Our Punchestown racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Tuesday 15th September 2026. The action gets underway at 13:40 and runs through to 17:13, with going reported as GOOD.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Adrienne boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Julian Pietropaolo has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 3 rides, John S O’Donoghue’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Punchestown
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Punchestown over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 12 | 7 | 58.33% | 58.33% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 17 | 9 | 52.94% | 76.47% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 20 | 8 | 40% | 55% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 15 | 6 | 40% | 86.67% |
| racing-daily.com | racing-daily.com | 10 | 4 | 40% | 50% |
13:40 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a useful enough fillies’ maiden for September, with solid established form meeting a handful of potentially smart newcomers from the big yards. Exceptionally sets the standard on what she has already achieved, and her rating of 108 makes her the obvious one to beat after a string of creditable runs in stronger company. Silver Kiss and Wunderschon bring dependable placed form as well, while The Good Wife shaped with promise on debut and could step forward sharply for Paddy Twomey. The intriguing angle is the Joseph O’Brien pair Harita and Whytemontella, both prominent in the betting despite lacking racecourse experience. It is not a bad maiden at all, but the favourite has the clearest body of work and may simply know too much for these.
Top Selections
1. Exceptionally – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 0334 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 98
She has had enough chances, but this looks a very fair opening and it is hard to get away from the strength of her profile. A mark of 108 towers over most of these, and the topspeed figure of 98 backs up the view that she has been operating in better races than your average maiden. Her form figures suggest consistency rather than brilliance, but that can be enough in this company, especially around a straightforward mile on good ground. Wayne Lordan keeps the ride for Ballydoyle and, at 11/8, she looks short enough in a 16-runner field but still the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. The Good Wife – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: P Twomey | Form: 6 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 81
Of the bigger-priced runners, she makes plenty of each-way appeal. That debut sixth does not leap off the page, but an 85 rating after just one start tells you she shaped with more encouragement than the bare result suggests. W J Lee riding for Paddy Twomey is always a combination worth noting in these Irish maidens, and the inside draw could help her hold a handy pitch if she breaks cleanly. With natural second-start improvement very likely over this mile, she looks the type to outrun her price. Available at 7/1, she is the one I would want onside against the obvious favourite for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Exceptionally is the win play because she brings the strongest form and sets the clear standard on ratings. The Good Wife is the each-way option at a more workable price in a big field, especially if she improves as expected from debut. Silver Kiss and Wunderschon are obvious dangers, while any strong move for Harita would be worth respecting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Have Wings | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Beach | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Bex Noir | 250/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Bet365) |
| Cross Of Stars | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Eagles Voice | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Ever My Treasure | 100/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Exceptionally | 11/8 | 6/5 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Harita | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Runningupthill | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Silver Kiss | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| The Good Wife | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Whytemontella | 7/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Wunderschon | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Lusted | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Angels Have Wings |
14:10 – Punchestown Is Back Maiden
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a pretty warm 2yo maiden for the track, with several yards that don’t waste bullets in races like this. The obvious form horses are Francillon, Dancinginthecity and Noble Exhibit, all of whom have already shown enough to win an ordinary maiden, and that immediately gives the race a solid look. The angle that makes it interesting is the presence of a couple of powerful debutants, notably Imposing, from a yard that can drop one in first time. Over a mile on good ground, I’d expect class and professionalism to matter more than raw speed. This is not the sort of maiden to get too clever in, but there may still be a bit of each-way value lurking behind the obvious trio.
Top Selections
1. Noble Exhibit – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 3 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 64
He shaped like a colt with a race of this nature in him when third on debut and, of the principals, his profile screams improvement. An opening mark of 86 is already useful in this company, and that 64 Topspeed figure suggests there was substance to the run rather than mere stable reputation doing the heavy lifting. A P O’Brien juveniles often come forward markedly for the experience, and Wayne Lordan is hardly an accidental booking. With the market already latching on, he isn’t exactly hidden, but 9/4 still makes fair appeal if you think the natural second-step progress arrives here. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. The Captains Day – 18/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jamie Powell | Trainer: M D O’Callaghan | Form: 47 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 79
He’s the one at a bigger price who makes plenty of each-way sense. Two runs under his belt, an official rating of 84, and notably the best Topspeed figure in the field at 79 — that gives him a more robust profile than the odds imply. His seventh last time doesn’t read especially well at a glance, but he had shown promise before that and this step up to a mile could easily help him settle and finish his race more strongly. In a maiden where the top of the market is respected but not bombproof, 18/1 feels a perfectly fair swing for a yard well capable of placing one to nick black type or a cheque. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Noble Exhibit is the win play on the basis that his debut third is the strongest piece of progressive form in the race and he should improve. For an each-way punt, The Captains Day is overpriced given his rating and standout Topspeed figure. The main dangers are Francillon, who sets a solid standard, and Dancinginthecity, while Imposing is the interesting unknown on debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clash | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Dancinginthecity | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Epic Arch | 28/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Forthethrillofit | 50/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 150/1 | 250/1 (Betfair) |
| Francillon | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Golden Omen | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Imposing | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jacob B Good | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mickian Thomas | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Noble Exhibit | 9/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Paul Pierre | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Romayan | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Captains Day | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
14:40 – Punchestown Jumps Opener October 13th Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper competitive mile handicap with 16 runners and no shortage of angles. The 3yos look particularly interesting, with Motta Alta, Sagasti and Flash Of Fire all open to a bit more improvement, while hardened handicappers like Zaraahmando and No More Porter bring solid, reliable form to the table. Sonoran arrives on the back of a win but has to shoulder top weight, and Molto Amichi is better than his latest effort if you forgive one poor run. It doesn’t look a deep race in absolute terms, but it is a tricky little puzzle because plenty arrive with bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak. In a race likely decided by who gets a smooth trip and who still has something in hand, I’d rather side with the progressive profiles.
Top Selections
1. Motta Alta – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 613 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 71
Motta Alta makes plenty of appeal in a race where the younger legs could count for plenty. Her form figures of 613 tell a straightforward story: she won, then backed it up with a solid placed effort, and an opening mark of 85 looks workable rather than harsh. Shane Foley is an eye-catching booking for a yard that knows exactly how to place this type, and stall 5 should give her every chance to travel where she wants. At 4/1 she isn’t exactly hiding from the market, but that is understandable. She looks progressive, comes here with less mileage than most, and is the one I’d want onside if this turns tactical before becoming a dash late. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Zaraahmando – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 623324 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 81
Zaraahmando is the each-way play because he brings the sort of dependable handicap form that often pays in races like this. Those recent figures scream consistency and his topspeed mark of 81 is the best in the field, which gives him a very solid platform on good ground over this trip. He’s not obviously thrown in off 88, but he keeps running to a level that should put him in the shake-up again, and the 6/1 on offer is fair enough with four places available. He may not have quite the upside of Motta Alta, but he is tough, race-fit and unlikely to beat himself. That makes him a very sensible each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Motta Alta is the win play as the likely improver in the field and the one who could still be ahead of her mark. Zaraahmando is the safer each-way option given his strong recent consistency and standout topspeed figure. The obvious dangers are Sagasti, who arrives off a win for Colin Keane, and Flash Of Fire, who has the profile to bounce back after a quiet reappearance.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molto Amichi | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Follow Me | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Frank Pickle | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Spodo Komodo | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Amenita | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Flash Of Fire | 15/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Heliogabalus | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Motta Alta | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| No More Porter | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Sagasti | 6/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Zaraahmando | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Pillar Of Hope | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Duke Of Leggagh | 66/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hassaniya | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sonoran | 13/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Prince Andorra | 22/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | Molto Amichi |
15:10 – Punchestown Premiere Weekend November 21st & 22nd Race
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This six-runner contest revolves around a couple of obvious players, but it is not entirely cut and dried. Minella Rockett arrives on the back of back-to-back wins and is the one with momentum, though his official mark of 93 leaves him with a bit to find on raw ratings against Queen Of The Bogs and Dial Me In. Queen Of The Bogs shaped well when runner-up on her return and looks a solid yardstick, while Dial Me In has been running respectably in stronger company without quite getting his head in front. Golden Splendour is the lurking unknown after winning on debut and then disappearing, so there is intrigue there too. It is a small field, but not a weak one, and tactics around this mile and a furlong could be crucial.
Top Selections
1. Minella Rockett – 6/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan | Trainer: John J Nallen | Form: 2-4511 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 67
You can pick holes in the bare rating, but the profile is hard to knock. Minella Rockett has learned how to win, and that counts for plenty in races like this where not everything is straightforward. The two recent victories suggest a 3yo going the right way, and he gets in here on 131, which gives him a fighting chance against older rivals despite being a bit shy of them on official figures. This is tougher, no doubt, but progressive horses can bridge that gap quickly. At 6/4 he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he still looks the most likely winner if continuing the upward curve. Bet: WIN
2. Golden Splendour – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 1- | Rating: 84 | Topspeed:
Golden Splendour is the price play in the race. We have only seen her once, but she did what was asked when winning on debut, and any 4yo from Joseph O’Brien’s yard with that sort of unexposed profile deserves a second look. The absence is the obvious concern and the mark of 84 leaves her plenty to prove against established figures like Queen Of The Bogs, yet this is a small field where latent improvement could take her a long way. With J M Sheridan booked and 15/2 available, she makes more each-way appeal than some of the exposed types around her. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Minella Rockett is the win angle, simply because he is progressive and arrives in the best recent nick. For an each-way punt in a six-runner field paying two places, Golden Splendour is the interesting one at a fair price given her untapped upside. Queen Of The Bogs is the obvious danger, while Dial Me In has claims if this turns tactical.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppet Master | 11/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Golden Splendour | 15/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Queen Of The Bogs | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Dial Me In | 5/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Minella Rockett | 5/4 | 6/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 11/10 | 6/4 (Betfair) |
| Testaverde | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
15:40 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a fairly deep maiden for the grade, with a few of the obvious ones already showing enough to win an ordinary contest and a couple of less exposed types capable of taking a step forward. Back Straight sets the standard on bare promise after his debut second and it is no surprise Colin Keane is booked, while Fleur De Provence brings the strongest finished form after two runner-up efforts before disappointing last time. Saliba and Xirivella are solid enough but don’t look bombproof, and Vico Road is one of the more interesting improvers after shaping well on debut. In a 17-runner field over this trip, tactical position and who settles best are likely to matter plenty. It is a strong enough maiden, but not one where the favourite looks untouchable.
Top Selections
1. Back Straight – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: M D O’Callaghan | Form: 2- | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 53
He is the percentage call. That sole run, when finishing second, gives him a very solid platform in a maiden lacking any standout certainty, and the fact he returns with Colin Keane taking over only adds to the appeal. An opening mark of 83 is perfectly respectable in this company and, crucially, he has the look of a colt who should know far more now than he did first time up. Drawn low in 3, he ought to get a sensible trip if breaking on terms. At 13/8 he is not a giveaway, but he is still the one with the cleanest profile and the strongest win credentials. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Vico Road – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Gary Carroll | Trainer: John Joseph Murphy | Form: 5 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 40
Vico Road makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where several of the exposed runners may already have shown their ceiling. He was only fifth on debut, but that single run is enough to suggest there is more under the bonnet, and this extra yardage could easily suit given his pedigree profile is not in the data but his shape on the track hinted at needing further. John Joseph Murphy’s runners often come forward for the experience, and Gary Carroll is a positive booking in this sort of race. At 7/1, he looks the value alternative to the market leaders if taking the expected step forward second time out. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Back Straight is the win play and the most likely scorer if reproducing or improving on that debut second. For an each-way punt in a big field, Vico Road appeals as the one open to a chunk of progress at a fairer price. Fleur De Provence is the obvious danger on peak form, while Saliba and Xirivella are capable of hitting the frame again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Straight | 13/8 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 6/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Block Capitals | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Forest Fantasy | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Matties Point | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| One Cool County | 150/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Betfair) |
| Port Arthur | 11/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Saliba | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Swing Street | 200/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Betfair) |
| Vico Road | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Fleur De Provence | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunburn | 22/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Xirivella | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Pattyandselma | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Ballysax Boo | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Brigerbad | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
16:10 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper Punchestown handicap, deep enough to make you work for an opinion and full of mares and fillies arriving from different angles. Harana brings the most solid recent profile and sets a fair standard off 87, while Sweet Baby Zou and Sanctijude are the unexposed 3yos with obvious scope to do better still. Rest Your Mind is interesting after a winning return and Colin Keane catches the eye, while Lady Arwen arrives in the sort of heart that can keep older handicappers competitive. There are a few lurking well-treated types too, notably Eastern Peace and Adrienne if bouncing back. Even so, this doesn’t look an especially strong race for the grade; more a tricky puzzle where current momentum and getting a smooth trip over this trip will count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Sweet Baby Zou – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 810632 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 73
Sweet Baby Zou looks the percentage call. Her recent figures suggest she is finding her feet in handicaps, and that latest second reads like the run of a filly ready to strike if seeing out this extra yardage strongly. She gets in here off 127, which looks workable for a 3yo still open to improvement, and Joseph O’Brien’s runners in these fillies’ handicaps are never easily dismissed. The market has her towards the front at 11/2, and that feels fair rather than cramped given a profile pointing the right way. In a race where several have questions attached, she makes most appeal as the one still progressing. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Eastern Peace – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan | Form: 9-3057 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 81
Eastern Peace is the each-way angle at the prices. The recent form figures are a little untidy, but her best numbers stack up well in this company and that topspeed mark of 81 says she retains enough ability to be very competitive if things drop right. She is another on a workable racing weight, and from stall 5 she ought to get every chance to travel into this more handily than some of her rivals. At 12/1 with four places on offer, she is exactly the type I want on side in a race where the principals are solid rather than bombproof. If she reproduces one of her better efforts, she can easily outrun those odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sweet Baby Zou is the win play because she looks the likeliest improver in a field with plenty of exposed handicap form. Eastern Peace is the each-way punt at 12/1, with her figures giving her a better chance than the market suggests. Harana is the obvious danger on consistency, while Rest Your Mind is the one to fear most if building on that comeback success.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harana | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Oscar Nominee | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Arwen | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| Rest Your Mind | 17/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Sanctijude | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Adrienne | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Areana | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Darkdeserthighway | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 25/1 | 12/1 | 25/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Eastern Peace | 12/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Neo Smart | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Sweet Baby Zou | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Lily Parr | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Chestnut Palace | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 16/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 (Sky Bet) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Eastern Peace |
16:40 – Festival 2027 On Sale Soon Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper low-grade Punchestown handicap where plenty arrive with a question attached, so it looks more of a puzzle than a race to get carried away with. The market is understandably focused on recent placed efforts from Rampage, Spiritofthedawn and Lohengrin, all of whom come here off runs suggesting they can win an ordinary contest of this nature. Patrick Street is another with a recent victory on the page, while Duchess Anne has bits of form that give her a squeak if the race falls right. In a 17-runner field over this trip, position and a bit of luck will matter, but I’d still rather side with those arriving in form than the many who are trying to revive stalled profiles.
Top Selections
1. Rampage – 9/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Sadhbh Tormey | Trainer: T G McCourt | Form: 007852 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 52
Rampage makes plenty of appeal in a race where solid recent handicap form is not easy to find. That latest second was his best effort for a while and, just as importantly, it hinted that this mark is workable again. He’s a 7yo, so nobody is pretending there’s untapped improvement lurking, but he doesn’t need to improve much to win this. Drawn 4, he should be able to hold a handy position, and this looks no deeper than the sort of race he can take if backing up that last run. Available at 9/2, he looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Lohengrin – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Cleary | Trainer: E D Delany | Form: 008732 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 55
Lohengrin is the each-way angle because he comes here in better nick than a lot of these and his recent 3-2 figures suggest he’s knocking hard on the door. He’s not obviously thrown in off 61, but he is running consistently enough to think he’ll give you a proper run for your money again. Stall 5 is fine, the trip clearly suits, and his topspeed figure stacks up well enough in the context of this race. At 5/1 with four places on offer, he makes plenty of sense as the solid each-way play in a field full of unreliable types.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Rampage is the win bet on the strength of that latest runner-up effort and a fair-looking mark. Lohengrin is the each-way punt because he’s arriving in consistent form and should be in the mix again. The main dangers are Spiritofthedawn, who shaped well last time, and Patrick Street, who is capable if repeating one of his better recent runs.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohmali | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Signor Ferrari | 13/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Rockbury Lad | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Patrick Street | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Lohengrin | 5/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Pure Granite | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| The Monday Club | 33/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Annacroft | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Spiritofthedawn | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Churchill Gale | 40/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Rampage | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Duchess Anne | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Tullyesker | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Arizona Star | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Curious Jane | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Idomything | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Rampage |
17:13 – Festival 2027 On Sale Soon Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks the sort of low-grade Punchestown handicap where you can make a case for plenty but trust only one or two. Believe Believe is the obvious starting point after returning with a solid second and she gets in here off 58, so it is no surprise the market has latched on. The problem is that she is drawn wide in 15 in a 17-runner field, which makes life less straightforward. Miss Americana arrives in better established form and has the much kinder berth in stall 2, while Nephin Mountain is another 3yo going the right way. Medieval Night has bits of placed form too, but stall 17 is awkward. It is a tricky enough puzzle rather than a strong race, and draw plus track position could decide it.
Top Selections
1. Miss Americana – 13/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Nathan Crosse | Trainer: Charles O’Brien | Form: 299273 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 50
She makes plenty of appeal in a race where there are holes in most of them. Miss Americana has been knocking on the door in similar company, with that recent sequence of 2, 7 and 3 suggesting she is holding her level well, and stall 2 is a definite plus around here compared to some of the main market rivals marooned wider out. Her mark of 63 is fair enough and she is one of the few in this field arriving with dependable current form rather than hope. At 13/2, she looks the percentage call against a vulnerable favourite and should get every chance if ridden positively from the inside draw. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Casheldale Lass – 10/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Jack Kearney | Trainer: Andrew Kinirons | Form: 7-0280 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 59
Casheldale Lass is not the easiest mare to catch right, but there is enough here to think she could outrun her price. The standout run in her recent profile is that second two starts ago, and she now gets the inside stall in a race where that could count for plenty over this trip. Her rating of 65 asks a question, but her topspeed figure of 59 says she has the raw ability to be competitive in a race of this standard. The latest run was poor, granted, though this field does not set an intimidating bar and 10/1 feels fair for an each-way play with four places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Miss Americana is the win play: she is in the right sort of form and has a much better draw than several key rivals. Casheldale Lass is the each-way punt at double-figure odds from stall 1, where she could get a lovely economical trip. Believe Believe is the obvious danger if coping with the wide draw, while Nephin Mountain is another with solid place claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casheldale Lass | 6/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Gloriously Glam | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Medieval Night | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Glamazon | 10/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Nephin Mountain | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Believe Believe | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Mullacurry Maid | 100/1 | 70/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Dress Dance | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Eldorado Glory | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Miss Americana | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Pinball Wizard | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Autocrat | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Peig Sayers | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Keilah | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| De Songbird | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Hastily | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
Punchestown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Darkdeserthighway | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Pietropaolo | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Wayne Lordan | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
| Declan McDonogh | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 57.14% |
| Paddy Harnett | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Robert Whearty | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Punchestown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S O’Donoghue | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| M D O’Callaghan | 20 | 5 | 25% | 50% |
| G M Lyons | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 42.86% |
| W McCreery | 34 | 5 | 14.71% | 26.47% |
| Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 57.14% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Punchestown racing tips for Tuesday 15th September 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Punchestown today?
The first race at Punchestown on Tuesday 15th September 2026 goes off at 13:40, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Punchestown today?
The going at Punchestown is reported as GOOD.
How many races are at Punchestown today?
There are 8 races on the card at Punchestown today, running from 13:40 through to 17:13.
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