Punchestown Festival Betting Guide (2021)
The Punchestown Festival is definitely one of the highlights in the Irish horse racing sporting calendar. It runs over 5 days at the end of April, and the 2021 festival will take place from the 27th of April until the 1st of May. This guide will encompass all the important information for you.
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Race Schedule
Over the course of 5 days, there are no fewer than 40 Punchestown races that horse racing fans from all over the world can enjoy and place bets on. Below you will find the Punchestown Festival race card for all five days, and we recommend that you take a look at these schedules and mark down the dates and races that you are interested in, so you do not miss out.
Day 1 - Punchestown Champion SteepleChase
The main race on Day 1 of this festival is the Champion Chase. This race is open to horses that are at least 5 years old, and it has a distance of 2 miles. It used to be a handicap race, and then in 1999 it became a conditions race, and it then became a Grade 1 race in 2000. This race has become one of the biggest at the Irish National Hunt Festival and notable winners in the past include the likes of Moscow Flyer, Sprinter Sacre, Sizing Europe, and Master Minded. Below is the race card for Day 1 of this event:
| Start Time | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15:40pm | The Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle | 2m 5f |
| 16:15pm | The eCOMM Merchant Solutions Champions Novice Hurdle | 2m 100y |
| 16:50pm | The Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle | 2m 100y |
| 17:25pm | The William Hill Champion Steeplechase | 2m |
| 17:55pm | The Goffs Land Rover Bumper | 2m 100y |
| 18:30pm | The Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Steeplechase | 3m 120y |
| 19:00pm | The Kildare Hunt Club Fr. Breen Memorial Cross Country Steeplechase | 3m 1f |
| 19:35pm | The Punchestown Flat Race | 2m 100y |
Day 2 - Punchestown Gold Cup
The big race on Day 2 of this event is the Punchestown Gold Cup, which is a race that is open to horses 5 years and above and is 3 miles and one furlong in length. This race has been around since 1999 and it features horses that have run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup earlier on in the season. Previous notable winners of this race include Florida Pearl, Imperial Call, Don Cossack, War of Attrition, and Djakadam. Below is the full Punchestown race card for Wednesday.
| Start Time | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15:40pm | The Punchestown Novice Handicap Hurdle | 2m 100y |
| 16:15pm | The Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final | 2m 4f |
| 16:50pm | The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle | 2m 4f |
| 17:20pm | The Irish Mirror (War of Attrition) Novice Hurdle | 3m |
| 17:55pm | The Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup | 3m 120y |
| 18:30pm | The ITM - Supporting Irish Store Sales Champion I.N.H Flat Race | 2m 70y |
| 19:00pm | The Guiness Handicap Steeplechase | 2m 4f |
| 19:35pm | The Weatherbys GSB Irish EBF Mares Flat Race | 2m 70y |
Day 3 – Champion Stayers Hurdle
The main race that takes place on Day 3 is the Champion Stayers Hurdle, which is a race that is run over 3 miles and is open to horses that are four or above. Previous winners of this race include the likes of Quevega and Unowhatimeanharry. Below is the full race card for Day 3:
| Start Time | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15:40pm | The Specialist Joinery Group Handicap Hurdle | 2m |
| 16:15pm | The Pigsback.com Handicap Steeplechase | 2m |
| 16:50pm | The Mongey Communications La Touch Cup Cross Country Race | 4m 2f |
| 17:25pm | The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle | 3m |
| 18:00pm | The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle | 3m |
| 18:35pm | The Ryanair Novice Steeplechase | 2m |
| 19:05pm | The Punchestown Mare Novice Hurdle | 2m 40y |
| 19:35pm | The Grant Thornton (C&G) Flat Race | 2m 40y |
Day 4 - Punchestown Champion Hurdle
The big race on Friday is the Champion Hurdle, which is 2 miles long and open to horses older than 4. Previous winners of this race have included the likes of Hurricane Fly, Jezki, and Faugheen. Below you can find the full race schedule for the second last day of this prestigious event.
It is not only horses that can win on this day as this is Ladies' Day. On this day, the women dress up in their nicest outfits and then Punchestown Ladies Day winners are declared based on who is wearing the nicest outfit.
| Start Time | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15:40pm | The Paddy Power Hunters Steeplechase for the Bishopscourt Cup | 2m 4f |
| 16:15pm | The EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Steeplechase | 2m 5f |
| 16:50pm | The Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Mares Handicap Steeplechase | 2m 5f |
| 17:25pm | The Paddy Power Champion Hurdle | 2m |
| 18:00pm | The Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle | 2m 4f |
| 18:35pm | The Irish Daily Star Champion hunters Steeplechase | 3m 120y |
| 19:05pm | The SalesSense International Novice Hurdle | 2m |
| 19:35pm | The Avision Young INH Flat Race | 2m 2f |
Day 5 - Punchestown Champion Four-Year-Old Hurdle
This big race on the final day of this marvellous horse racing festival is the Champion four-year-old hurdle that is run over a distance of two miles. Below is the full race card for Punchestown Saturday.
| Start Time | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15pm | The Dooley Insurance Group WFA Cross Country Steeplechase | 3m 1f |
| 14:40pm | The Punchestown Handicap Steeplechase | 3m 7f |
| 15:20pm | The Coolmore Kew Gardens Irish EBF Annie Power Mares Champion hurdle | 2m 4f |
| 16:00pm | The Ballymore Champion Four-Year-Old Hurdle | 2m |
| 16:30pm | The Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Steeplechase | 3m 120y |
| 17:05pm | The Punchestown Handicap Hurdle | 2m 4f |
| 17:40pm | The Punchestown Mares Handicap Hurdle | 2m 4f |
| 18:10pm | The Punchestown (Pro Am) Flat Race | 2m |
Punchestown Festival Betting: Runners and Odds
As we have shown from the race times, there are plenty of races for horse betting fans to put their money on. Over the course of this 5-day festival, all the best horses from across Ireland and the United Kingdom will compete in the aforementioned Punchestown racing fixtures.
Not only is there plenty of money up for grabs those associated with each horse such as the owners, jockeys, and trainers, but you, as a horse racing fan, can improve your odds if you are smart when it comes to who you put your money on.
In the following section, we are going to give you some very useful Punchestown betting tips that can go a long way to helping you out when you are trying to predict the results. However, before we jump right in and give you any Punchestown horse racing tips, we are going to give you the odds for the main race of each day.
In the tables below, you will find the entries for each race, their odds from some of the biggest sportsbooks, and who have trained them. It is always useful to get a good idea as to who the favourites for a race are and who has trained them as this can be the difference between you winning or losing your bet.
Although the Kildare event is fast approaching, bookmakers are yet to offer their odds for races. We will fill this information in when it is finally released by the sports betting sites.
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Punchestown Champion Steeplechase
The Champion Steeplechase has a prize pool of €250,000 and the winner gets a share of €150,000, while second place will get €50,000. The other four places will get a much smaller share of the remaining €50,000. Take a look at the table below to see who is favourite to walk away with the top prize.
| Runners | William Hill | Bet 365 | 888 Sport | BetVictor | Ladbrokes | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chacun Pour Soi | 5/4 | 6/5 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/10 | Willie Mullins |
| Allaho | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | Willie Mullins |
| Nube Negra | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | Dan Skelton |
| First Flow | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | Kim Bailey |
| Cilaos Emery | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Daly Tiger | 50/1 | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | Noel Meade |
| Castlegrace Paddy | 40/1 | 50/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | Pat Fahy |
Punchestown Gold Cup
The participants in the Gold Cup are competing for spoils worth €250,000, and the victor will walk away with a nice €150,000. The runner-up will win €50,000, while the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth will get the rest. Check out the Gold Cup odds in the table below.
| Runners | William Hill | Bet 365 | 888 Sport | BetVictor | Ladbrokes | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Boum Photo | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | Willie Mullins |
| Kemboy | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Melon | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 7/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Fakir D'oudairies | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | Joseph O'Brien |
| Easy Game | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Clan Des Obeaux | 3/1 | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | Mrs Denise Foster |
Punchestown Champion Stayers Hurdle
The horses in this race are fighting for a prize pool of €250,000. The winner of the race will collect €150,000, while the horse that comes second will claim €50,000. The rest of the prize fund will be shared between the other four horses that place. Below are all the entries for this prestigious race.
| Runners | William Hill | Unibet | BetVictor | Bet 365 | Ladbrokes | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agrapart | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1Mrs Jane Williams |
| Bacardys | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Beacon Edge | 7/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | Noel Meade |
| Diol Ker | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | Noel Meade |
| Flooring Porter | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 7/4 | Gavin Cromwell |
| French Dynamite | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | Mouse Morris |
| Fury Road | 12/1 | 7/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | Mrs Denise Foster |
| Klassical Dream | 25/1 | 16/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Lisnagar Oscar | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | Rebecca Curtis |
| Saldier | 20/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Sire Du Berlais | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | Mrs Denise Foster |
| Sole Pretender | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | Norman Lee |
| The Storyteller | 8/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | Mrs Denise Foster |
| Grand Roi | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | Mrs Denise Foster |
| James Du Berlais | 25/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 16/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Heaven Help Us | 20/1 | 16/1 | 25/1 | 16/1 | 33/1 | Paul Hennessy |
| Minella Melody | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | Henry de Bromhead |
| Mrs Milner | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | Paul Nolan |
Punchestown Champion Hurdle
The prize pool for this prestigious race stands at €250,000. The winner of this race will pick up €150,000, while second place will earn €50,000. The remaining money will be split between the other horses that place. Who is the favourite to walk away with the top prize? The table below will reveal all.
| Runners | William Hill | 888 Sport | BetVictor | Ladbrokes | Unibet | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeysuckle | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/7 | 4/7 | Henry de Bromhead |
| Epatante | 9/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | Nicky Henderson |
| Sharjah | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Abacadabras | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | Mrs Denise Foster |
| Aspire Tower | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | Henry de Bromhead |
| Goshen | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | Gary Moore |
| Jason The Militant | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | Henry de Bromhead |
| Darver Star | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | Gavin Cromwell |
Punchestown Champion Four-Year-Old Hurdle
There is a prize pool of €100,000 for this race, and the winner will pick up €60,000, while second place will get €20,000. The rest will be split between third, fourth, fifth, and sixth. Below are the participants that will be competing for the top prize in this race.
Update: The list of bookmakers odds below will be updated as soon as they send us their lists closer to date.
| Runners | William Hill | 888 Sport | Ladbrokes | Betiton | Mr Green | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilixios | 7/4 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | Henry de Bromhead |
| Zanahiyr | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 2/1 | 9/4 | Mrs Denise Foster |
| Haut En Couleurs | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | Willie Mullins |
| Saint Sam | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | Willie Mullins |
| Jeff Kidder | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | Noel Meade |
| Zoffanien | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | Denise Gerard Hogan |
| Mica Malpic | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | David Cottin |
| Druid's Altar | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | Joseph O'Brien |
| Palace Rock | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | Francis Casey |
Punchestown Tips
When you are betting on this event, or any horse race meeting, you can jump straight in and start placing bets without doing research, but if this is the strategy that you are going to use then you will lose more cash than you win. While there is every chance that you will win a bet every now and then, more often than not Lady Luck will not be on your side and you will lose your bet. Below we are going to give you some great tips that you should remember when you are thinking about betting on a horse in one of the races at this festival.
Trainers Are Important
Those who are new to the world of horse racing will often totally ignore the trainer of a horse that they are thinking about betting on, but this is a big mistake. The trainer that a horse has can have a huge impact on their chances of winning a race they are in. For example, when it comes to Irish racing results Punchestown, Willie Mullins has been at the top of his game for some time now. To give you an idea as to how successful he has been at Punchestown, back in 2018 he had winners in nearly half of the races. When you are looking at horses to bet on, you will not be doing yourself a disservice by focusing on those trained by Mullins.
Gordon Elliot has become Mullins' main rival in recent years, which is an indication of how good Elliot is himself. So, if none of Mullins' horses appeals to you, take a look to see if any horse running in the race you are interested in have been trained by Elliot.
Do Not Forget the Jockeys
When it comes to a horse's success, the jockey is obviously important too. There has been plenty of debate about whether the trainer or the jockey is more important, but that is somewhat irrelevant. If a quality horse has a bad jockey on his back, then there is every chance that the horse will be unsuccessful. Therefore, when you are looking at some horses to bet on, you should take a look at the jockey who will be riding them and then find out how successful they have been. Some of the most successful jockeys at Punchestown are Paul Townend, Rachael Blackmore, and Davy Russel.
Tips for the Big Races
You can improve your chances of winning a bet you place on a race by analysing trends. Below we will take a look at trends from the biggest race on each day, and these will help to improve your chances of backing the right horse.
Punchestown tips day 1 (Punchestown Steeplechase):
- From the last 11 winners, 8 of them were between the ages of 7-10
- Out of the previous 11 winners, 3 have been pre-race favourites, while 7 of them have been in the top 3
- From the last 11 victors, 7 of them had run in an event before the Champion Chase, while 11 had raced within the previous 48 days
- From the winners of the last 11 races, 8 had run at least one at Punchestown, while 7 of them had won at least 1 race at this festival
- All of the last 11 winners had at least 8 chase runs under their belts, while 10 of them had managed at least 8 chase wins
Punchestown tips day 2 (Gold Cup):
- 10 of the previous 11 winners have been aged 7 to 9
- From the previous 11 winners, 5 of them started the Gold Cup as favourites, while 7 were in the top 3
- Out of the last 11 victors, 4 won their previous race, while 10 of them had ran a race in the last 40 days
- From the last 11 winners, 10 had run at least twice at Punchestown, while 9 had won at least once at this festival
- Out of the last 11 winners, 10 had 7 or more previous chase runs, while all 11 winners had 3 or more previous chase wins
Punchestown tips day 3 (Champions Stayers hurdle):
- From the last 11 winners, 9 of them have been 7 or older
- Out of the last 11 winners, 5 started the race as favourites, while 8 were in the top 3
- From the previous 11 winners, 5 won their previous race, while 10 of them had ran in the last 51 days
- Out of the previous 11 victors, 9 of them had run at least once at Punchestown, while 9 also had at least one win
- From the last 11 winners, 9 had 9 or more previous hurdle races under their belts, while 8 had 5 or more hurdle wins to their name
Punchestown tips Day 4 (Champion Hurdle):
- Out of the last 11 victors, 9 of them have been aged 6-8
- From the last 11 winners, 8 had started the race as favourites, while 10 of them were in the top 3
- From the previous 11 champions, 6 won their race before the Champion Hurdle, while 10 had raced at least once in the last 52 days
- From the last 11 winners, 9 horses had run at least once at Punchestown, while 9 had picked up at least one win at this festival
- From the previous 11 winners, 10 had raced at least 7 times over hurdles, while all 11 winners had 3 or more victories over hurdles
Punchestown tips Day 5 (Champion 4-year-old Hurdle):
- From the last 11 winners, 5 of them have been favourites, while 9 of them have been in the top 3
- From the last 11 victors, 2 of them won their previous race before this one, while 10 of them had ran in the last 50 days
- Out of the last 11 champions. 4 had run at least once at Punchestown, while only one of them had won before at this festival
- All 11 previous winners had 3 or more previous hurdle runs, while all of them had 1 or more win over hurdles
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Free Bets
So, now that we have provided you with some very useful information that will definitely help you when you are betting on races at Punchestown, we shall quickly take a look at some free bets. Nowadays, most bookies will offer free bets to new customers in order to entice them to open an account with them. Free bets are not all the same quality, so in the table below we have provided you with what we feel are some of the best free bet offers on the table at the moment.
You can use the following free bets on whatever sporting event you like, but if you open an account with any of these bookies when the Punchestown Festival is on, we recommend you use your free bets on those.
| Punchestown Free Bets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | Bet credits of up to €100 | Claim Now |
| William Hill | Place a €10 bet and get free bets worth €40 | Claim Now |
| 888sport | Place a €10 horse race bet and you will get 6 x €5 free bets | Claim Now |
| BetVictor | Place a €10 bet a receive free bet bonuses worth €30 | Claim Now |
| Unibet | Up to €40 back if your first race bet loses and €10 casino bonus | Claim Now |
N.B. Bonuses change all the time since bookies have to come up with innovative ways to stay that one step ahead of all of their main rivals. Therefore, there could be the chance that the bonuses in the table above do not match what is on offer at the relevant bookie. This is something we are not in much control of, but we do try our best to update every page regularly. Even if the bonuses have changed, we are certain that the new bonus will be as good or even better.
Previews
Below you will be able to find some Punchestown previews.
Willie Mullins is Looking for More Wins
There is one man that really enjoys this Festival, and that man is Willie Mullins. He has had more success at this festival than any other jockey. He has picked up 164 wins, and will be hoping to add a considerable number to that this time around. Anyone who knows their horse racing, definitely would not bet against him doing just that.
Gordon Elliot Will Resume His Rivalry with Mullins
Gordon Elliot has gone on to become a very good trainer in his own right, and this has led to him becoming a bit of a rival to Mullins. The two will be battling it out to be the Top Trainer at Punchestown, and it will be fascinating to watch the battle unfold. Elliot has 110 wins at this festival, and he will be desperate to add more to that pretty impressive figure.
There Will Be No Attendance
Due to the pandemic, there will be no attendance this year. While this will be sad news to horse racing fans across the world, there are still many ways that you can follow all the action from home. This is what we are going to discuss now.
Freeview: Since this is a big horse racing meeting, the races should be shown live on either ITV or Channel 4. Check the schedule a bit closer to the time to see what time the coverage will start.
Racing TV: With regards to racing channels in Great Britain and Ireland, Racing TV is the king as it shows live action from 35 racetracks in the UK and 26 in Ireland. Each year they show their viewers around 8,000 races, with a lot of those being exclusive to the channel. If you are in Britain, you can watch the channel if you happen to be a customer of Sky or Virgin, while those in Ireland can watch if they have subscribed to Vodafone, Virgin, or Sky.
Bookmakers: Placing bets on horses is so popular that bookies know that it is wise to show live streams for a variety of horse race meetings around the world. The best sportsbooks out there will have the races from the Punchestown Festival, so simply log into your account to enjoy them.
2021 Winners
The 2020 Festival did not go ahead because of the Covid-19 pandemic, so when it came to the 2021 Gold Cup, the reigning champion was Kemboy, who was raced by Ruby Walsh and trained by Willie Mullins. However, he had a poor race this time around and came fourth out of a field of 6. In the table below, you can see the full results for the 2021 Punchestown Gold Cup.
| Horses in Finishing Order | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clan Des Obeaux | S Twiston-Davis | P Nicholls | 10/3 |
| Al Boum Photo | P Townend | W Mullins | 6/4f |
| Fakir D'oudairies | M P Walsh | J P O'Brien | 11/2 |
| Kemboy | D Mullins | W Mullins | 4/1 |
| Easy Game | D E Mullins | W P Mullins | 28/1 |
| Melon | B Hayes | W P Mullins | 12/1 |
FAQ
When is the Punchestown Festival?
The Punchestown Festival will take place from the 27th of April until the 1st of May.
Is Punchestown Festival Cancelled?
The Punchestown Festival is not cancelled this year, but it will be run behind closed doors, meaning no fans can attend.
How Far is Punchestown from Dublin?
The distance from Punchestown to Dublin is 40km.
How to Bet on Punchestown Gold Cup?
Betting on the Punchestown Gold Cup is just as easy as betting on any other horse race. You just need to sign into your sportsbook account, head over to the horse racing section, find the Gold Cup odds, choose a horse, click on it, place your stake, and click submit.
What Are Good Horse Racing Odds?
Well, this is not easy to answer as everyone is after something different. However, in our opinion, good horse racing odds are those that allow you to make a nice profit should you win.
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