PUNCHESTOWN 2018 IRISH NATIONAL HUNT FESTIVAL MEDIA GUIDE

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1 PUNCHESTOWN 2018 IRISH NATIONAL HUNT FESTIVAL MEDIA GUIDE For further information, please contact: Shona Dreaper PR & Communications Manager Punchestown Racecourse Naas, Co. Kildare Tel: +353 (0) Mob: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0)

2 PAST RESULTS The Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1), 2m ½f, 100,000, Tuesday, April 24, Cilaos Emery Luke McMahon Willie Mullins David Mullins 8/ Don t Touch It J P McManus Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 16/ Douvan Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/6 Fav 2014 Faugheen Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/2 Fav 2013 Jezki J P McManus Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 2/ Alderwood J P McManus Tom Mullins A P McCoy 5/ Shot From The Hip J P McManus Edward O Grady A P McCoy 11/ Blackstairmountain Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Paul Townend 5/ Hurricane Fly George Creighton/Rose Boyd Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 4/6 Fav 2008 Jered J P McManus Noel Meade A P McCoy 7/4 Fav 2007 Clopf Bernard Heffernan Edward O Grady Barry Geraghty 7/4 Fav 2006 Iktitaf Mrs Pat Sloan Noel Meade Ruby Walsh 8/ Wild Passion Des Sharkey Noel Meade Paul Carberry 7/4 Fav 2004 Brave Inca Novices Syndicate Colm Murphy Barry Cash 2/1 Fav 2003 Back In Front Dermot Cox Edward O Grady Norman Williamson 4/11 Fav 2002 Scottish Memories Mary Halligan Noel Meade Paul Carberry 11/4 *2001 Ned Kelly Sue Magnier Edward O Grady Norman Williamson 4/5 Fav 2000 Moscow Flyer Brian Kearney Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 10/ Cardinal Hill J P McManus Noel Meade Charlie Swan 1/2 Fav 1998 His Song David Lloyd Mouse Morris A P McCoy 6/ Midnight Legend Hilda Clarke David Nicholson GB Richard Johnson 7/4 Fav 1996 Dance Beat Mrs E Queally Jessica Harrington John Shortt 7/ Hotel Minella John J Nallen Aidan O Brien Charlie Swan 5/4 Fav 1994 Klairon Davis Chris Jones Arthur Moore Tom Horgan 7/4 Fav 1993 Bayrouge Joe Crowley Anne-Marie O Brien Richard Dunwoody 7/ Fortune And Fame Michael Smurfit Dermot Weld Brendan Sheridan 11/4 Fav 1991 Young Pokey Maurice Oberstein Oliver Sherwood GB Jamie Osborne 5/ Vestris Abu Mrs C Shubotham Jim Bolger Charlie Swan 5/ The Proclamation J M Whaley Paddy Prendergast Richard Dunwoody 9/ El-Sid Senor T Miley Francis Flood Frank Berry 9/4 Fav 1987 High Plains Raymond Mould David Nicholson GB Richard Dunwoody 8/ Barney Burnett P Donovan Ruby Walsh Brendan Sheridan Evs Fav 1985 Hungary Hur Mrs A Fegan Paddy Mullins Tony Mullins 5/ Gav s Delight N McGrady Michael Cunningham Ken Morgan 2/5 Fav 1983 Dawn Run Mrs Charmian Hill Paddy Mullins Tony Mullins 5/2 Fav 1982 Bustineto Timothy Kinsella Mick O Toole Niall Madden 5/ Tie Anchor Daniel Hale Paddy Prendergast Tommy McGivern 2/1 Fav 1980 Deep Gale J P McManus Edward O Grady Mr Frank Codd 7/1

3 BoyleSports Champion Chase (Grade 1), 2m, 275,000, Tuesday, April 24, Fox Norton Ann & Alan Potts Colin Tizzard GB Robbie Power 5/ God s Own Crossed Fingers P ship Tom George GB Paddy Brennan 9/ Felix Yonger Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins Danny Mullins 5/ Sizing Europe Ann & Alan Potts P ship Henry de Bromhead Andrew Lynch 7/ Sprinter Sacre Mrs Caroline Mould Nicky Henderson GB Barry Geraghty 1/9 Fav 2012 Sizing Europe Ann & Alan Potts P ship Henry de Bromhead Andrew Lynch 8/13 Fav 2011 Big Zeb Pat Redmond Colm Murphy Barry Geraghty 9/ Golden Silver Violet O Leary Willie Mullins Paul Townend 12/ Master Minded Clive Smith Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh 30/100 Fav 2008 Twist Magic Barry Fulton, Tony Hayward, Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh 6/4 Fav Michael Lynch 2007 Mansony Michael Mulholland Arthur Moore Davy Russell 13/ Newmill Mary Hayes John Murphy Andrew McNamara 5/4 Fav 2005 Rathgar Beau One-O-Eight Racing Club Eamon Sheehy Shay Barry 8/ Moscow Flyer Brian Kearney Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 4/11 Fav 2003 Flagship Uberalles J P McManus Philip Hobbs GB Richard Johnson 8/ Strong Run Michael McGrath Noel Meade Paul Carberry 4/1 *2001 Micko s Dream Sport Racing Club Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 5/ Get Real Pioneer Heat-Treatment Nicky Henderson GB Mick Fitzgerald 3/ Celibate Stamford Bridge P ship Charlie Mann GB Richard Dunwoody 7/ Big Matt Ted Benfield & Bill Brown Nicky Henderson GB Mick Fitzgerald 16/ Klairon Davis Chris Jones Arthur Moore Francis Woods 11/10 Fav 1996 Klairon Davis Chris Jones Arthur Moore Francis Woods 5/ Strong Platinum Theresa McCoubrey Paddy Burke Conor O Dwyer 3/1 Fav 1994 Saraemma Dermot Cox Homer Scott Kevin O Brien 16/ Viking Flagship Roach Foods Ltd David Nicholson GB Richard Dunwoody 5/4 Fav 1992 The Musical Priest Mrs Seamus Purcell Michael Purcell Jason Titley 8/ Good For A Laugh Dr Michael Smurfit Arthur Moore Charlie Swan 8/ Rust Never Sleeps D M Murphy Austin Leahy Gerry O Neill 14/ Super Furrow Mrs M Marshall Jerry O Neill Padge Gill 12/ Flying Ferret Mrs V O Leary Tony Redmond Brendan Powell 8/ Eddie Wee Mrs Y Rock Billy Rock Conor O Dwyer 11/2 Jt Fav 1986 Another Brownie S Lucey M McGrath J P Byrne 6/ Buck House Mrs S Purcell Mouse Morris Tommy Carmody 11/10 Fav 1984 Travelowen Mrs M Kelly Tom Costello Mr Tom Costello 6/4 Fav 1983 Turloughmore Lad M McDonagh Paddy Norris Paul Leech 7/ Light The Wad Exors of Patrick Downey Dessie Hughes Tom Morgan 3/ Light The Wad Patrick Downey Dessie Hughes Frank Leavy 6/ Paddy Bouler P Rooney Pat Rooney S Lynch 7/4 Fav *Run at Fairyhouse Growise Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1), 3m 120y, 100,000, Tuesday, April 24, Disko Gigginstown House Stud Noel Meade Bryan Cooper 13/8 Fav 2016 Zabana Chris Jones Andrew Lynch Davy Russell 7/ Valseur Lido Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 15/ Carlingford Lough J P McManus John Kiely A P McCoy 7/ Mount Benbulben Barry Connell Gordon Elliott Danny Mullins 14/ Sir Des Champs Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Davy Russell 2/7 Fav 2011 Quito De La Roque Gigginstown House Stud Colm Murphy Davy Russell 7/ Kempes J P McManus Willie Mullins A P McCoy 9/ Rare Bob D A Syndicate Dessie Hughes Paddy Flood 7/ Air Force One Brian Walsh (Co. Kildare) Charlie Mann GB Noel Fehily 2/ Offshore Account Brian Polly Charlie Swan Denis O Regan 16/ Missed That Violet O Leary Willie Mullins David Casey 4/ Forget The Past Sean Mulryan Michael O Brien Timmy Murphy 7/4 Fav 2004 Lord Sam Plain Peeps Victor Dartnall GB Jim Culloty 5/4 Fav 2003 Heart Midoltian Mrs Seamus Neville Seamus Neville Davy Russell 16/ Native Endurance Patrick J O Donovan Paddy Mullins David Casey 11/2 *2001 Sackville Seamus O Farrell Frances Crowley David Casey 4/11 Fav 2000 Zourito Wilson Dennison Arthur Moore Barry Cash 100/ Ferbet Junior David Attwood Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 3/ Fiddlers Tune Herb M Stanley Michael Cunningham A P McCoy 7/ Linton Rocks Hon. Mrs Townshend Tim Thomson Jones GB Richard Dunwoody 7/4 Fav 1996 Shanagarry Patrick Heffernan Patrick Heffernan Conor O Dwyer 3/ Camitrov Jim Lewis Simon Christian GB Richard Dunwoody 7/ Belvederian Tony O Reilly Mouse Morris Graham Bradley 8/11 Fav 1993 Force Seven Sheila Moore Paddy Mullins Trevor Horgan 11/4 Fav 1992 Milford Quay W A Jones Martin Pipe GB Peter Scudamore 15/8 Fav * Run at Fairyhouse

4 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1), 3m, 100,000 Wednesday, April 25, Champagne Classic Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Bryan Cooper 14/ Bellshill Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 2/1 Fav 2015 Killultagh Vic Mrs R Boyd, Mrs M J Willie Mullins Paul Townend 8/1 Armstrong, J B Anderson 2014 Beat That Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson GB Barry Geraghty 11/8 Fav 2013 Morning Assembly Clipper Logistics Ltd Pat Fahy Davy Condon 14/ Marasonnien Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Paul Townend 12/ Askanna John Asple Colin Bowe Mr Barry O Neill 33/ Rigour Back Bob Gaticoma Syndicate Edward O Grady Barry Geraghty 6/ The Midnight Club C C R Racing Syndicate Willie Mullins Emmet Mullins 7/4Fav 2008 Got Attitude David Reid Scott Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 16/1 Coral Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1), 3m 120y, 275,000, Wednesday, April 25, Sizing John Ann & Alan Potts P ship Jessica Harrington Robbie Power 9/10 Fav 2016 Carlingford Lough J P McManus John Kiely Barry Geraghty 12/ Don Cossack Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Paul Carberry 5/ Boston Bob Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 5/2 Fav 2013 Sir Des Champs Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Davy Russell 2/1 Fav 2012 China Rock Michael O Flynn Mouse Morris Barry Geraghty 20/ Follow The Plan Redgap Partnership Oliver McKiernan Tom Doyle 20/ Planet Of Sound Charles Lloyd-Baker Philip Hobbs GB Richard Johnson 14/ Notre Pere Tilly Conway Jim Dreaper Andrew Lynch 15/8 Fav 2008 Neptune Collonges John Hales Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh 9/10 Fav 2007 Neptune Collonges John Hales Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh 8/ War Of Attrition Gigginstown House Stud Mouse Morris Conor O Dwyer 4/5 Fav 2005 Kicking King Conor Clarkson Tom Taaffe Barry Geraghty 8/11 Fav 2004 Beef Or Salmon Joe Craig Michael Hourigan Timmy Murphy 5/4 Fav 2003 First Gold J P McManus Francois Doumen FR Thierry Doumen 7/4 Fav 2002 Florida Pearl Violet O Leary Willie Mullins Barry Geraghty 13/8 Fav *2001 Moscow Express John Corr Frances Crowley Barry Geraghty 8/11 Fav 2000 Commanche Court Dermot Desmond Ted Walsh Ruby Walsh 100/ Imperial Call Lisselan Farms Ltd Raymond Hurley Ruby Walsh 8/ Mahler English Badminton P ship Nigel Twiston-Davies GB Carl Llewellyn 5/ Noyan C H McGhie Richard Fahey GB Norman Williamson 13/ Billygoat Gruff Peter Cooper David Nicholson GB Richard Johnson 7/ Butches Boy Bridget Kennedy Pat Fahy Francis Woods 14/ Merry Gale Herb M Stanley Jim Dreaper Kevin O Brien 5/ Fissure Seal Delton Syndicate Harry de Bromhead Graham Bradley 7/ Second Schedual Hugh McMahon Arthur Moore Richard Dunwoody 12/ Local Whisper Mrs Chris Harrington Arthur Bunyan Tommy Carmody 9/4 Fav 1990 Mixed Blends J Spearman Mouse Morris Charlie Swan 7/ Super Furrow Mrs M Marshall Jerry O Neill Padge Gill 8/ Doubtful Venture E Morrissey Paddy Mullins Conor O Dwyer 12/ Bankers Benefit Brigadier B Fowler John Fowler Anthony Powell 6/4 Fav 1986 Daltmore N Coburn Paddy Mullins Tony Mullins 20/ Larry s Latest Miss A Collen Miss A Collen M Cummins 14/ Lantern Lodge Mrs M Farrell Paddy Mullins Tony Mullins 7/2 Fav 1983 Pearlstone William W Brainard Jnr Paddy Mullins Tony Mullins 3/1 Fav 1982 Fethard Friend M Aherne Francis Flood Frank Berry 7/4 Fav 1981 Luska John Brophy Paddy Mullins T V Finn 100/ Kilbricken Money Mrs Charmian Hill Paddy Mullins T V Finn 20/1 *Run at Fairyhouse

5 Racing Post Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1), 2m, 100,000, Wednesday, April 25, Fayonagh Mrs Maura Gittins Gordon Elliott Mr Jamie Codd 11/8 Fav 2016 Blow By Blow Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Ms Katie Walsh 14/ Bellshill Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins Mr Patrick Mullins 8/ Shaneshill Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins Mr Jamie Codd 5/ The Liquidator Roger Brookhouse David Pipe GB Miss Jane Mangan 4/ Champagne Fever Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Mr Patrick Mullins 11/4 Fav 2011 Lovethehigherlaw Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Mr Patrick Mullins 8/ Hidden Universe Dr Ronan Lambe Dermot Weld Mr Robbie McNamara 5/ Sweeps Hill** Magestic Syndicate John Kiely Mr J P Magnier 7/ Cousin Vinny Festival Syndicate Willie Mullins Mr Patrick Mullins 9/2 Fav 2007 Mick The Man James Grace Noel Meade Miss Nina Carberry 10/ Leading Run Moira McGrath Noel Meade Miss Nina Carberry 4/1 Fav 2005 Refinement Michael Tabor Jonjo O Neill GB Mr Alan Berry 6/ Geill Sli Mrs B M McKinney Noel Meade Mr Alan Crowe 11/ Royal Rosa Million In Mind P ship (12) Nicky Henderson GB Mr Aidan FitzGerald 14/ Supreme Developer Mrs A N Durkan Tony Mullins Mr Pat Murphy 10/1 *2001 Like-A-Butterfly J P McManus Christy Roche Mr J T McNamara 11/8 Fav 2000 Liss A Paoraigh Mrs N Flynn John Kiely Mr Pat Crowley 9/ Our Bid James McEvoy Kevin Prendergast Mr Philip Carberry 25/ King s Road Mrs Nicholas Jones Nigel Twiston-Davies GB Mr Gordon Elliott 6/ Arctic Camper Lady Harris David Nicholson GB Mr Robert Thornton 11/4 Fav 1996 Noble Thyne C Maye Paddy Mullins Mr Tony Mullins 9/ Maringo Alexander McCarthy Willie Mullins Mr Tony Martin 12/ Aries Girl Wally Sturt Pat Flynn Mr Eoghan Norris 7/ Dramatic Touch Nabol Racing Syndicate Liam Browne Mr David Marnane 11/10 Fav 1992 Tiananmen Square Sue Magnier Noel Meade Mr Tim Hyde 5/2 *Run at Leopardstown ** Dunguib first past post in 2009 but subsequently disqualified - banned substance found in sample Weatherbys GSB Irish EBF Mares Flat Race (Grade 3), 2m, 50,000, Wednesday, April 25, Minutestomidnight Laurence C Murphy Jonathan Sweeney Mr Jamie Codd 11/4 Fav 2016 Augusta Kate Masters Syndicate Willie Mullins Mr Patrick Mullins 100/30 Friends First Cross Country Chase For The La Touche Cup (Bank/Chase Course), 4m 1f, 30,000, Thursday, April 26, Treo Eile Michelle Ryan Shay Slevin Barry Cash 10/ Quantitativeeasing J P McManus Enda Bolger Mark Walsh 9/4 Jt Fav 2015 Uncle Junior Mrs M McMahon Willie Mullins Mr Patrick Mullins 6/ Jacks Island John Kenny John Kenny Ger Fox 25/ Big Shu H Duffy,R Robinson,Miss C Woods Peter Maher Barry Cash 9/2 Co Fav 2012 Uncle Junior Mrs M McMahon Willie Mullins Mr Patrick Mullins 6/1 Co Fav 2011 Another Jewel Frank Magee Denis Murphy John Cullen 10/ L Ami J P McManus Enda Bolger Mr J T McNamara 13/8 Fav 2009 Garde Champetre J P McManus Enda Bolger Miss Nina Carberry 13/8 Fav 2008 Oh Jackie Mrs H J Bond Stuart Crawford Ken Whelan 25/ Spot Thedifference J P McManus Enda Bolger Mr J T McNamara 7/4 Fav 2006 Good Step J P McManus Enda Bolger Miss Nina Carberry 11/ Good Step J P McManus Enda Bolger Mr J T McNamara 11/ Spot Thedifference J P McManus Enda Bolger Mr J T McNamara 3/ Buailtes And Fadas J P McManus Enda Bolger Conor O Dwyer 8/ Risk Of Thunder Sean Connery Enda Bolger Mr J T McNamara 9/4 Fav 2001 No race 2000 Risk Of Thunder Sean Connery Enda Bolger Ken Whelan 2/7 Fav 1999 Risk Of Thunder Sean Connery Enda Bolger Mr Enda Bolger 4/5 Fav 1998 Risk Of Thunder Sean Connery Enda Bolger Mr Enda Bolger 11/10 Fav 1997 Risk Of Thunder Sean Connery Enda Bolger Mr Enda Bolger 4/9 Fav 1996 Risk Of Thunder Nelius Hayes Noreen Hayes Mr Philip Fenton 5/2 Fav 1995 Risk Of Thunder Nelius Hayes Noreen Hayes Mr Ken Whelan 7/ Lovely Citizen E J O Sullivan Eugene O Sullivan Mr W M O Sullivan 16/ Bianconi Capt. Will Hayes Capt. Will Hayes Capt. Will Hayes 20/ Roc De Prince Mrs David Thompson Ted Walsh Mr Tony Martin 6/4 Fav

6 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1), 3m, 275,000, Thursday, April 26, Unowhatimeanharry J P McManus Harry Fry GB Noel Fehily 4/ One Track Mind Andy Weller Warren Greatrex GB Gavin Sheehan 10/ Jezki J P McManus Jessica Harrington Mark Walsh 5/ Jetson Gerard & Moira McGrath Jessica Harrington Davy Russell 20/ Quevega Hammer & Trowel Synd. Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 6/4 Fav 2012 Quevega Hammer & Trowel Synd. Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 11/10 Fav 2011 Quevega Hammer & Trowel Synd. Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 8/11 Fav 2010 Quevega Hammer & Trowel Synd. Willie Mullins Paul Townend 5/2 Fav 2009 Fiveforthree Olde Crowbars Syndicate Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 5/4 Fav 2008 Blazing Bailey Three Line Whip Alan King GB Robert Thornton 100/30 Fav 2007 Refinement Michael Tabor Jonjo O Neill GB A P McCoy 16/ Asian Maze Sheila Moore Tom Mullins Ruby Walsh 8/13 Fav 2005 Carlys Quest Mrs L Neville Ferdy Murphy GB Keith Mercer 25/ Rhinestone Cowboy Sue Magnier Jonjo O Neill GB Mr J P Magnier 5/ Holy Orders Alan McLuckie Willie Mullins Shay Barry 6/ Limestone Lad James Bowe James Bowe Paul Carberry 4/6 Fav *2001 Bannow Bay Linda Shanahan Christy Roche Charlie Swan 11/8 Fav 2000 Rubhahunish Lone Star Racing P ship Nigel Twiston-Davies GB Carl Llewellyn 5/ Anzum Old Foresters Partnership David Nicholson GB Richard Johnson 7/ Derrymoyle Herb M Stanley Michael Cunningham A P McCoy 10/ Paddy s Return Paddy O Donnell Ferdy Murphy GB Norman Williamson 100/ Derrymoyle Herb M Stanley Michael Cunningham Mark Dwyer 100/ Derrymoyle Herb M Stanley Michael Cunningham Mark Dwyer 8/ Ultra Flutter Donal Higgins Michael Hourigan Kevin O Brien 7/ Always In Trouble Margaret O Rourke Michael O Brien Jason Titley 8/ Shuil Ar Aghaidh Mrs P Kiely Paddy Kiely Charlie Swan 2/1 Fav * Run at Fairyhouse Ryanair Novice Chase (Grade 1), 2m, 115,000, Thursday, April 26, Great Field J P McManus Willie Mullins Jody McGarvey 9/10 Fav 2016 Douvan Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 2/9 Fav 2015 Un De Sceaux Edward O Connell Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/10 Fav 2014 God s Own Crossed Fingers P ship Tom George GB Barry Geraghty 25/ Arvika Ligeionniere Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 7/2 Fav 2012 Lucky William Garden Kingdom Synd. Tom Cooper Barry Geraghty 4/ Captain Chris Diana Whateley Philip Hobbs GB Richard Johnson 4/6 Fav 2010 Captain Cee Bee J P McManus Eddie Harty A P McCoy 4/ Barker E Duignan Willie Mullins David Casey 11/ Big Zeb Patrick Redmond Colm Murphy Barry Geraghty 4/ Another Promise Geoff Hubbard Racing Ferdy Murphy GB Graham Lee 5/ Accordion Etoile Banjo Syndicate Paul Nolan John Cullen 9/ War Of Attrition Gigginstown House Stud Mouse Morris Conor O Dwyer 3/ Say Again Sean Duggan Paul Nolan John Cullen 6/ Le Roi Miguel Judy Stewart Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh 8/11 Fav 2002 Moscow Flyer Brian Kearney Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 2/5 Fav *2001 Alcapone Castleblake Racing Synd. Mouse Morris David Casey 10/ Tiutchev Liars Poker Partnership Nicky Henderson GB Mick Fitzgerald 9/10 Fav 1999 Sydney Twothousand Mrs Michael Watt Noel Meade Norman Williamson 11/ Direct Route Michael Thompson Howard Johnson GB Paul Carberry 11/10 Fav 1997 Jeffell Thomas Bailey Arthur Moore Francis Woods 11/8 Fav 1996 Ventana Canyon Philip Myerscough Edward O Grady Richard Dunwoody 5/4 Fav 1995 Strong Platinum Theresa McCoubrey Paddy Burke Conor O Dwyer 7/ Oh So Grumpy Mrs E Queally Jessica Harrington Jamie Osborne 20/ Viking Flagship Roach Foods Ltd David Nicholson GB Richard Dunwoody 4/ Classical Charm Al O Connell Al O Connell Ken Morgan 8/1

7 EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase (Grade A), 2m 5f, 100,000, Friday, April 27, Woodland Opera Valerie and Diana Cooper Jessica Harrington Robbie Power 11/4 Fav 2016 Avant Tout Supreme Horse Racing Willie Mullins Paul Townend 11/2 Club & Brett Graham 2015 Blood Cotil Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Paul Townend 11/ Operating Michael Buckley Jessica Harrington Robbie Power 12/ Madam Bovary Dermot Cox Jessica Harrington Robbie Power 20/1 **2012 Like Your Style J P McManus Eddie Harty Mark Walsh 12/ Wishfull Thinking Diana Whateley Philip Hobbs GB Richard Johnson 11/4 Jt Fav 2010 Chasing Cars Howard Spooner Jessica Harrington Robbie Power 10/ Equus Maximus Greenstar Syndicate Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 3/1 Fav 2008 Scotsirish Double R Stables LLP Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 8/ Alexander Taipan Noel O Callaghan Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 4/1 Fav 2006 Olney Lad Tyringham Partnership Renee Robeson GB Jimmy McCarthy 25/ Pay It Forward Paid Thru The Nose Synd. Jessica Harrington Robbie Power 7/ Liscannor Lad C P O Brien Dessie Hughes Paddy Flood 14/ Rule Supreme John P Lynch Willie Mullins David Casey 12/ It s Himself P M Barrett Tony Martin Glenn Tormey 6/1 *2001 Sackville Seamus O Farrell Frances Crowley David Casey 4/5 Fav 2000 Feathered Leader M D O Connor Arthur Moore Norman Williamson 6/1 *Run at Leopardstown, **Restaged at Punchestown in May BETDAQ Punchestown Champion Hurdle (Grade 1), 2m, 275,000, Friday, April 27, Wicklow Brave Wicklow B stock (Ire) Ltd Willie Mullins Mr Patrick Mullins 12/ Vroum Vroum Mag Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 4/6 Fav 2015 Faugheen Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/6 Fav 2014 Jezki J P McManus Jessica Harrington A P McCoy 4/5 Fav 2013 Hurricane Fly George Creighton & Rose Boyd Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/4 Fav 2012 Hurricane Fly George Creighton & Rose Boyd Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 4/11 Fav 2011 Hurricane Fly George Creighton & Rose Boyd Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/2 Fav 2010 Hurricane Fly George Creighton & Rose Boyd Willie Mullins Paul Townend 3/ Solwhit Top Of The Hill Syndicate Charles Byrnes Davy Russell 2/1 Jt Fav 2008 Punjabi Raymond Tooth Nicky Henderson GB Barry Geraghty 2/ Silent Oscar Patrick Convery Harry Rogers Robbie Power 20/ Macs Joy Mac s J Racing Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 11/ Brave Inca Novices Syndicate Colm Murphy A P McCoy 2/ Hardy Eustace Lar Byrne Dessie Hughes Conor O Dwyer 3/ Quazar David Carr Jonjo O Neill GB Tony Dobbin 7/ Davenport Milenium Mrs Noel O Callaghan Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 11/2 *2001 Moscow Flyer Brian Kearney Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 6/ Grimes J P McManus Christy Roche Charlie Swan 6/ Istabraq J P McManus Aidan O Brien Charlie Swan 1/4 Fav No race 1995 Fortune And Fame Michael Smurfit Dermot Weld Richard Dunwoody 4/7 Fav 1994 Fortune And Fame Michael Smurfit Dermot Weld Brendan Sheridan 4/9 Fav 1993 Camden Buzz Carmel Byrne Paddy Mullins Charlie Swan Evs Fav * Run at Leopardstown

8 Profile Systems Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1), 2m 4f, 100,000, Friday, April 27, Bacardys Shanakiel Racing Synd. Willie Mullins Mr Patrick Mullins 10/ Jer s Girl J P McManus Gavin Cromwell Barry Geraghty 11/8 Fav 2015 Nichols Canyon Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 4/5 Fav 2014 Vautour Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/3 Fav 2013 Un Atout Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Davy Russell 4/6 Fav 2012 Dedigout Gigginstown House Stud Tony Martin Davy Russell 100/ Spirit Of Adjisa Darr, Johnson, Weston & Whitaker Tim Vaughan GB Richard Johnson 16/ Reve De Sivola Paul Duffy Diamond P shp Nick Williams GB Daryl Jacob 9/4 Fav 2009 Mikael D Haguenet Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 8/11 Fav 2008 Tranquil Sea Dermot Cox Edward O Grady Andrew McNamara 7/ Glencove Marina John Brennan Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 11/4 Jt Fav 2006 Nicanor Des Sharkey Noel Meade Ruby Walsh 9/10 Fav 2005 Asian Maze Sheila Moore Tom Mullins Paul Carberry 6/4 Fav 2004 Sadlers Wings John J Brennan Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 4/5 Fav 2003 Nobody Told Me Amber Syndicate Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 9/ Davenport Milenium Miriam O Callaghan Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 100/30 *2001 Colonel Braxton Sue Magnier Dessie Hughes Kieran Kelly 8/13 Fav 2000 What s Up Boys R J B Partners Philip Hobbs GB Richard Johnson 6/ Native Upmanship Sue Magnier Arthur Moore Tommy Treacy 8/ Ballygowan Beauty Mrs Carmel O Brien Michael Hourigan Conor O Dwyer 16/ Istabraq J P McManus Aidan O Brien Charlie Swan 4/11 Fav 1996 Castlekellyleader E Morrissey Paddy Mullins Tommy Treacy 4/ Treble Bob Michael Smurfit Dermot Weld Richard Dunwoody 11/10 Fav *Run at Fairyhouse Star Best For Racing Coverage Champion Hunters Chase, 3m 120y, 30,000, Friday, April 27, Balnaslow Peggy Hagan Graham McKeever Mr Derek O Connor 4/ On The Fringe J P McManus Enda Bolger Ms Nina Carberry 4/5 Fav 2015 On The Fringe J P McManus Enda Bolger Ms Nina Carberry 4/11 Fav 2014 On The Fringe J P McManus Enda Bolger Ms Nina Carberry 10/11 Fav 2013 Salsify Mrs J B Sweeney Rodger Sweeney Mr Colman Sweeney 5/4 Fav 2012 On The Fringe*** J P McManus Enda Bolger Mr J T McNamara 7/4 Fav 2011 Salsify Mrs J B Sweeney Rodger Sweeney Mr Richard Harding 12/ On The Fringe J P McManus Enda Bolger Mr J T McNamara 12/ Baby Run Nigel Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies GB Mr Sam Twiston-Davies 4/ Agus A Vic Ellis Poynton Pat Martin Mr Jason McKeown 5/ Joe Blake Ronnie Bartlett Ian Ferguson Mr Derek O Connor 6/ Whyso Mayo Kathleen O Driscoll Raymond Hurley Mr Damian Murphy 5/ General Montcalm G F Mahony Edward O Grady Mr Niall Madden 13/ Just Cassandra Maureen Danagher Maureen Danagher Mr Michael O Connor 8/ What Odds Dee Racing Syndicate Tucker Geraghty Mr Willie Codd 3/ Sheltering Mrs Stewart Catherwood Edward O Grady Mr Karl Wyse 6/4 Fav 2001 Sheltering* Mrs Stewart Catherwood Edward O Grady Mr Philip Fenton 2/7 Fav 2000 Sheltering Mrs Stewart Catherwood Edward O Grady Mr Philip Fenton 9/4 Fav 1999 Castle Mane Charles Dixey Caroline Bailey GB Mr Ben Pollock 1/2 Fav 1998 Wilbar** William Flood William Flood Mr Tony Martin 6/ Dixon Varner Sue Magnier Enda Bolger Mr Ruby Walsh 6/ Elegant Lord J P McManus Enda Bolger Mr Enda Bolger 2/5 Fav 1995 Elegant Lord J P McManus Enda Bolger Mr Enda Bolger 9/10 Fav 1994 Elegant Lord J P McManus Enda Bolger Mr Enda Bolger 1/2 Fav 1993 Kerry Orchid Peter Curling Edward O Grady Mr Tony Martin 8/11 Fav 1992 Over The Edge Barry Brazier John Costello Mr Dermot Costello 3/1 Fav *Run at Fairyhouse, ** Run at Navan, ***Restaged at Punchestown in May

9 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Annie Power Mares Champion Hurdle (Grade 1), 2m 4f, 100,000, Saturday, April 28, Apple s Jade Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Bryan Cooper Evs Fav 2016 Whiteout David Lawlor Willie Mullins Paul Townend 16/ Annie Power Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 2/9 Fav 2014 Annie Power Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/6 Fav 2013 Glens Melody Ms Fiona McStay Willie Mullins Paul Townend 7/2 AES Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1), 2m, 100,000, Saturday, April 28, Bapaume Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 2/1 Fav 2016 Apple s Jade Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Bryan Cooper 8/13 Fav 2015 Petite Parisienne Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Bryan Cooper 11/4 Fav 2014 Abbyssial Mrs Violet O Leary Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 15/ Diakali Wicklow Bloodstock Ltd Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh Evs Fav 2012 Hisaabaat Dr Ronan Lambe Dermot Weld IRE Andrew Lynch 4/ Grandouet Simon Munir Nicky Henderson GB Barry Geraghty 5/ Barizan Peter Conway Evan Williams GB Jason Maguire 4/ Jumbo Rio Patrick Wilmott Edward O Grady Andrew McNamara 5/ Won In The Dark Gerard Crehan Sabrina Harty Davy Russell 4/ Punjabi Raymond Tooth Nicky Henderson GB Mick Fitzgerald 6/4 Fav 2006 Quatre Heures John Mc s Winchester Synd. Willie Mullins Mick Fitzgerald 9/ United R B Holt Lucy Wadham GB Leighton Aspell 6/ Cherub Atlantic Joinery Ltd Jonjo O Neill GB Tony Dobbin 14/ Sporazene Ged Mason/David Jackson Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh 7/ Quazar David Carr Jonjo O Neill GB Tony Dobbin 9/2 Fav *2001 Holy Orders John J Brennan Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 7/ Topacio Pearse Racing Club Pat Hughes Charlie Swan 10/ Katarino Robert Waley-Cohen Nicky Henderson GB Mick Fitzgerald 7/4 Fav 1998 Zafarabad Elaine Baines David Nicholson GB Richard Johnson 2/1 Fav 1997 Grimes J P McManus Christy Roche Conor O Dwyer 5/ Shaunies Lady D Coughlan Aidan O Brien A P McCoy 10/ Shaihar Des Sharkey Michael O Brien Kevin O Brien 16/ Glenstal Flagship Joe Crowley Aidan O Brien Charlie Swan 6/ Shawiya Miss G Maher Michael O Brien Charlie Swan 11/ Staunch Friend Benny Schmidt-Bodner Mark Tompkins GB Steve Smith Eccles 6/ Mounamara David Brennan Paddy Mullins Tommy Carmody 6/ Orbis Mrs C Shubotham Jim Bolger Tommy Carmody 7/4 Fav 1989 Royal Derbi J Lockhart Neville Callaghan GB Graham McCourt 7/ Allen s Mistake Allen Paulson Dermot Weld Brendan Sheridan 5/ Grabel P Kehoe Paddy Mullins Tony Mullins 8/ Derrymore Boy N Grant Paddy Mullins Tony Mullins 9/ Atherstone G Blair Noel Meade Paul Leech 25/ Clarinbridge P Barrett Jim Bolger B Nolan 9/2 Jt Fav 1983 Grateful Heir Mrs J O Brien Liam Browne Mr Dermot Browne 20/ Bustineto Timothy Kinsella Mick O Toole Niall Madden 4/6 Fav 1981 Tie Anchor Daniel Hale Paddy Prendergast Tom Morgan 3/ Pearlstone William W Brainard Jun. Paddy Mullins Sean Treacy 11/2 *Run at Fairyhouse

10 PAST WINNERS OF THE LEMONGRASS NAAS & CITYWEST LEADING RIDER AWARD AT THE IRISH NATIONAL HUNT FESTIVAL SINCE Robbie Power 6 wins 2016 Barry Geraghty 4* 2015 Ruby Walsh Ruby Walsh Ruby Walsh Ruby Walsh 3* 2011 Ruby Walsh 4* 2010 Paul Townend Ruby Walsh Ruby Walsh Ruby Walsh Ruby Walsh Paul Carberry Ruby Walsh Ruby Walsh Paul Carberry 5* 2001 No Festival 2000 Ruby Walsh Ruby Walsh 2* 1998 A P McCoy Charlie Swan 3* 1996 A P McCoy Richard Dunwoody Kevin O Brien Richard Dunwoody Peter Scudamore 2* *Equal number of winners, decided on placed rides PAST WINNERS OF THE LEMONGRASS NAAS & CITYWEST LEADING TRAINER AWARD AT THE IRISH NATIONAL HUNT FESTIVAL SINCE Willie Mullins 9 wins 2016 Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Noel Meade Willie Mullins Willie Mullins Noel Meade No Festival 2000 Willie Mullins Noel Meade 3* 1998 Enda Bolger 2* *Equal number of winners, decided on places

11 OVERSEAS-TRAINED WINNERS AT PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL (SINCE 1990) BRITISH-TRAINED WINNERS 2017 (6 winners) Race Winner Trainer BoyleSports Champion Chase (Grade 1) FOX NORTON Colin Tizzard Guinness Handicap Chase SIZING GRANITE Colin Tizzard Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) UNOWHATIMEANHARRY Harry Fry Shamrock Enterprises Handicap Hurdle MINELLA AWARDS Harry Fry Kildare Post Flat Race DEAD RIGHT Neil Mulholland Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase SIZING CODALCO Colin Tizzard 2016 (6 winners) BoyleSports Champion Chase (Grade 1) GOD S OWN Tom George Guinness Handicap Chase IRISH CAVALIER Rebecca Curtis Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) ONE TRACK MIND Warren Greatrex Murray Spelman Handicap Hurdle CUP FINAL Nicky Henderson Racing FX Flat Race NO COMMENT Philip Hobbs Madra Irish Dog Foods Handicap Chase FLETCHERS FLYER Harry Fry 2015 (2 winners) Old House, Kill INH Flat Race CHAMPERS ON ICE David Pipe Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle SNAKE EYES Nicky Henderson 2014 (6 winners) Bragbet.com Handicap Hurdle COOL MACAVITY Nicky Henderson Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) BEAT THAT Nicky Henderson O Kelly Recruitment INH Flat Race FLETCHERS FLYER Harry Fry Ryanair Novice Chase (Grade 1) GOD S OWN Tom George Palmerstown House Estate Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase CHARTREUX Tom George Setanta Sports Handicap Hurdle DEEP TROUBLE Ben Case 2013 (3 winners) Boylesports.com Champion Chase (Grade 1) SPRINTER SACRE Nicky Henderson Betdaq Champion Irish National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 1) THE LIQUIDATOR David Pipe Madra Irish Dog Foods Novice Chase GREY GOLD Richard Lee 2012 (3 winners) Boylesports.com Handicap Hurdle SNAP TIE Philip Hobbs Finlay Motor Group INH Flat Race GRAND JESTURE Don Cantillon Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle OSCARA DARA Nicky Henderson 2011 (8 winners) Louis Fitzgerald Hurdle STREET ENTERTAINER David Pipe Ryanair Novice Chase (Grade 1) CAPTAIN CHRIS Philip Hobbs Mick The Tent Memorial Novice Handicap Chase (Grade A) WISHFULL THINKING Philip Hobbs Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) SPIRIT OF ADJISA Tim Vaughan Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle KID CASSIDY Nicky Henderson Madra Irish Dog Food Novice Chase BELLVANO Nicky Henderson AES Champion 4YO Hurdle (Grade 1) GRANDOUET Nicky Henderson Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase SHAKALAKABOOMBOOM Nicky Henderson 2010 (3 winners) Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (Grade 1) PLANET OF SOUND Philip Hobbs Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) REVE DE SIVOLA Nick Williams Airshow 100 Champion 4-Y-O Hurdle BARIZAN Evan Williams 2009 (4 winners) Kerrygold Champion Chase (Grade 1) MASTER MINDED Paul Nicholls Brian Price Memorial 4YO INH Flat Race QUANTITATIVEEASING Nicky Henderson Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle COPPER BLEU Philip Hobbs Cox s Cash & Carry Champion Hunters Chase BABY RUN Nigel Twiston-Davies

12 2008 (7 winners) Kerrygold Champion Chase (Grade 1) TWIST MAGIC Paul Nicholls Ellier Developments Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) AIR FORCE ONE Charlie Mann Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (Grade 1) NEPTUNE COLLONGES Paul Nicholls AON Hurdle KALAHARI KING Ferdy Murphy Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) BLAZING BAILEY Alan King ACCBank Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) PUNJABI Nicky Henderson Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle I HEAR A SYMPHONY Philip Hobbs 2007 (4 winners) Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (Grade 1) NEPTUNE COLLONGES Paul Nicholls Ballymore Properties Champion 4YO Hurdle (Grade 1) PUNJABI Nicky Henderson Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase (Grade 1) ANOTHER PROMISE Ferdy Murphy Dunboyne Castle Hotel Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) REFINEMENT Jonjo O Neill 2006 (1 winner) Betfair.com Novice Handicap Chase OLNEY LAD Renee Robeson 2005 (5 winners) Goffs Land Rover Bumper ITS A DREAM Nicky Henderson Paddy Power Champion INH Flat Race (Grade 1) REFINEMENT Jonjo O Neill Colm McEvoy Auctioneers 4YO Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) UNITED Lucy Wadham Ballymore Properties Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) CARLYS QUEST Ferdy Murphy Opel Novice Hurdle SNOOPY LOOPY Victoria Scott 2004 (3 winners) Ellier Developments Novice Chase (Grade 3) LORD SAM Victor Dartnall Colm McEvoy Auctioneers Champion 4YO Hurdle (Grade 1) CHERUB Jonjo O Neill Ballymore Properties Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) RHINESTONE COWBOY Jonjo O Neill 2003 (5 winners) BMW Chase (Grade 1) FLAGSHIP UBERALLES Philip Hobbs Paddy Power Champion INH Flat Race (Grade 1) ROYAL ROSA Nicky Henderson IAWS Champion 4YO Hurdle (Grade 1) SPORAZENE Paul Nicholls Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase (Grade 1) LE ROI MIGUEL Paul Nicholls Emo Oil Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) QUAZAR Jonjo O Neill 2002 (2 winners) IAWS Champion 4YO Hurdle (Grade 1) QUAZAR Jonjo O Neill Killashee House Hotel Handicap Chase BATSWING Brian Ellison No Festival 2000 (6 winners) BMW Chase (Grade 1) GET REAL Nicky Henderson Stanley Cooker Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) WHAT S UP BOYS Philip Hobbs Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase (Grade 1) TIUTCHEV Nicky Henderson Ballymore Properties Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) RUBHAHUNISH Nigel Twiston-Davies Frank Ward & Co Solicitors Novice Chase WAVE ROCK Philip Hobbs Ellier Developments 4YO Hurdle ZAHARI Venetia Williams 1999 (8 winners) BMW Chase (Grade 1) CELIBATE Charlie Mann Sean Barrett Bloodstock Insurances Handicap Chase BOUCHASSON Philip Hobbs Kevin McManus Champion Certified Hunters Chase CASTLE MANE Caroline Bailey IAWS Champion 4YO Hurdle (Grade 1) KATARINO Nicky Henderson Ballymore Properties Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) ANZUM David Nicholson Frank Ward & Co Solicitors Novice Chase NATIVE FLING Philip Hobbs Ellier Developments 4YO Hurdle BLUE ROYAL Nicky Henderson David Austin Memorial Chase (Grade 1) JOCKS CROSS Venetia Williams 1998 (6 winners) BMW Chase (Grade 1) BIG MATT Nicky Henderson Rohcon Construction Handicap Chase MISS DISKIN Bob Buckler DBS Jack White Champion INH Flat Race (Grade 1) KING S ROAD Nigel Twiston-Davies Heineken Gold Cup (Grade 1) MAHLER Nigel Twiston-Davies IAWS Champion 4YO Hurdle (Grade 1) ZAFARABAD David Nicholson Tripleprint Novice Chase (Grade 1) DIRECT ROUTE Howard Johnson

13 1997 (5 winners) Country Pride Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) MIDNIGHT LEGEND David Nicholson Bradstock Insurance Novice Chase (Listed) LINTON ROCKS Tim Thomson Jones Heineken Gold Cup NOYAN Richard Fahey DBS Jack White Champion INH Flat Race (Grade 1) ARCTIC CAMPER David Nicholson IAWS Centenary Year Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade1) PADDY S RETURN Ferdy Murphy 1996 (1 winner) Heineken Gold Cup BILLYGOAT GRUFF David Nicholson 1995 (3 winners) Bradstock Insurance EBF Novice Chase CAMITROV Simon Christian Paris House Restaurant Woburn & POSTAGE STAMP Ferdy Murphy Coleman Tunnelling Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Castlemartin Stud Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase (Grade 2) ROUGH QUEST Terry Casey 1994 (no winners) 1993 (3 winners) BMW Drogheda (EBF) Ltd Ext. Handicap Chase VIKING FLAGSHIP David Nicholson Berkeley Court Handicap Hurdle THINKING TWICE Nicky Henderson Bank Of Ireland Colliers Novice Chase (Grade 3) VIKING FLAGSHIP David Nicholson 1992 (2 winners) Goffs Silver Gavel Novice Chase MILFORD QUAY Martin Pipe Pierse Contracting John P Harty Memorial Hcp Chase AQUILIFER Martin Pipe 1991 (1 winner) Guinness Trophy Champion 4YO Hurdle (Grade 1) STAUNCH FRIEND Mark Tompkins 1990 (1 winner) Waterford Castle Hotel EBF Handicap Hurdle ROYAL DERBI Neville Callaghan FRENCH-TRAINED WINNERS 2003 (1 winner) Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup *FIRST GOLD Francois Doumen *First Gold was the first French-trained runner at the Irish National Hunt Festival

14 2018 PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL RACE PROGRAMME Tuesday, April 24 BoyleSports Day Time Race Distance Prize Fund 3.40pm Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Cross Country Chase (Bank Course) 3m 15, pm Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m ½f 100, pm Killashee Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) 2m ½f 60, pm BoyleSports Champion Chase (Grade 1) 2m 275, pm Goffs Land Rover Bumper 2m 100, pm Growise Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) 3m 120y 100, pm Dooley Insurances Flat Race 2m 15,000 Wednesday, April 25 Coral Day Time Race Distance Prize Fund 3.40pm Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Riders) 2m 5f 30, pm Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle 2m 4f 25, pm Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m 100, pm Coral Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1) 3m 120y 250, pm Racing Post Champion I.N.H Flat Race (Grade 1) 2m 100, pm Guinness Handicap Chase (Grade A) 2m 4f 100, pm Weatherbys GSB Irish EBF Mares Flat Race (Grade 3) 2m 50,000 Thursday, April 26 Ladbrokes Day Time Race Distance Prize Fund 3.40pm JLT Handicap Hurdle 2m 30, pm Pigsback.com Handicap Chase (Grade B) 2m 65, pm Friends First Cross Country Chase for the La Touche Cup 4m 1f 30,000 (Bank Course) 5.30pm Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m 275, pm Alanna Homes Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) 3m 60, pm Ryanair Novice Chase (Grade 1) 2m 115, pm Close Brothers Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) 2m 35, pm Kildare Post Flat Race 2m 17,500 Friday, April 27 BETDAQ Day Time Race Distance Prize Fund 3.40pm KFM Hunters Chase for the Bishopscourt Cup (Bush Fence Course) 2m 4f 15, pm EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase (Grade A) 2m 5f 100, pm Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Mares Handicap Chase (Grade B) 2m 5f 75, pm BETDAQ Punchestown Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 275, pm Profile Systems Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4f 100, pm Star Best for Racing Coverage Champion Hunters Chase 3m 120y 30, pm SalesSense International Novice Hurdle 2m 25, pm GVA Donal O Buachalla Property Advisors I.N.H. Flat Race 2m 2f 15,000 Saturday, April 28 AES Family Day Time Race Distance Prize Fund 2.35pm Dooley Insurances WFA Cross Country Chase (Bank Course) 3m 15, pm Boylesports Handicap Chase 3m 6f 50, pm Irish Stallion Farms EBF Annie Power Mares Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4f 100, pm AES Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 100, pm Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase (Grade B) 3m 120y 60, pm Ballymore Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) 2m 4f 100, pm PDM (Pro-Am) Flat Race 2m 15, pm Carry An Organ Donor Card Punchestown Charity Sweepstakes 1m 7f