When is the Punchestown Festival?

The Punchestown Festival is held every year over five days at the end of April. Punchestown week 2024, takes place from Tuesday 29 April to Saturday 3 May. The first race kicks off at 2.30pm.

How much do tickets cost for the Punchestown Festival?

Tickets for the Punchestown Festival cost from €30 for students & U/14's race for free. Up to €149 euro for hospitality packages.

What is the Punchestown Festival?

The Punchestown Festival is the culmination of the National Hunt season in Ireland. Jump racinga??s top quality horses, trainers and jockeys go head to head and it is a much celebrated week of racing. There are 40 races in total and the feature races are; the Champion Chase, the Punchestown Gold Cup, the Stayersa?? Hurdle and the Champion Hurdle.

Where is the Punchestown Festival held?

Punchestown races are held at Punchestown Racecourse in Co. Kildare. The racecourse is situated southwest of Dublin.

What is the dress code for the Punchestown Festival?

Racegoers are advised to dress smart casual or smart and to be mindful of the weather.

How do I get to the Punchestown Festival?

Punchestown Racecourse is very accessible for those travelling. Marathon Travel runs regular coaches from Aston Quay in Dublin and the journey time is 1 hour. Those travelling from Dublin city centre are able to catch a bus to Naas with JJ Kavanagh & Sons. It is recommended to book online. Shuttle buses run regularly from Poplar Square in Naas., Those flying to Dublin can use the above services or take the train from Dublina??s Heuston Station to Sallins, which is close to Naas.

When does the Punchestown Festival start?

The first race of Punchestown 2025 kicks off at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday 29 April.

Punchestown Day 5 Tips - Saturday, 2nd May 2026

Updated on Apr 27, 2026

Photo Healy RacingThe mares are in the spotlight on day 5 of the Punchestown Festival as the Mares Champion Hurdle takes the spotlight.

The Champion 4-Y-O Hurdle is also on the card featuring a host of potential stars among its entries.

Editor Vincent Finegan has analysed the entries and selected his best bet.

Vincent Finegan

Vincent, who lives on the Curragh in Co. Kildare, is the editor of irishracing.com and has almost 40 years experience in the horse racing industry. He writes a weekly blog on this website covering all aspects of the sport and presents our Irish Angle video show on Mondays. He is a dual winner of The Irish Field naps table.

Vincent Finegan's Day 5 Punchestown Tip

Wodhooh 4.15 Puchestown, Mares Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)

Gordon Elliott's star mare can remain unbeaten for the season by landing this Grade 1 contest. Her only defeat in her last eleven races came at the hands of the reigning Champion Hurdle winner Lossiemouth, and with that mare expected to run earlier in the week, Wodhooh can confirm her superiority over Jade De Grugy.

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