
Punchestown 2025
Punchestown 2025
Going
Race Type
Distance
Kilberry Handicap Steeplechase
of €15,000.00 5-y-o plus 2m. 1f. 4.52
2m. 1f. Hcap Chase 5-y-o plus 12 Entered
Kilberry Handicap Steeplechase
of €15,000.00- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 0 | 1 | -8.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
31st Dec 25 Punchestown(2m 3f 150yds Hcap Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft, Soft in places (Chase)) Rated 112 16/1 11-4 S D Torrens 7th of 16 runners, 21.31L behind Sammy Smart
6th Dec 25 Navan(2m 4f 150yds Chase, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) 150/1 11-12 P T Enright 11th of 16 runners, 86.88L behind Predators Gold
22nd Nov 25 Punchestown(2m 2f 200yds Chase, Soft to Heavy) 100/1 11-12 P T Enright 11th of 12 runners, 68.75L behind Kitzbuhel
In the last 3 years Dont Tell Jack (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Three In A Row (IRE) | 1 | |
| 31st Dec 2025 Punchestown(2m 3f 150yds, Hcap Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft, Soft in places (Chase)) Three In A Row (IRE) 2nd (7/1 10-11 Rated 105) R A Doyle 21.25L in front of Dont Tell Jack (IRE) 7th (16/1 11-4 Rated 112) S D Torrens (16 ran) | ||
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| Vallon Du Plessis (FR) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2025 Punchestown(2m 44yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Dont Tell Jack (IRE) 3rd (9/4 11-12) M P Walsh 42.37L in front of Vallon Du Plessis (FR) 20th (200/1 11-5) Mr I Ryan (22 ran) | ||
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Doyen (IRE)-Benny's Fagartha(Beneficial)
(9)
(Curb Your Enthusiasm Syndicate)
Rated 95
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8.00 |
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
12th Mar 26 Limerick(2m 1f 185yds Hcap Chase, Heavy) Rated 95 9/1 10-4 D Robinson 2nd of 8 runners, 5.5L behind Kings Hill
8th Jan 26 Clonmel(2m Hcap Chase, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Rated 92 7/2 10-7 T Power Roche (3) 2nd of 9 runners, 2L behind Kilbrin Rocco
26th Dec 25 Limerick(2m 1f 130yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle - heavy. Chase - soft to heavy.) Rated 92 13/2 10-5 T Power Roche (3) pulled up of 14 runners, in race won by Happy Dreams


Walk In The Park (IRE)-Special Choice(Bob Back)
(85)
bf
(Bridget McAuliffe)
Rated 117
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4.00 |
26th Dec 25 Down Royal(2m 4f 130yds Chase, Hurdle/bumper courses - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase track - Good to Yielding) Rated 118 4/1CFav 11-5 E Staples (7) 5th of 12 runners, 18.5L behind Slanagaibhgoleir
2nd Dec 25 Clonmel(2m 1f 62yds Chase, Heavy) Rated 118 8/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 5th of 15 runners, 6.5L behind He s Gorgeous
13th Nov 25 Punchestown(2m 136yds Novice Chase, Heavy) Rated 120 8/1 10-12 E Staples (7) 2nd of 9 runners, 1.5L behind Luminous Light
In the last 3 years Glenashling (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Moudan (IRE) | 1 | |
| 2nd Dec 2025 Clonmel(2m 1f 62yds, Chase, Heavy) Moudan (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-12) E Walsh 5.00L in front of Glenashling (IRE) 5th (8/1 11-12 Rated 118) K M Donoghue (15 ran) | ||
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Cokoriko (FR)-Chimene D'arthel(Nickname)
(142)
d1
bf
(David L'Estrange)
Rated 108
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 13 | 1 | 1 | -11.09 |
30th Oct 25 Thurles(2m 2f 66yds Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 108 5/2Fav 11-10 K M Donoghue 4th of 12 runners, 17.75L behind A Nod To Getaway
12th Oct 25 Cork(2m 1f 140yds Novice Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: good, good to yielding in places. Chase: good.) Rated 108 10/11Fav 11-6 S W Flanagan 1st of 4 runners, by 2.75L and 21L from Rockstown Girl and Royal Time
20th Sep 25 Navan(1m 7f 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 108 14/1 11-0 C Stone-Walsh 4th of 16 runners, 5.25L behind Ragmans Corner
In the last 3 years Kazakh Darthel (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Spinning Web (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th Feb 2025 Thurles(2m 4yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Spinning Web (IRE) 2nd (22/1 11-8 Rated 108) D E Mullins Kazakh D'arthel (FR) fell (16/1 11-8 Rated 108) S W Flanagan (13 ran) | ||
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Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Miss Palm(Great Palm)
(114)
(Niamh Harvey)
Rated 105
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 1 | 5 | -6.00 |
| P2P | 6 | 1 | 0 |
27th Nov 25 Thurles(2m 6f Hcap Chase, Good to yielding, yielding in places) Rated 105 11/1 11-7 B W Harvey 3rd of 15 runners, 1.5L and 10L behind Rising Dust and Sammy Smart
1st Nov 25 Down Royal(3m Hcap Chase, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 105 6/1 10-11 B W Harvey 4th of 13 runners, 5.06L behind Battle Of Mirbat
11th Oct 25 Fairyhouse(3m 104yds Hcap Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 102 3/1Fav 10-8 B W Harvey 3rd of 12 runners, 1.5L and 0.5L behind Clonbury Bridge and Western Model


| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0.25 |
7th Mar 26 Gowran Park(2m Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Heavy, soft in places. Chase: Heavy) Rated 122 18/1 10-10 E Walsh 5th of 13 runners, 8.25L behind Jigoro
22nd Feb 26 Naas(1m 7f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (soft to heavy in places on chase course)) Rated 115 12/1 10-11 E Walsh 9th of 16 runners, 22.75L behind Give Him A Chance
7th Feb 26 Naas(1m 7f 158yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy, heavy in places. Chase - Heavy, soft to heavy in places.) Rated 114 2/1 11-6 Eoghan Finegan 2nd of 12 runners, 11L behind Hesgonethatway
In the last 3 years Moudan (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Glenashling (IRE) | 1 | |
| 2nd Dec 2025 Clonmel(2m 1f 62yds, Chase, Heavy) Moudan (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-12) E Walsh 5.00L in front of Glenashling (IRE) 5th (8/1 11-12 Rated 118) K M Donoghue (15 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Which One Is Which(King's Theatre)
(71)
(John P McManus)
Rated 114
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 1 | 2 | -5.90 |
9th Jan 26 Naas(2m Hcap Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) Rated 114 7/2 10-10 S D Torrens 3rd of 9 runners, 3L and 9L behind Rockbrook and Champagne Mahler
13th Dec 25 Fairyhouse(2m 55yds Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 200/1 11-12 S D Torrens 9th of 13 runners, 34.75L behind Jacob s Ladder
16th Nov 25 Navan(2m 4f 150yds Chase, Heavy) 150/1 11-12 S D Torrens 10th of 12 runners, 58.31L behind Final Demand
In the last 3 years Park That (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Vallon Du Plessis (FR) | 1 | |
| 27th Jan 2025 Punchestown(2m 36yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Park That (IRE) 4th (14/1 11-12) J S McGarvey 76.75L in front of Vallon Du Plessis (FR) 16th (300/1 11-12) K M Donoghue (16 ran) | ||
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Buratino (IRE)-Crystal Mountain(Monashee Mountain)
(62)
d1
(Call It What You LikeSyndicate)
Rated 113
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 20 | 2 | 4 | -8.00 |
18th Jan 26 Thurles(1m 7f 168yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: yielding. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 106 28/1 10-6 J C Gainford 8th of 13 runners, 26.5L behind Eachtotheirown
27th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 106 28/1 1 Sam Ewing 8th of 17 runners, 14.5L behind Bowensonfire
5th Dec 25 Dundalk(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 56 8/1 9-12 M W Hassett 6th of 14 runners, 5.75L behind Gallo Dell Cielo


Fascinating Rock (IRE)-Just A Runaway(Equiano)
(153)
(Barrow Vale Syndicate)
Rated 120
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 16 | 3 | 4 | 13.00 |
19th Oct 25 Limerick(2m 3f 50yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle: Yielding to Soft CHANGED to soft after 2nd race. Chase: yielding to soft.) Rated 122 14/1 11-1 D E Mullins pulled up of 9 runners, in race won by Crowsatedappletart
1st Oct 25 Sligo(2m 1f 120yds Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding) Rated 124 11/2 12-2 D E Mullins 3rd of 6 runners, 3.5L and 7.5L behind Sayitfirst and Clonshire River
16th Aug 25 Tramore(2m Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding) Rated 53 7/4Fav 9-11 J A Heffernan 5th of 9 runners, 5.5L behind Ballycommon Chapel
In the last 3 years Spinning Web (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kazakh D'arthel (FR) | 1 | |
| 6th Feb 2025 Thurles(2m 4yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Spinning Web (IRE) 2nd (22/1 11-8 Rated 108) D E Mullins Kazakh D'arthel (FR) fell (16/1 11-8 Rated 108) S W Flanagan (13 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Mrs Bob(Milan)
(18)
(MMW Racing Syndicate & Declan Mac Mahon)
Rated 114
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 16 | 2 | 2 | -6.50 |
| P2P | 6 | 1 | 0 |
3rd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m 1f Chase, Hurdle - Soft, heavy in places. Chase - Yielding, soft in places) 100/1 11-12 C Stone-Walsh 4th of 6 runners, 47L behind Raffles Dolce Vita
5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 2f Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 50/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 9th of 10 runners, 100.25L behind Salvator Mundi
14th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 1f 30yds Chase, Yielding (yielding to soft places on hurdle track, good to yielding places on chase course)) 28/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 7th of 8 runners, 68L behind Port Joulain


Flemensfirth (USA)-Maid Of Malabar(Oscar Schindler)
(27)
(John P McManus)
Rated 109
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 17 | 1 | 5 | -13.80 |
22nd Feb 26 Naas(2m 4f Hcap Chase, Heavy (soft to heavy in places on chase course)) Rated 110 13/2 10-5 R A Doyle 6th of 12 runners, 16L behind Goraibhmaithagat
25th Jan 26 Naas(2m 4f 29yds Hcap Chase, Heavy) Rated 109 9/2 10-5 R A Doyle 2nd of 11 runners, 4L behind Rusheen
31st Dec 25 Punchestown(2m 3f 150yds Hcap Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft, Soft in places (Chase)) Rated 105 7/1 10-11 R A Doyle 2nd of 16 runners, shd behind Sammy Smart
In the last 3 years Three In A Row (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dont Tell Jack (IRE) | 1 | |
| 31st Dec 2025 Punchestown(2m 3f 150yds, Hcap Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft, Soft in places (Chase)) Three In A Row (IRE) 2nd (7/1 10-11 Rated 105) R A Doyle 21.25L in front of Dont Tell Jack (IRE) 7th (16/1 11-4 Rated 112) S D Torrens (16 ran) | ||
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Kitkou (FR)-Diva Du Grand Val(Great Pretender)
(13)
(Mrs Bridget Dillon & Seamus Domegan)
Rated 81
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 0 | 0 | -7.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
8th Mar 26 Naas(2m 77yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Chase course heavy in places)) Rated 84 33/1 10-13 C Stone-Walsh 7th of 10 runners, 36L behind Thankyouforthedays
8th Feb 26 Navan(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 85 33/1 10-1 C Stone-Walsh pulled up(11 ran) in race won by Westandtogether
12th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 73yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 85 100/1 10-1 C Stone-Walsh 6th of 16 runners, 2.63L behind Mojoe
In the last 3 years Vallon Du Plessis (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dont Tell Jack (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2025 Punchestown(2m 44yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Dont Tell Jack (IRE) 3rd (9/4 11-12) M P Walsh 42.37L in front of Vallon Du Plessis (FR) 20th (200/1 11-5) Mr I Ryan (22 ran) | ||
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| Park That (IRE) | 1 | |
| 27th Jan 2025 Punchestown(2m 36yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Park That (IRE) 4th (14/1 11-12) J S McGarvey 76.75L in front of Vallon Du Plessis (FR) 16th (300/1 11-12) K M Donoghue (16 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2025 Jay Pee M 6 10-9 J P Shinnick 5/2Fav (Terence O'Brien)
2024 Hardwired 8 11-9 J W Kennedy 15/2 (T M Walsh)
2023 Misty Hollow 10 10-4 J J Slevin 16/1 (Edward Cawley)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
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