Punchestown Race 5 - Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1)
THE MOURNE RAMBLER (8) comes in as the standout, having won both career starts including a strong last-start victory at Cheltenham over 3298m, beating 20 rivals by 2.75L. LOW KICK (5) is a key danger after a last-start win at Naas over 3118m and a prior second at Navan. BOYCETOWN (2) was fourth behind The Mourne Rambler at Cheltenham and previously won at Down Royal by a wide margin. BARNAHASH PRINCE (1) is unbeaten, scoring on debut at Cork over 3822m by 1.25L. These four bring the best recent form into this Grade 1 contest.
Jockey: Mr Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Returned from a break to win on debut at Cork over 3822m on 5 Apr, scoring by 1.25L on soft ground with 69.5kg at $9. Steps up 7kg in weight and drops 483m in trip. Six-year-old gelding by Yeats remains unbeaten after one start. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 05/04/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | M Oflynn | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Mr D O'Connor
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Placed in all three career starts, including a win at Down Royal two runs back over 3468m by 18L at $2.50. Last start 4th of 21 at Cheltenham over 3298m, beaten 3.05L at $23. Also finished 2nd at Punchestown three back. Consistent record suggests he can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.05L | $23.00 |
| 1/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | Eoin Staples | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Punchestown | 3398m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Returned from a break to win on debut at Gowran Park over 3621m on heavy ground by 21L with 76.5kg at $1.91. Trained by W P Mullins and ridden by Mr P W Mullins. Drops 282m in trip for this second start. Can feature again with natural improvement.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $1.91 |
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Won two starts back at Naas over 3758m on heavy ground by 24L at $2.25. Last start finished 14th of 21 at Cheltenham over 3298m on 11 Mar, beaten 17.1L at $5 behind The Mourne Rambler. Steps up slightly in trip and carries 3.5kg more. Capable of better and can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Last start won by 10L at Naas over 3118m on heavy going with 73kg at $4, defeating It's Good To Talk. Prior to that, finished 2nd at Navan over 3218m on soft, also at $4. Consistent 5-year-old gelding with a win and two placings from three starts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | Harry Swan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $4.00 |
| 3/17 | 16/05/2025 | - | Amateur Jockeys | $8,362.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | J Teal | 69.5kg | - | 14-12-12-13-7-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Won two starts back at Limerick over 3154m on heavy ground by 9L at $15, defeating Jury Time. Last start finished 21st of 21 at Cheltenham over 3298m, beaten 60.35L at $151. Carries 3.5kg more today and steps up slightly in trip. Capable of better and can improve with a return to Irish conditions.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Richard Condon | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 60.35L | $151.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3154m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $15.00 |
| 5/15 | 15/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.05L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 30/10/2025 | - | 4UP | $15,000.00 | Thurles | 3154m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Mr R James
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Won impressively two starts back at Navan over 3218m on soft ground by 9L at $1.73. Last start finished 16th of 21 at Cheltenham over 3298m on 11 Mar, beaten 21.1L at $15. Steps up slightly in trip and rises 3.5kg. Capable of better and can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $1.73 |
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Unbeaten in two starts, most recently winning at Cheltenham over 3298m on 11 Mar by 2.75L with 73kg at $8.50. Also scored on debut at Leopardstown over 3218m by 3.25L on soft ground. Steps up 41m in trip and rises 3.5kg. Progressive type who can feature again.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4Y FLAT | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | D Mcgill | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Miss J Townend
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Last start finished 7th of 21 at Cheltenham over 3298m on 11 Mar, beaten 4.3L at $41. Won previous run at Fairyhouse over 3218m on soft ground by 0.75L at $2.10. Also placed 2nd at Punchestown last year. Can feature with a return to best form.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | J Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | 4Y FLAT | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3362m | HEAVY | D Doyle | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Mr B O'Neill
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Last start finished 9th of 21 at Cheltenham over 3298m on 11 Mar, beaten 5.3L at $41. Runner-up at Leopardstown two back, just 0.1L from Broadway Ted on heavy ground. Won at Fairyhouse three starts ago over 3218m. Can feature with a return to that earlier form.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | C & G | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $29.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $10,502.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $2.88 |