Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
11 months ago
PUNCHESTOWN
29 April 2026
Wednesday 29th April
Brighton Tips
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Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup (Chase) (Grade 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 213y
- Going: Yielding
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- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Won the Grade 1 novice here last year, making up the numbers on this season's evidence
-2S578
Age: 10
Weight: 11-10
OR: 155
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 26 | Ain Aintree | 34.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-1 | 8/34 | I Am Maximus (22L) | 25/1 | 157 | 147 |
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 7/12 | Fact To File (28L) | 66/1 | 157 | 149 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Trm Tramore | 23f Sft | ChG3 | 11-12 | 5/7 | Heart Wood (34L) | 2/1J | 158 | 131 |
| 28 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | SU/11 | Affordale Fury () | 11/1 | 158 | - |
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | ChG3 | 12-0 | 2/5 | Only By Night (shd) | 16/5 | 158 | 160 |
| 29 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Gd/Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 1/8 | Ballyburn (6½L) | 22/1 | 150 | 159 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Avenged John Durkan loss when beating Gaelic Warrior at Leopardstown, intriguing rematch
14-261
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 175
Days: 86
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/12 | Gaelic Warrior (5L) | 9/2 | 171 | 177 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 6/8 | The Jukebox Man (9¾L) | 3/1 | 173 | 162 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 | 2/10 | Gaelic Warrior (nk) | 11/8F | 173 | 174 |
| 29 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | 4/6 | Marine Nationale (38L) | 11/10F | 172 | 129 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/9 | Heart Wood (9L) | 6/4F | 166 | 178 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 3/10 | Galopin Des Champs (4¾L) | 100/30 | 168 | 165 |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts here (75%)
Impressive Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, has a stronger Punchestown record than Fact To File
1-1321
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 176
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 1/10 | Jango Baie (8L) | 11/4J | 170 | 182 |
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 2/12 | Fact To File (5L) | 4/1 | 172 | 172 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 3/8 | The Jukebox Man (shd) | 9/4J | 174 | 172 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 ht | 1/10 | Fact To File (nk) | 13/8 | 170 | 174 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 23f Gd | ChG2 | 11-8 ht | 1/9 | Appreciate It (5L) | 5/6F | 170 | 166 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 1/7 | Grey Dawning (3L) | 11/4 | 164 | 174 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Third in the 2025 Grand National, exited at the first this year, stable's third string now
-8481U
Age: 10
Weight: 11-10
OR: 163
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 26 | Ain Aintree | 34.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-10 | UR/34 | I Am Maximus () | 9/1 | 166 | - |
| 21 Feb 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 26f Hy | ChG3 | 11-0 | 1/9 | Gerri Colombe (5½L) | 7/2 | 163 | 168 |
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 8/12 | Fact To File (74L) | 25/1 | 164 | 103 |
| 28 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 4/11 | Affordale Fury (6¼L) | 33/1 | 166 | 163 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 | 8/10 | Gaelic Warrior (68L) | 40/1 | 166 | 107 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 28.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 12-0 | 5/19 | Resplendent Grey (11½L) | 14/1 | 168 | 167 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero, looks safely held by Gaelic Warrior on last month's clash
1-59F3
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 167
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 tp1 | 3/10 | Gaelic Warrior (10L) | 11/1 | 170 | 174 |
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 t | F/12 | Fact To File () | 16/1 | 175 | 137 |
| 28 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 9/11 | Affordale Fury (41L) | 13/2 | 176 | 128 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 t | 5/10 | Gaelic Warrior (53L) | 18/1 | 176 | 122 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 1/9 | Galopin Des Champs (6L) | 15/2 | 160 | 179 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/10 | Galopin Des Champs (7¼L) | 16/1 | 159 | 163 |
Verdict
Form at this course favours the Cheltenham Gold Cup hero GAELIC WARRIOR over Fact To File who is more at home at Leopardstown
Gaelic Warrior
Betting Forecast:
11/10 Gaelic Warrior,
5/4 Fact To File,
8/1 Inothewayurthinkin,
14/1 Grangeclare West,
33/1 Champ Kiely
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