IRISH RACECOURSE

Punchestown

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About Punchestown

Headquarters of Irish National Hunt racing. Punchestown is the end-of-season showpiece for Irish jumps and hosts the spring festival that determines the year's Irish jumps championship. The galloping circuit suits classy stayers and tests stamina rigorously.

LOCATION
Co Kildare
Republic of Ireland
TYPE
Jumps
Turf
FOUNDED
1850
176 years of racing
CIRCUIT
Right-handed
2.00m circumference
SEASON
Oct–May (jumps)
★ COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
  • 5-day Punchestown Festival in late April / early May
  • Decides the Irish National Hunt championship
  • All major Cheltenham winners re-oppose here
  • Right-handed galloping track that suits classy stayers
★ TOP RACES AT PUNCHESTOWN
  1. Punchestown Gold Cup (G1, April/May)
  2. Punchestown Champion Hurdle (G1)
  3. Champion Stayers Hurdle (G1)
  4. Champion Chase (G1)

Official course website: punchestown.com

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