for the 12 Grade 1 races at the Festival, which runs from April 27 to May 1, also include the likes of Al Boum Photo, Allaho and Chacun Pour Soi, while Epatante, Goshen and Nube Negra are among the high-profile names from the UK.

The eagerly awaited clash between Monkfish and Envoi Allen is still very much on in the Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase on the opening day of the Festival, while Shishkin, Energumene, Bob Olinger and Appreciate It are other star novices with entries over the five days.

Punchestown CEO Conor O'Neill said, "The performances and achievements by Irish horses, trainers, jockeys and owners throughout this season have been nothing short of outstanding. It is an honour and privilege to welcome these flagbearers of our great sport back to the home of Irish jump racing for what is shaping up to be one of the best quality renewals of the Punchestown Festival in recent memory.

"Whilst this year’s Punchestown is not going to be the brilliant social event that we have all known and enjoyed for so many years, we look forward to sharing the action with everyone through coverage on RTE, Racing TV and the various Punchestown social media channels.

"Believe us when we say that preparations are already underway for the much anticipated return of crowds for the 2022 Punchestown Festival.”

Jockey championship battles between Paul Townend and Rachael Blackmore, and also Jamie Codd and Patrick Mullins for the amateur title, provide further intrigue as the National Hunt season ends on May 1.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.