Our Punchestown racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Tuesday 28th April 2026. The action gets underway at 14:30 and runs through to 18:35, with going reported as YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Marine Nationale boasts a 100% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Sean Cleary Farrell has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 13 rides, William Harvey’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 | 10 | 7 | 70% | 60% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 18 | 10 | 55.56% | 83.33% |
| Luke Tucker | Cambridge Evening News | 13 | 6 | 46.15% | 61.54% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 87.5% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 22 | 8 | 36.36% | 68.18% |
14:30 – Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Chase for the Ladies Perpetual Cup
Race Details: 3m | | Going: YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering) | | jumps
This is a small but quite interesting cross-country event rather than a deep one, and it does not look especially strong on paper. The market revolves around Fountain House and Willitgoahead, which makes sense given their ratings, but neither arrives bombproof. Fountain House has the recent winning form and the steadier profile, while Willitgoahead is the class act on figures but has started to look a risky conveyance. Turnupdevolume is the lurking danger after shaping well on the discipline, and Keep On Dreaming is another with a touch of intrigue for the Bolger yard. In races like this, fluency over these unusual fences often matters more than bare handicap marks, so proven aptitude and a clean round should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Fountain House – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr R James | Trainer: Ian John McCarthy | Form: 411-30 | Rating: 122 | Topspeed: 88
He is not miles clear on official figures, but he does bring the most persuasive recent profile into the race. Those back-to-back wins in this sphere stand out in a field where several arrive with letters rather than solid finishing efforts, and his latest run can be forgiven more readily than some will. A mark of 122 is workable, the Topspeed figure of 88 is one of the better numbers on offer, and most importantly he looks dependable in a contest full of possible mishaps. At 11/8 with Bet365 he is no giveaway, but he is the one I would trust most to get into a rhythm and see this out strongest. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Turnupdevolume – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr B T Stone | Trainer: R P O’Keeffe | Form: 2- | Rating: 117 | Topspeed:
At the prices, he makes more each-way appeal than the more obvious second favourite. That sole piece of form, finishing second, at least hints that he can handle this sort of test, and in a race lacking depth that counts for plenty. His rating of 117 leaves him with something to find against the principals, but not an impossible amount, especially if one or two of the market leaders make mistakes. R P O’Keeffe’s runner does not need to improve dramatically to get involved, and 5/1 looks fair in a nine-runner race with three places on offer. He is the type to nick a place at worst if keeping tabs on the pace throughout. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Fountain House is the win play because he brings the most convincing blend of recent form and reliability in a race where jumping accuracy will count for plenty. For an each-way punt, Turnupdevolume looks the value at 5/1 in a modest enough field. Willitgoahead is the obvious danger on ratings, but his profile is hard to trust wholeheartedly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain House | 11/8 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Grange Soldier | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Knockiel Synge | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Willitgoahead | 9/4 | 85/40 | 85/40 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Empire Soldier | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Keep On Dreaming | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Samdegoda | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Turnupdevolume | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Found A Star | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
15:05 – Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Punchestown handicap: 27 runners, plenty arriving with progressive profiles, and not much room for passengers. The home team is deep, with San Hilario, Rakki and Sticwiththeprocess all well found, while the British challenge has some teeth through Laughing John, Almuhit and Daylatedollarshort. You can make cases for half a dozen, which usually means price matters. A strongly-run 2m3f on yielding ground should put the emphasis on travel and finishing effort rather than raw speed alone, and that brings the better-treated five- and six-year-olds right into it. It looks a very competitive renewal rather than a vintage one, but there are definitely a couple in here who may still be ahead of the assessor.
Top Selections
1. Laughing John – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Bowen | Trainer: Nicky Henderson | Form: 32U-11 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 99
He is the one I keep coming back to. Henderson doesn’t tilt at these races without reason and this five-year-old has done little wrong since returning, backing up promise with a pair of wins and shaping like a horse who still has more to offer in handicaps. A mark of 127 looks workable for one with his profile, especially as he’s lightly raced and evidently thriving. James Bowen is a positive booking in a rough, big-field hurdle where timing matters. At 6/1 he is hardly a secret, but he still makes plenty of appeal because he looks progressive rather than exposed, and that counts for plenty in this sort of contest. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. San Hilario – 16/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 242222 | Rating: 134 | Topspeed: 124
He is becoming expensive to follow if you keep backing him for win purposes, but this is exactly the sort of race where a solid, high-class placer can make plenty of each-way sense. Those repeated second-place finishes are frustrating on one level, yet they also tell you he turns up and runs his race. His topspeed figure of 124 is among the better numbers in the field, Jack Kennedy taking over is an obvious plus, and a racing weight of 156 does not look outrageous for a horse with this level of consistency. At 16/1, you’re being paid to forgive the lack of killer instinct and focus instead on his strong chance of hitting the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Laughing John is the win play because he looks the progressive one in a race full of exposed handicappers and nearly horses. For an each-way punt, San Hilario makes plenty of appeal with six places on offer, as he has the profile of one who should be in the argument again. Main dangers include Rakki, Sticwiththeprocess and the well-treated Almuhit.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onlymammycanloveme | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Powerful | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Judicial Deference | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Matt Connor | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Daylatedollarshort | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Grandero Bello | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Laughing John | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Freshers Week | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| San Hilario | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Bright Legend | 20/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Rakki | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sticwiththeprocess | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Assertive Walk | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Almuhit | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Must Go Now | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Moon Mission | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Onefortheditch | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Krabat | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Moylussa | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Another High Five | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Moab | 14/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Union Park | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Accustomed | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Fairlander | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Whatsavailable | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Kobalt St Georges | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jim Delahunt | Almuhit |
| Lambourn | Laughing John |
| Rory Delargy | Moab |
| The Irish Sun | Powerful |
| Rory Paddock | Sticwiththeprocess |
15:40 – Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
Race Details: 2m | | Going: YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering) | | jumps
This is a properly deep Punchestown handicap, the sort where you can make a case for half a dozen and still feel slightly uneasy. Willie Mullins has thrown plenty at it, with Murcia, Davy Crockett, Karbau and Kalix Delabarriere all bringing different strands of form, while Khrisma adds a strong British angle for Nicky Henderson. The ratings are tightly packed and the weight spread gives it the look of a race that could hinge on who gets the clearest run rather than raw ability alone. Jet To Monte Carlo arrives on the back of a win and is an obvious player off 140, but this may be decided by a horse still ahead of the assessor. Tricky? Absolutely. Weak? Not at all.
Top Selections
1. Khrisma – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: Nicky Henderson | Form: 2-121P | Rating: 154 | Topspeed: 145
I’m prepared to forgive the pulled-up effort because the earlier part of the profile reads much better than that single blot. Khrisma had been progressing nicely before then, posting figures of 2-121 and doing it with enough authority to suggest a mark of 154 is still manageable in the right race. The standout Topspeed figure of 145 is a serious number in this field and, in a contest where plenty arrive with queries, that matters. Henderson does well when targeting these spring prizes and Harry Cobden is a notable booking. At 11/2, she looks the percentage call against rivals who may be a shade more exposed. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Jet To Monte Carlo – 13/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh | Trainer: Emmet Mullins | Form: 67251 | Rating: 152 | Topspeed: 128
Emmet Mullins is never one to ignore in a valuable handicap around here, and Jet To Monte Carlo has the profile of one coming to the boil at the right time. The recent win was no fluke judged on the way his form had been building beforehand, and a rating of 152 does not look crippling given he carries just 140. He is only five, so there should still be improvement in him, and this sharper 2m on yielding ground could suit a horse who seems to travel strongly. At 13/2 he makes plenty of each-way appeal in a 21-runner race with five places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Khrisma is the win play because her peak figures are the best on offer and the market still gives you a fair price. Jet To Monte Carlo is the each-way punt in a race where recent momentum counts for plenty. Davy Crockett and Murcia are obvious dangers from the Mullins battalion, while Putapoundinthejar is another who cannot be dismissed if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karbau | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Murcia | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Touch Me Not | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Kalix Delabarriere | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Lord Erskine | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Full Of Life | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Khrisma | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Washington | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Davy Crockett | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Messerschmitt | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Arch Empire | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Putapoundinthejar | 17/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Autumn Twist | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Jet To Monte Carlo | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Frankendael | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Larzac | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Mode Avion | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Rockymountainbleu | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | Davy Crockett |
| Farringdon | I’m Slippy |
| Adrian Wall | I’m Slippy |
| Melissa Jones | Khrisma |
| On The Nose | Putapoundinthejar |
16:15 – PRL Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Race Details: 2m | | Going: YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper Punchestown Grade 1 rather than a penalty kick, with several arriving off smart spring form and a few others trying to bounce back from messy efforts. Gordon Elliott holds a notably strong hand with Skylight Hustle, El Cairos and Koktail Brut, and on bare figures that trio set the standard. Skylight Hustle has the best combination of rating and topspeed in the field, while El Cairos is short enough after a solid but not bombproof profile. Willie Mullins counters with Sober, who has already attracted a nap, but he does need to shrug off a flat finish last time. In a field of nine, this is competitive but not impossible to solve: the race should be decided by which of the principals finds a bit more under Grade 1 pressure over this sharp 2m.
Top Selections
1. Skylight Hustle – 5/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Sam Ewing | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 4-211F | Rating: 148 | Topspeed: 143
He makes plenty of appeal at the prices. Skylight Hustle brings the highest rating in the field and a topspeed figure of 143, which is the sort of number that usually puts you right in the argument in a race like this. The recent fall is the obvious blot, but that came after back-to-back wins and I’m inclined to forgive one mistake from an otherwise progressive novice. Elliott’s team is well stocked here, yet this one looks the stable’s most solid option on the figures, and 5/1 feels fair in a race where the market leader is no standout. He holds strong claims if getting back into a smooth jumping rhythm.
Bet: WIN
2. Blake – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh Meyler | Trainer: Noel Meade | Form: -1252F | Rating: 144 | Topspeed: 136
Blake is the one that jumps out as the each-way value in a race where a few of the better-fancied names have questions to answer. His form figures show he’s been knocking on the door in strong enough company, and a mark of 144 says he isn’t miles off the principals. Like the selection, he comes here off a fall, but before that he had been running with real credit and his overall profile suggests he can be competitive at this level if putting in a clean round. At 11/1 with three places on offer, he looks the sensible each-way punt for a yard that can ready one for a big spring target.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Skylight Hustle is the win play at 5/1, as he has the strongest figures in the field and the profile of a novice still going the right way despite that last-time-out fall. For an each-way alternative, Blake appeals at double-figure odds with three places on offer. El Cairos and Sober are obvious dangers, but neither looks overpriced in a race this deep.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Eachtotheirown | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| El Cairos | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Free Spirit | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Koktail Brut | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Le Labo | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Skylight Hustle | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Sober | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Too Bossy For Us | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Sober |
16:50 – Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Race Details: 3m | | Going: YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Grade 1 novice chase, but it does revolve around the Mullins battalion and, more specifically, whether anything can really lower the colours of Kitzbuhel. He brings the best blend of recent form, rating and raw speed figures, and his latest win suggested he is still going the right way over fences. Oscars Brother has done little wrong bar a last-time unseat and looks the obvious alternative, while stablemates Predators Gold and Kappa Jy Pyke add further depth for Closutton. Fleur In The Park arrives off a career-best win and isn’t easily dismissed either. With 10 runners and a few lurkers at bigger prices, it is not an impossible betting heat, but the win market looks fairly straightforward and the each-way angle is where the puzzle gets more interesting.
Top Selections
1. Kitzbuhel – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul Townend | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 3-11U1 | Rating: 164 | Topspeed: 151
He is the one they all have to beat. A mark of 164 is the best on offer here, his 151 Topspeed also tops the list, and that latest success said plenty about both his class and his growing assurance over fences after the earlier mishap. Paul Townend is an obvious positive in this yard’s pecking order and, over 3m on yielding ground, Kitzbuhel looks tailor-made for a thorough test rather than a dash. Even at even-money he is hard to oppose because his profile is still progressive, whereas several of the others are either exposed enough or arrive with a question to answer. Bet type tag: straightforward win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Fleur In The Park – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Cian Quirke | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: -21251 | Rating: 156 | Topspeed: 136
If you want to play against the obvious one for place purposes, Fleur In The Park makes plenty of appeal at double-figure odds. She arrives in form after a win, her overall chase record this term has been admirably consistent, and a rating of 156 says she is not just making up the numbers in this company. This is tougher, no question, but there is a feeling she is still improving and this 3m trip should suit her honest, grinding style. Cian Quirke knows how to deliver one late, and 10/1 looks a fair each-way price in a field where a few of the bigger names have shown vulnerability. Bet type tag: lively each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Kitzbuhel is the win bet and looks the most likely scorer on the balance of class, figures and stable confidence. For an each-way alternative, Fleur In The Park appeals as a solid, improving type who should stay on when it matters. Oscars Brother is the obvious danger if bouncing back from his unseat, while Predators Gold is another Mullins runner who cannot be ignored.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur In The Park | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Kappa Jy Pyke | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Kitzbuhel | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Nowwhatdoyouthink | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Oscars Brother | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Predators Gold | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Spanish Harlem | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Western Fold | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| July Flower | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Kitzbuhel |
| Moorestyle | Oscars Brother |
| Brian Flanagan | Oscars Brother |
17:25 – Goffs Defender Bumper
Race Details: 2m | | Going: YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a deep enough Punchestown bumper for the grade, with plenty of unexposed 4yos and just a handful bringing solid public form to the table. Willie Mullins unsurprisingly holds a strong hand with market leader Altesse Du Luy and the more speculative Tacograph, while Gavin Cromwell’s pair Abbeyglen and Whispered Verdict also command plenty of respect. Of those with experience, Huntin Boots has the standout piece of form on paper after finishing second and earning a fair rating, while Mastertown Miss also shaped with promise. Still, these spring bumpers often turn on latent class rather than bare figures, and the market is usually a good guide. It feels competitive rather than impossible, but there is a clear shortlist and I’d be surprised if the winner came from too far outside it.
Top Selections
1. Altesse Du Luy – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
It is never especially imaginative tipping a Mullins runner in a Punchestown bumper, but Altesse Du Luy has the look of the right favourite. She gets the handy mares’ allowance, Patrick Mullins is booked, and the stable knows exactly what is required in these valuable festival bumpers. At around 11/4, she is not being given away, but this does not look an ordinary newcomer’s event and I’d rather side with the one most likely to have been readied for the occasion. In a race full of guesswork around the unraced brigade, she makes the most appeal as the one with the strongest chance of being a class above. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Huntin Boots – 9/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Mr H C Swan | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 2 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 61
If you want something at a more workable each-way price, Huntin Boots stands out. He has already shown plenty more than most of these, his second-place finish reads well in the context of this field, and a mark of 114 is a serious piece of bumper form here. Gordon Elliott runs a battalion, which can muddy the waters, but this one has at least put something concrete on the board and that counts for plenty in a 20-runner contest. Available at 9/1, he looks the value against several shorter-priced horses who are trading purely on reputation and connections. He should be involved if reproducing that debut effort.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Altesse Du Luy is the win play because Mullins, Patrick and a mares’ allowance in this sort of bumper is a combination I’m not keen to get against. Huntin Boots is the sensible each-way punt with solid form already in the book and four places on offer. Abbeyglen and Whispered Verdict are the obvious dangers, while Bacharach also makes some appeal in a race where Cromwell’s runners deserve respect.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyglen | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Adifferentballowax | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Bacharach | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Casino Chip | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Dooks | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Gili Island | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Huntin Boots | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mento | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Noble Indulgence | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Sierrascope | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Strategic | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Whispered Verdict | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Altesse Du Luy | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Barstool Prophet | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Birdie Conway | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Mastertown Miss | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Share A Dream | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Tacograph | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
18:05 – William Hill Champion Chase (Grade 1)
Race Details: 2m | | Going: YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering) | | jumps
A five-runner Grade 1, but there is nothing small about the quality at the top of this market. Willie Mullins supplies four of the five and the pecking order in Closutton is fascinating, with Il Etait Temps, Majborough and the veteran Energumene all bringing smart chase form to the table. Marine Nationale is the obvious fly in that ointment for Barry Connell after a pair of solid runner-up efforts, and he sets a clear standard for reliability. Tactically, this could turn into a proper championship test rather than a messy crawl, and that may be crucial. Majborough has the best raw figures on offer, but he does need to bounce back from a flat effort last time, whereas Il Etait Temps arrives with fewer questions. Strong race, but not an impossible puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Il Etait Temps – 7/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Paul Townend | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 1-11F1 | Rating: 178 | Topspeed: 158
He gets the vote in what looks a proper Mullins house battle. That form string tells its own story: aside from the fall, he has been relentlessly productive, and a mark of 178 leaves him right in the thick of it at this level. Paul Townend siding with him catches the eye in a race where stable hierarchy matters, and he looks the one most likely to get a clean, efficient trip over this sharp 2m. Majborough may have the higher ceiling on the figures, but Il Etait Temps is easier to trust right now and 7/4 is fair enough in a field where solidity counts for plenty. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a straight win-bet race and Il Etait Temps is the percentage call. He brings top-class form, a big rating and the assistance of Townend, which is usually a clue worth following. Marine Nationale is the obvious danger for those wanting the safer profile, while Majborough is the lurking threat if forgiving his latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Destiny | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Energumene | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Il Etait Temps | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Betfair) |
| Majborough | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Marine Nationale | 15/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Majborough |
| Luke Tucker | Marine Nationale |
18:35 – Willie Coonan Memorial INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m | | Going: YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper end-of-card Punchestown bumper: deep, expensive-looking in places and not short of intrigue. Willie Mullins unsurprisingly holds a strong hand with Delamotte, Mr Ragstone and Summer Bee all prominent in the betting, while Bunker Buster brings the best piece of public form after a solid second and Hartford also has a placed effort to recommend him. Red Seagull is another who has shown enough to think he can be competitive, while Teofil and Pretty Fortunate add interest as well-bred newcomers from powerful connections. In truth, this looks a tricky puzzle rather than a race to get carried away in, because several of the shorter-priced ones are making their debuts. Even so, stable depth and proven bumper know-how may prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Delamotte – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
It usually pays to take note when this yard unleashes one in a Punchestown bumper, and Delamotte makes obvious appeal for a team that has farmed races of this type for years. Patrick Mullins taking the ride is hardly a negative signal either, especially in a field where plenty have something to prove. He is short enough at 11/4, but not unreasonably so given the profile, the trainer and the fact a few of the obvious dangers may be competing for place money rather than win purposes. In a race full of unknowns, he is the one I’d rather be with than against. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Bunker Buster – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr A D Bustin | Trainer: C Byrnes | Form: 2 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 87
If you want something with solid form in the book rather than pure reputation, Bunker Buster is the each-way angle. His runner-up effort is the standout completed piece of bumper form on offer here and the figures back that up, with a 104 rating and 87 topspeed giving him a very credible platform in this company. C Byrnes knows exactly how to place one, and in a 20-runner field that counts for plenty. At 11/2 he is no hidden gem, but he does look the percentage call for those wanting an each-way punt with substance behind it. He should be in the shake-up if reproducing that debut promise. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Delamotte is the win play on stable power and the sort of profile that so often takes these Punchestown bumpers. For an each-way option, Bunker Buster makes plenty of sense because he brings the best hard form and should give you a run for your money. Mr Ragstone and Hartford are obvious dangers, while Red Seagull could also outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyadam Star | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Blue Nude | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Bunker Buster | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Delamotte | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Evans Wishes | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Hartford | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Ignite The Moment | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Its My Twist | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Kinbara Fiftyfifty | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Ragstone | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Red Seagull | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Robbie Diamonds | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Rossnowlagh | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Summer Bee | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Teofil | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Gotawinnerinyou | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Jerpoint Abbey | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Pretty Fortunate | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Senorita Diana | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Punchestown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Nationale | 3 | 3 | 100% | 100% |
| Energumene | 3 | 3 | 100% | 100% |
| Powerful | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Predators Gold | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Il Etait Temps | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Cleary Farrell | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 30.77% |
| Mr P W Mullins | 326 | 91 | 27.91% | 59.82% |
| Paul Townend | 644 | 172 | 26.71% | 61.49% |
| Mr J M Halford | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
| James Bowen | 10 | 2 | 20% | 60% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Punchestown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Harvey | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| W P Mullins | 1964 | 478 | 24.34% | 56.62% |
| Barry Connell | 54 | 11 | 20.37% | 46.3% |
| Emmet Mullins | 97 | 15 | 15.46% | 42.27% |
| Robert Tyner | 48 | 7 | 14.58% | 45.83% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Punchestown racing tips for Tuesday 28th April 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 28th April 2026 goes off at 14:30, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Punchestown today?
The going at Punchestown is reported as YIELDING, Good to yielding in places on Cross Country course (Watering).
How many races are at Punchestown today?
There are 8 races on the card at Punchestown today, running from 14:30 through to 18:35.
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