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2027 Punchestown Handicap Chase Preview
Taking place on day two of the Punchestown Festival is a valuable Handicap Chase, which is run over a trip of two miles and four furlongs, in which runners will have to face a total of fourteen fences. British raiders are worth a second look in the race as they have a good record.
Punchestown Handicap Chase Information:
- Punchestown Handicap Chase Past Winners
- Punchestown Handicap Chase Trainer Statistics
- Punchestown Handicap Chase Jockey Statistics
Our dedicated Punchestown tips page will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG racing tipsters for the upcoming card that includes the Punchestown Handicap Chase, but will also have predictions for each meeting at Punchestown throughout the season, so be sure to head over there. We cover all of the major races at the Punchestown Festival, and below you can find links to all of the races for each of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
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How competitive is the Punchestown Handicap Chase market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2012, when the race had an over-round of 117%. The race in 2010 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 141%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Punchestown Handicap Chase, the over-round has been 129%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £129 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Punchestown Handicap Chase Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Punchestown Handicap Chase Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Punchestown Handicap Chase races over the last 20 renewals:
- Notable DEstruval (4:59.20) in 2008
- Euro Leader (5:03.20) in 2006
- Royal County Star (5:05.40) in 2007
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Punchestown Handicap Chase next time out, then you would have backed a total of 1 winner. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -15.50. Ahead of the 2027 Punchestown Handicap Chase, why not head over to the racing predictions for tips on other races today?
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Notable DEstruval, trained by A L T Moore and ridden by P A Carberry, who set the fastest winning time in the Punchestown Handicap Chase. That runner won the race in a time of 4:59.20 in 2008. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer W P Mullins and jockey Paul Townend with Royal Rendezvous who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 5:40.40 in the 2022 renewal.
Punchestown Handicap Chase Past Winners
Here are the Punchestown Handicap Chase past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Punchestown Handicap Chase are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 5:18.90 | Nouvotic (FR) 7yo 10-6 7/1 | Darragh O'Keeffe Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2025 5:07.80 | James Du Berlais (FR) 9yo 11-11 7/1 | J J Slevin W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2024 5:14.80 | Lets Go Champ (IRE) 9yo 10-5 11/4F | Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2023 5:33.90 | Hereditary Rule (IRE) 8yo 9-7 14/1 | Shane O'Callaghan (7lbs) John C McConnell (IRE) |
| 2022 5:40.40 | Royal Rendezvous (IRE) 10yo 11-12 12/1 | Paul Townend W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2021 5:16.20 | Foxy Jacks (IRE) 7yo 9-13 25/1 | Jonathan Moore M F Morris (IRE) |
| 2019 5:18.60 | O O Seven (IRE) 9yo 11-1 16/1 | Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson (GB) |
| 2018 5:26.80 | Patricks Park (IRE) 7yo 10-1 11/2 | Paul Townend W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2017 5:13.90 | Sizing Granite (IRE) 9yo 11-1 14/1 | Robbie Power Colin Tizzard (GB) |
| 2016 5:09.30 | Irish Cavalier (IRE) 7yo 11-5 7/1 | Jonathan Moore (5lbs) Rebecca Curtis (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Punchestown Handicap Chase have been based:
- IRE: 17 winners with an additional 40 placings from 266 runners
- GB: 3 winners with an additional 8 placings from 34 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 3 runners
Punchestown Handicap Chase Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Punchestown Handicap Chase over the last 20 renewals is W P Mullins, who has won the race seven times, with those seven winners coming from Euro Leader (2006), Jy Vole (2009), Polmar (2010), Scotsirish (2011), Patricks Park (2018), Royal Rendezvous (2022) and James Du Berlais (2025). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Punchestown Handicap Chase is Henry De Bromhead (2 wins). Multiple trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Punchestown Handicap Chase. Gordon Elliott (0-20), Noel Meade (0-10) and E J O'Grady (0-10) have all failed to produce a single winner despite sending multiple runners to the race.
Here are some of the top Punchestown Handicap Chase trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 42-7-14 | +12.83 | +13.47 |
| Henry De Bromhead | 15-2-3 | -3.25 | -4.65 |
| A L T Moore | 12-1-2 | -4.00 | -5.43 |
| John Patrick Ryan | 7-1-1 | -1.50 | -3.30 |
| M F Morris | 6-1-1 | +20.00 | +10.63 |
| Nicky Henderson | 6-1-1 | +11.00 | +5.00 |
| Thomas Mullins | 5-1-3 | +8.00 | +6.08 |
| A J Martin | 5-1-3 | +0.50 | +2.73 |
| Thomas Gibney | 4-1-2 | +25.00 | +17.25 |
| John C McConnell | 4-1-1 | +11.00 | +5.40 |
Punchestown Handicap Chase Jockey Statistics
There are two leading jockeys in the Punchestown Handicap Chase over the last 20 renewals, with both Paul Townend and Jonathan Moore, who have both won the race twice. Paul Townend's winners have been with Patricks Park (2018) and Royal Rendezvous (2022). Jonathan Moore winners have been with Irish Cavalier (2016) and Foxy Jacks (2021).
Here are some of the top Punchestown Handicap Chase jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Townend | 13-2-3 | +6.50 | +1.94 |
| Jonathan Moore | 4-2-2 | +30.00 | +18.01 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 4-1-1 | +4.00 | +1.38 |
| Shane O'Callaghan | 3-1-1 | +12.00 | +6.40 |
| J J Slevin | 3-1-1 | +5.00 | +2.38 |
| Robbie Colgan | 3-1-1 | +2.50 | +0.81 |
| Nico de Boinville | 2-1-1 | +15.00 | +9.00 |
| Mark Walsh | 9-0-2 | -9.00 | -6.42 |
| Danny Mullins | 8-0-2 | -8.00 | -2.07 |
| Phillip Enright | 8-0-2 | -8.00 | -5.50 |
2027 Punchestown Handicap Chase Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): (1, 2), 1, 5, 9, 8, 10, 4, 5, 2, PU, 5, 7, PU, PU, 3, 5, F, 1, (PU, PU), 6
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (73%) - Ran in 1 - 14 races (Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (76%) - Fewer than 7 races (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (80%) - Had 3 - 13 placings (Career)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Fewer than 3 wins (Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Ran in 7 - 36 races (Career)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Furthest ran 2m4f - 3m4f
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Fewer than 7 placings (Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - In a field of 5 - 20 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Achieved an RPR of 121+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - No bigger than 12/1 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Fewer than 2 wins (Course)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Highest Placed is not Cl2/Cl4
- 19 / 20 (84%) - Beaten no more -34l (LTO)
- 19 / 20 (84%) - Beaten no more -28l (Debut)
- 18 / 20 (72%) - No bigger than 20/1 (LTO)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Punchestown racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Punchestown Handicap Chase. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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Punchestown Handicap Chase Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +21.75, is when runners had recorded 0 career falls.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran over 2m4f last time out, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-50.
The course which has produced the most winners of the Punchestown Handicap Chase is Fairyhouse; there have been a total of 7 winners of this race who ran at Fairyhouse last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Aintree; there have been a total of 6 winners of this race who ran at Aintree last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 19 winners from a total of 292 runners, while female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 11 runners.
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Punchestown Handicap Chase despite multiple attempts:
- Presenting (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Oscar (0 Wins from 9 runners)
- Martaline (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Network (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Kayf Tara (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Orpheus Valley in 2014, winning for Thomas Gibney at odds of 28/1 under the guidance of A P Heskin. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 3 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2027 Punchestown Handicap Chase, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the Punchestown Handicap Chase
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Punchestown Handicap Chase. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Nouvotic Wexford - 1st of 11 (3/1) | Jim And Kay Whitty Memorial Handicap Chase |
| 2025 - James Du Berlais Aintree - 5th of 30 (10/1) | Topham Chase |
| 2024 - Lets Go Champ Limerick - 3rd of 5 (11/8) | Follow Limerick Races On Instagram Handicap Chase |
| 2023 - Hereditary Rule Aintree - 13th of 29 (81/1) | Topham Chase |
| 2022 - Royal Rendezvous Aintree - PU of 29 (8/1) | Topham Chase |
| 2021 - Foxy Jacks Fairyhouse - 6th of 12 (19/2) | Fred Kenny Lifetime Service To Racing Handicap Chase |
| 2019 - O O Seven Aintree - 8th of 27 (20/1) | Topham Chase |
| 2018 - Patricks Park Fairyhouse - 5th of 12 (2/1) | BoyleSports Novice Handicap Chase |
| 2017 - Sizing Granite Taunton - 5th of 9 (10/1) | Chetwood Wealth Management Supports The RNLI Handicap Hurdle |
| 2016 - Irish Cavalier Aintree - F of 9 (25/1) | Bowl Chase |
Schedule for Tuesday at the Punchestown Festival
The highlight on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival is the Grade 1 Champion Chase, which carries a purse of €300,000. There are also two other Grade 1 races on the card with the Champion Novice Hurdle and the Champion Novice Chase.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle | Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 6yo - 10/1 | W P Mullins Sean Cleary-Farrell |
| Champion Novice Hurdle | Eachtotheirown (IRE) 7yo - 16/1 | Barry Connell Sean Flanagan |
| Punchestown Champion Novice Chase | Western Fold (IRE) 7yo - 18/1 | Gordon Elliott Jack Kennedy |
| Goffs Defender Bumper | Abbeyglen (FR) 4yo - 11/2 | Martin Brassil Mr J L Gleeson |
| Punchestown Champion Chase | Il Etait Temps (FR) 8yo - 8/11 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
Schedule for Wednesday at the Punchestown Festival
The Punchestown Gold Cup is the feature on day two of the festival. This Grade 1 is worth €300,000 and is one of three G1 races on the card, with the Channor Novice Hurdle and Champion I.N.H. Flat Race being the others.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Channor Group Novice Hurdle | Le Frimeur (FR) 5yo - 18/1 | Harry Derham J J Slevin |
| Champion INH Flat Race | With Nolimit (FR) 5yo - 14/1 | Gordon Elliott Mr J M Halford |
| Punchestown Handicap Chase | Nouvotic (FR) 7yo - 7/1 | Henry De Bromhead Darragh O'Keeffe |
| Punchestown Gold Cup | Gaelic Warrior (GER) 8yo - 5/6 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
Schedule for Thursday at the Punchestown Festival
Two Grade 1 races feature on day three, the highlight of those two being the €300,000 Champion Stayers Hurdle, the other is the Barberstown Castle Novice Chase.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle | Blue Mosque (IRE) 6yo - 6/1 | Noel Meade Donagh Meyler |
| Frontline Security Handicap Chase | Come Walk With Me (IRE) 7yo - 4/1 | Edward Cawley Donagh Meyler |
| Barberstown Castle Novice Chase | Salvator Mundi (FR) 6yo - 13/2 | W P Mullins Harry Cobden |
| Champion Stayers Hurdle | Bob Olinger (IRE) 11yo - 4/1 | Henry De Bromhead Darragh O'Keeffe |
Schedule for Friday at the Punchestown Festival
The Champion Hurdle is the feature on the Saturday; this Grade 1 is worth €300,000 and is one of two Grade 1s on the card, with the Champion Novice Hurdle being the other.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Listed Novice Handicap Chase | Funiculi Funicula (FR) 6yo - 7/2 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Punchestown Champion Novice Hurdle | King Rasko Grey (FR) 6yo - 8/13 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Punchestown Champion Hurdle | Lossiemouth (FR) 7yo - 2/7 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
Schedule for Saturday at the Punchestown Festival
The final day of the Punchestown Festival sees a couple of Grade 1 races, which both carry purses of €125,000, and those are the Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle and the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle | Place De La Nation (FR) 5yo - 10/1 | W P Mullins Danny Mullins |
| Champion Four-Year-Old Hurdle | Saratoga (IRE) 4yo - 9/2 | Padraig Roche Mark Walsh |
| Punchestown Listed Handicap Hurdle | Hello Neighbour (IRE) 5yo - 12/1 | Gavin Cromwell Keith Donoghue |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Punchestown Handicap Chase Preview are Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for National Hunt Racing.
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