Punchestown Race 7 - Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1)
GAELIC WARRIOR (3) comes off a strong Grade 1 win at Cheltenham over 5294m, defeating Jango Baie and INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (5), and also boasts a recent Punchestown Grade 1 victory over FACT TO FILE (2). Fact To File (2) turned the tables on Gaelic Warrior (3) when winning the Leopardstown Grade 1 over 4919m last start, with Gaelic Warrior (3) second. Inothewayurthinkin (5) was third behind these two at Cheltenham and is proven at this level, while GRANGECLARE WEST (4) scored a Grade 3 win at Fairyhouse two starts back but needs to rebound from a recent non-completion at Aintree. The main chances are Gaelic Warrior (3), Fact To File (2), and Inothewayurthinkin (5) based on recent Grade 1 form.

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 8th of 34 at Aintree over 6907m on 11 Apr, beaten 22L with 70.5kg at $26 behind I Am Maximus. Prior to that, was 7th in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown on heavy ground. Runner-up in a Grade 3 at Naas five starts ago, beaten just 0.1L. Capable of better and can feature with a return to form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/34 | 11/04/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $985,000.00 | Aintree | 6907m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $246,251.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.05L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Tramore | 4581m | SOFT | John Shinnick | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.25L | $3.00 |
| 99/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $175,001.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | GOOD | H Cobden | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 5022m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/4 | 01/03/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $35,002.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $1.30 |
| 4/6 | 02/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4322m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2025 | - | 5UP CHASE | $12,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $1.90 |
| 3/5 | 28/04/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3895m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 15/03/2023 | - | 1 | $132,800.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2023 | - | 1 | $100,000.00 | Naas | 4016m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 04/12/2022 | - | 1 | $85,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2022 | - | 1 | $28,498.00 | Tipperary | 3219m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/17 | 27/07/2022 | - | Hurdle | $17,001.00 | Galway | 4235m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $3.00 |
| 1/18 | 27/05/2021 | - | $10,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | GOOD | Jodie Townend | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won the Grade 1 at Leopardstown over 4919m on heavy going by 5L with 74.5kg at $5.50, defeating Gaelic Warrior. Prior to that, finished 6th at Kempton in another Grade 1 after being well in the market. Has a strong overall record with 7 wins and 5 seconds from 15 starts, and is proven first-up. In with a strong chance if returning at his best.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $246,251.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $245,925.00 | Kempton | 4828m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 9.85L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Punchestown | 3959m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 4/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $300,000.00 | Punchestown | 3308m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.25L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 13/03/2025 | - | Registered As The Festival Trophy | $368,888.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | M P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $246,251.00 | Leopardstown | 4892m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.85L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 28/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $174,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.62 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $149,999.00 | Punchestown | 3959m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4928m | SOFT | M P Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $1.60 |
| 1/2 | 04/02/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4322m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 999L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 28/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4289m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 17L | $1.67 | |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $1.70 | |
| 2/21 | 15/03/2023 | - | 1 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2023 | - | 1 | $100,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | YIELDING | P W Mullins | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $12,001.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $1.55 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won the Grade 1 at Cheltenham over 5294m by 8L with 74.5kg at $3.75, defeating Jango Baie. Prior to that, finished 2nd to Fact To File at Leopardstown in another Grade 1. Has an excellent record at Punchestown with 3 wins from 4 starts. Top chance based on recent Group 1 form.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $614,812.00 | Cheltenham | 5294m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $246,251.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $245,925.00 | Kempton | 4828m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | 1-3-3-3-3-4-3-4 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Punchestown | 3959m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.62 |
| 1/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 4575m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 73.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 03/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $245,925.00 | Aintree | 5020m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4-5-5-3-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $2.60 |
| 2/4 | 02/05/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3287m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.33 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.90 |
| 99/2 | 04/02/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4322m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 999L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 28/12/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Limerick | 3914m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/11 | 25/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3804m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15L | $1.36 | |
| 1/9 | 26/04/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4791m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 15/03/2023 | - | 1 | $132,800.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/17 | 05/02/2023 | - | Hurdle | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $1.75 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2023 | - | Hurdle | $11,500.00 | Clonmel | 3368m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $1.02 |
| 1/10 | 06/12/2022 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Tramore | 3264m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 86L | $1.04 |
| 2/21 | 15/03/2022 | - | 1 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD TO SOFT | Paul Townend | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/14 | 05/06/2021 | - | 3Y C&G HURDLE | $46,000.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | GOOD3 | James Reveley | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start failed to finish in the Aintree Grand National over 6907m at $10. Won the start prior at Fairyhouse over 5230m on heavy ground by 5.5L, defeating Gerri Colombe at $4.50. Has a strong first-up record and is a dual winner at Punchestown. Capable of featuring if back to best.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/34 | 11/04/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $985,000.00 | Aintree | 6907m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 5230m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 8/12 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $246,251.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 75.05L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $175,001.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Punchestown | 3959m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 67.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/19 | 26/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $172,148.00 | Sandown | 5766m | GOOD | B Hayes | 76.5kg | - | 5-7-7-8-7-7-8-7 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/34 | 05/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $985,000.00 | Aintree | 6907m | GOOD | B Hayes | 73.5kg | - | 7-5-9-6-4-3-1-5 | 0 |
| 3L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4105m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $246,251.00 | Leopardstown | 4892m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $174,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | GOOD | Michael Osullivan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $31.00 |
| 99/8 | 24/11/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $149,999.00 | Punchestown | 3959m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 4023m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $2.75 | |
| 1/9 | 26/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3987m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $2.50 | |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2023 | - | 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4450m | YIELDING | Danny Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.75L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2023 | - | 1 | $100,000.00 | Naas | 4016m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/23 | 27/11/2022 | - | Hurdle | $14,999.00 | Navan | 4023m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2021 | - | $10,000.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | SOFT | Jodie Townend | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at Cheltenham over 5294m in Grade 1 company on 13 Mar, beaten 10L with 74.5kg at $12 behind Gaelic Warrior. Won the same track and trip in March last year by 6L over Galopin Des Champs. Has not won in four runs this season but remains competitive at this level. Capable of featuring with a repeat of his best form.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $614,812.00 | Cheltenham | 5294m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $12.00 |
| 99/12 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $246,251.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $175,001.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.25L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Punchestown | 3959m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $636,335.00 | Cheltenham | 5294m | GOOD | M P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | 6-6-4-5-5-5-2-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $246,251.00 | Leopardstown | 4892m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.35L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $174,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/11/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $149,999.00 | Punchestown | 3959m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.25L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Aintree | 5020m | SOFT | M P Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $2.50 |
| 1/22 | 14/03/2024 | - | Sponsored By JRL Group | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | SOFT | Derek Oconnor | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $2.62 |
| 9/25 | 04/02/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4322m | SOFT | S D Torrens | 67.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 29.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/12/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Limerick | 3914m | HEAVY | S D Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3804m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15L | $4.60 | |
| 2/11 | 07/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 | |
| 4/5 | 28/04/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3895m | GOOD | Luke P Dempsey | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 20.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/02/2023 | - | 1 | $27,500.00 | Navan | 3219m | YIELDING | L P Dempsey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2023 | - | 1 | $100,000.00 | Naas | 4016m | SOFT | L P Dempsey | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.55L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2022 | - | Hurdle | $13,999.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/23 | 06/11/2022 | - | Hurdle | $12,001.00 | Cork | 3218m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |