Punchestown Festival Tuesday Preview & Trends

Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle Preview, Trends & Analysis

Sandwiched between two Grade 1 races on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival is his handicap hurdle, which is run over two miles and a half furlong (100yds), where a total of nine hurdles are to be jumped in a Grade B race which is open to runners who are aged four or older.

The runner which holds the record over the last 20 renewals, for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2013 renewal when Il Fenomeno from Noel Meade under the guidance of Paul Carberry, won in a time of 4:14.90, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, The Last Hurrah, trained by Mrs John Harrington and ridden by Andrew Leigh set the quickest time of 3:41.30 in the 2006 renewal.

These are the top three quickest-run Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle over the last 20 renewals:

• 2006 - The Last Hurrah (3:41.30)
• 2008 - Bambootcha (3:44.30)
• 2007 - Window Of Hope (3:49.40)

How competitive is the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2019 when the race had an over-round of 122%. The race in 2007 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 170%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle, the over-round has been 141% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £141 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the last 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle next time out, then you would have backed a total of 1 winner. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -9.00.

Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle Past Winners

Here are the past five winners of the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle:

Leading Trainers in the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle

• W P Mullins - 5 wins and 12 places from 55 runners (-0.80)
• Gordon Elliott - 2 wins and 2 places from 30 runners (+8.00)
• Noel Meade - 1 win and 3 places from 24 runners (-7.00)

The leading trainer in the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle over the last 20 renewals is W P Mullins, who has won the race 5 times. Those 5 winners came from Johnny McGeeney (2011), True Self (2018), Jazzaway (2021), Bialystok (2023) & Daddy Long Legs (2024). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle is Gordon Elliott (2 wins). Two trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle, Henry De Bromhead has sent a total of 19 runners to the race without recording any wins, whilst A J Martin has sent out 12 without a winner.

Leading Jockeys in the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle

• Paul Townend - 2 wins and 3 places from 12 rides (+3.20)
• Danny Mullins - 1 win and 0 places from 11 rides (+4.00)
• L P Dempsey - 1 win and 0 places from 7 rides (+19.00)

The leading jockey in the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle over the last 20 renewals is Paul Townend who has won the race 2 times. Those 2 winners came from Johnny McGeeney (2011) & Daddy Long Legs (2024). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle, Mark Walsh has sent a total of 16 rides to the race without recording any wins.

Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): ,18,4,2,(2,6,14),3,2,2,(7,SU),5,13,15,8,10,8,7,10,PU,3,1,9

• 20 / 20 (76%) - Achieved a TS of 95+ (Last 5)
• 20 / 20 (78%) - In a field of 8 - 18 (Debut)
• 20 / 20 (79%) - Within the first 15 of the market
• 20 / 20 (83%) - Beaten no more -23l (Debut)
• 20 / 20 (83%) - No bigger than 25/1
• 20 / 20 (84%) - Dam is not ARG/BRZ/GER/SAF/USA bred
• 20 / 20 (84%) - Not in a Cl3/Cl6 (Debut)
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Not BB/BG/BL/BR/GR/RO in colour
• 20 / 20 (87%) - Ran in 1 - 10 races (1 Year)
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Ran in 5 - 36 races (Career)
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Had 2 - 14 placings (Career)
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Ran over 1m2f - 2m2½f (Last Win)
• 19 / 20 (79%) - Furthest Won 1m7½f - 2m2½f
• 19 / 20 (82%) - Highest Placed is not Cl3/Cl5
• 18 / 20 (74%) - Won by at least 1l (Last Win)

Champion Novice Hurdle Preview, Trends & Analysis

The opening Grade 1 race of the Punchestown Festival is the Champion Novice Hurdle, a race that is run over a trip of two miles and half a furlong where the runners will face nine hurdles, the race is open to novice hurdlers who are aged five or older.

When looking over the last 20 renewals, a time of 3:45.40 was set by Clopf in 2007, which is the quickest time over that period, the runner was trained by E J O'Grady and ridden by Barry Geraghty. The slowest winning time was set in 2013 when Jezki won in a time of 4:10.60, booked to ride was Barry Geraghty on this Mrs John Harrington trained runner.

These are the top three quickest-run Champion Novice Hurdle over the last 20 renewals:

• 2007 - Clopf (3:45.40)
• 2008 - Jered (3:47.20)
• 2011 - Shot From The Hip (3:49.70)

How competitive is the Champion Novice Hurdle market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021 when the race had an over-round of 108%. The race in 2014 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 122%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Champion Novice Hurdle, the over-round has been 115% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £115 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the last 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Champion Novice Hurdle next time out, then you would have backed a total of 8 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -1.96.

Champion Novice Hurdle Past Winners

Here are the past five winners of the Champion Novice Hurdle:

Leading Trainers in the Champion Novice Hurdle

• W P Mullins - 11 wins and 8 places from 43 runners (+29.25)
• Noel Meade - 3 wins and 0 places from 10 runners (+4.50)
• Mrs John Harrington - 2 wins and 0 places from 6 runners (+14.00)

The leading trainer in the Champion Novice Hurdle over the last 20 renewals is W P Mullins, who has won the race 11 times. Those 11 winners came from Hurricane Fly (2009), Blackstairmountain (2010), Faugheen (2014), Douvan (2015), Cilaos Emery (2017), Draconien (2018), Klassical Dream (2019), Echoes In Rain (2021), Facile Vega (2023), Mystical Power (2024) & Irancy (2025). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Champion Novice Hurdle are Noel Meade (3 wins), Mrs John Harrington (2 wins) & E J O'Grady (2 wins).

Leading Jockeys in the Champion Novice Hurdle

• Paul Townend - 2 wins and 1 place from 11 rides (-3.33)
• Mark Walsh - 2 wins and 0 places from 5 rides (+17.00)
• Jack Kennedy - 1 win and 3 places from 5 rides (+16.00)

There are two leading jockeys in the Champion Novice Hurdle over the last 20 renewals, with both Paul Townend & Mark Walsh, who have both won the race 2 times. Paul Townend winners have been with Blackstairmountain (2010) & Facile Vega (2023). Mark Walsh winners have been with Mystical Power (2024) & Irancy (2025).

Champion Novice Hurdle Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): ,1,2,1,1,1,4,2,2,3,1,1,4,2,7,1,1,3,1,1,4

• 20 / 20 (71%) - Not in a G3/LST/Cl2/Cl5 (Last Win)
• 20 / 20 (71%) - Highest Placed is not G3/Cl2-5
• 20 / 20 (73%) - Achieved an RPR of 131+ (Last Win)
• 20 / 20 (74%) - Ran in 4 - 9 races (Non-Hcps)
• 20 / 20 (77%) - Break of 12 - 148 days (Last Win)
• 20 / 20 (78%) - No bigger than 25/1 (Career)
• 20 / 20 (79%) - Achieved an RPR of 136+ (Career)
• 20 / 20 (80%) - Ran in 2 - 5 races (180 Days)
• 20 / 20 (80%) - Had 2 - 5 placings (180 Days)
• 20 / 20 (80%) - No bigger than 25/1
• 20 / 20 (82%) - Dam is not GB/ITY/JPN/NZ bred
• 20 / 20 (84%) - Placed within last 2 starts
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Is not GB/ITY/NZ/USA bred
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Beaten no more -16½l (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (85%) - No bigger than 7/1 (Last Win)

Punchestown Champion Novice Chase Preview, Trends & Analysis

One of three Grade 1 races to feature on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival, the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase is open to runners who are aged five or older, those runners will have to jump a total of eighteen fences over this three miles and half a furlong (120yds) trip on their way to being crowned champion novice chaser.

When looking over the last 18 renewals, a time of 6:16.10 was set by Air Force One in 2008, which is the quickest time over that period. The runner was trained by Charlie Mann and ridden by Noel Fehily. The slowest winning time was set in 2012 when Sir Des Champs won in a time of 6:57.30, booked to ride was Davy Russell on this W P Mullins trained runner.

These are the top three quickest-run Punchestown Champion Novice Chase over the last 18 renewals:

• 2008 - Air Force One (6:16.10)
• 2007 - Offshore Account (6:16.50)
• 2014 - Carlingford Lough (6:20.40)

How competitive is the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 18 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021 when the race had an over-round of 108%. The race in 2013 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 124%, whilst on average over the last 18 renewals of the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase, the over-round has been 115% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £115 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the last 18 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 16 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -10.00.

Punchestown Champion Novice Chase Past Winners

Here are the past five winners of the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase:

Leading Trainers in the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase

• W P Mullins - 6 wins and 6 places from 33 runners (+21.54)
• Gordon Elliott - 3 wins and 3 places from 14 runners (+20.63)
• Noel Meade - 1 win and 1 place from 5 runners (-2.37)

The leading trainer in the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase over the last 18 renewals is W P Mullins, who has won the race 6 times. Those 6 winners came from Kempes (2010), Sir Des Champs (2012), Valseur Lido (2015), Colreevy (2021), Capodanno (2022) & Champ Kiely (2025). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase is Gordon Elliott (3 wins).

Leading Jockeys in the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase

• Danny Mullins - 3 wins and 0 places from 5 rides (+41.00)
• Mark Walsh - 2 wins and 2 places from 5 rides (+2.25)
• Donagh Meyler - 1 win and 0 places from 1 ride (+7.00)

The leading jockey in the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase over the last 18 renewals is Danny Mullins who has won the race 3 times. Those 3 winners came from Mount Benbulben (2013), Colreevy (2021) & Champ Kiely (2025). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase is Mark Walsh (2 wins). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase, Paul Townend has sent a total of 11 rides to the race without recording any wins.

Punchestown Champion Novice Chase Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): ,F,2,4,7,BD,1,4,3,5,2,1,F,1,2,PU,F,(1,2),2

• 18 / 18 (70%) - No bigger than 8/1 (LTO)
• 18 / 18 (78%) - Break of 16 - 120 days (Last Place)
• 18 / 18 (80%) - Achieved a TS of 112+ (Last 5)
• 18 / 18 (82%) - Ran in 4 - 9 races (1 Year)
• 18 / 18 (83%) - Not in a LST/Cl2/Cl4 (LTO)
• 18 / 18 (86%) - Ran over 2m4f - 3m5f (LTO)
• 18 / 18 (86%) - Off a break of 9 - 47 days
• 18 / 18 (86%) - Beaten no more -16l (Debut)
• 18 / 18 (86%) - No more than 1 fall (Career)
• 18 / 18 (86%) - No bigger than 6/1 (Last Win)
• 18 / 18 (87%) - No bigger than 22/1
• 18 / 18 (87%) - Achieved a TS of 114+ (Career)
• 18 / 18 (88%) - Not in ENG/SCO/WAL (Debut)
• 18 / 18 (89%) - Ran in 5 - 16 races (Non-Hcps)
• 18 / 18 (89%) - No bigger than 25/1 (Career Place)

Goffs Defender Bumper Preview, Trends & Analysis

A valuable bumper that features on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival, the Goffs Land Rover Bumper is open to runners who are aged either four or five with the race being run over a trip of two miles and half a furlong (100y).

**Just to note, the trends can be tricky in this race, 15 of the last 20 winners had never seen a racecourse before, meaning the availability of trends is restricted.

Over the last 20 renewals, it was the W P Mullins trained Quiscover Fontaine ridden by Emmet Mullins who set the fastest winning time in the Goffs Defender Bumper, the runner won the race in a time of 3:41.10 which was set when winning the race in 2008. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Gordon Elliott and jockey Mr B O'Neill with Commander Of Fleet who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 4:18.40 in the 2018 renewal.

These are the top three quickest-run Goffs Defender Bumper over the last 20 renewals:

• 2008 - Quiscover Fontaine (3:41.10)
• 2006 - Glencove Marina (3:41.40)
• 2007 - Gonebeyondrecall (3:42.20)

How competitive is the Goffs Defender Bumper market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2022 when the race had an over-round of 125%. The race in 2005 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 177%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Goffs Defender Bumper, the over-round has been 141% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £141 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the last 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Goffs Defender Bumper next time out, then you would have backed a total of 9 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -1.72.

Goffs Defender Bumper Past Winners

Here are the past five winners of the Goffs Defender Bumper:

Leading Trainers in the Goffs Defender Bumper

• W P Mullins - 7 wins and 3 places from 29 runners (+37.75)
• Gordon Elliott - 5 wins and 4 places from 24 runners (+34.00)
• Robert Tyner - 2 wins and 0 places from 11 runners (+25.00)

The leading trainer in the Goffs Defender Bumper over the last 20 renewals is W P Mullins, who has won the race 7 times. Those 7 winners came from Glencove Marina (2006), Quiscover Fontaine (2008), Moyle Park (2013), Very Much So (2014), Adamantly Chosen (2021), Predators Gold (2023) & Wonderful Everyday (2025). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Goffs Defender Bumper are Gordon Elliott (5 wins) & Robert Tyner (2 wins). There is one trainer who has not had the best of times in the Goffs Defender Bumper, S R B Crawford has sent a total of 12 runners to the race without recording any wins.

Leading Jockeys in the Goffs Defender Bumper

• Mr Derek O'Connor - 2 wins and 2 places from 17 rides (+0.00)
• Mr B O'Neill - 2 wins and 2 places from 15 rides (+14.00)
• Mr P W Mullins - 2 wins and 2 places from 15 rides (-7.25)

There are multiple leading jockeys in the Goffs Defender Bumper over the last 20 renewals with all of Mr Derek O'Connor, Mr B O'Neill & Mr P W Mullins having all won the race 2 times. Mr Derek O'Connor winners have been with Gonebeyondrecall (2007) & Vision Des Flos (2017). Mr B O'Neill winners have been with Coeur De Lion (2016) & Commander Of Fleet (2018). Mr P W Mullins winners have been with Moyle Park (2013) & Predators Gold (2023).

Goffs Defender Bumper Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): ,7,PU,1,12,1,4,(7,13),4,1,18,(1,7),2,3,15,19,20,8,4,11,8

• 20 / 20 (80%) - No bigger than 33/1
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Within the first 16 of the market
• 20 / 20 (89%) - Not by Presenting/Bob Back/Beneficial/Getaway
• 20 / 20 (91%) - Not GB bred
• 19 / 20 (79%) - Dam either FR or IRE bred
• 19 / 20 (91%) - Is a Gelding
• 19 / 20 (94%) - Not wearing any equipment
• 18 / 20 (85%) - Bay or Chestnut in colour
• 17 / 20 (80%) - Not a 5lb claimer

Punchestown Champion Chase Preview, Trends & Analysis

The Punchestown Champion Chase is a Grade 1 chase that is open to runners aged five or older and is run over a trip of two miles where a total of eleven fences will be faced. Look out for runners who ran in the Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival who then come here, Sprinter Sacre in 2013 was the last runner to win both races.

The runner which holds the record over the last 20 renewals, for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2012 renewal when Sizing Europe from Henry De Bromhead under the guidance of A E Lynch, won in a time of 4:31.70, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Marine Nationale, trained by Barry Connell and ridden by Sean Flanagan set the quickest time of 4:00.40 in the 2025 renewal.

These are the top three quickest-run Punchestown Champion Chase over the last 20 renewals:

• 2025 - Marine Nationale (4:00.40)
• 2008 - Twist Magic (4:04.50)
• 2017 - Fox Norton (4:05.60)

How competitive is the Punchestown Champion Chase market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2006 when the race had an over-round of 107%. The race in 2010 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 124%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Punchestown Champion Chase, the over-round has been 115% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £115 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the last 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Punchestown Champion Chase next time out, then you would have backed a total of 6 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -6.29.

Punchestown Champion Chase Past Winners

Here are the past five winners of the Punchestown Champion Chase:

Leading Trainers in the Punchestown Champion Chase

• W P Mullins - 7 wins and 8 places from 37 runners (-3.69)
• Henry De Bromhead - 2 wins and 5 places from 16 runners (-6.38)
• Paul Nicholls - 2 wins and 1 place from 4 runners (-0.20)

The leading trainer in the Punchestown Champion Chase over the last 20 renewals is W P Mullins, who has won the race 7 times. Those 7 winners came from Golden Silver (2010), Felix Yonger (2015), Un De Sceaux (2018), Un De Sceaux (2019), Chacun Pour Soi (2021), Energumene (2022) & Energumene (2023). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Punchestown Champion Chase are Henry De Bromhead (2 wins) & Paul Nicholls (2 wins). There is one trainer who has not had the best of times in the Punchestown Champion Chase, Gordon Elliott has sent a total of 11 runners to the race without recording any wins.

Leading Jockeys in the Punchestown Champion Chase

• Paul Townend - 5 wins and 1 place from 12 rides (+9.81)
• Danny Mullins - 1 win and 1 place from 4 rides (+2.00)
• J J Slevin - 1 win and 0 places from 2 rides (+5.00)

The leading jockey in the Punchestown Champion Chase over the last 20 renewals is Paul Townend who has won the race 5 times. Those 5 winners came from Golden Silver (2010), Un De Sceaux (2019), Chacun Pour Soi (2021), Energumene (2022) & Energumene (2023).

Punchestown Champion Chase Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): ,2,1,5,1,1,3,2,1,1,F,5,2,2,2,2,1,1,1,3,4

• 20 / 20 (57%) - No bigger than 12/1
• 20 / 20 (70%) - Won within last 4 starts
• 20 / 20 (70%) - In a field of 11 - 20 (Debut)
• 20 / 20 (71%) - Within the first 5 of the market
• 20 / 20 (73%) - Achieved a TS of 130+ (Last 3)
• 20 / 20 (75%) - Carried 159 - 166lbs (Last Win)
• 20 / 20 (77%) - Had 6 - 22 wins (Career)
• 20 / 20 (79%) - Ran in 4 - 21 races (Class)
• 20 / 20 (81%) - No bigger than 16/1 (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (83%) - Carried 159 - 166lbs (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (84%) - Placed within last 3 starts
• 20 / 20 (84%) - Highest Won is not G3/Cl2-4
• 20 / 20 (84%) - Achieved an RPR of 149+ (Class)
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Off a break of 14 - 47 days
• 20 / 20 (87%) - Ran over 1m1f - 2m2f (Debut)