16:25 punchestown Thursday 30th April 2026

    16:25 PUNCHESTOWN

    Winner EUR €73,625 - 5 runners

    2m 75yds

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    The high-class KOPEK DES BORDES (3) looked the most likely winner prior to blundering at the final fence in the G1 Arkle at Cheltenham. That form makes him the standout in this feature and holding the right credentials can take this out. IRISH PANTHER (1) resumed in the G1 Queen Mother Champion Chase. May come on from that outing. Ability is there and he is worth including. SALVATOR MUNDI (5) underperformed when runner-up on latest outing at Aintree however cannot be discounted. PURE STEEL (4) holds claims in spite of unseating the rider most recently among G1 company at Fairyhouse. Thereabouts eased in distance.

    No. Form
    Horse Racing
    Comments
    Age
    Weight
    OR
    Jockey(Claim)
    Trainer
    Best Odds
    1

    1126

    Irish Panther
    (50)b, gb, g
    9
    11-12
    T Eddie & HartyJ Kieren Buckley
    • 9
    • 11-12
    • Kieren Buckley
    • Eddie & Harty
    2

    12114

    Jacobs Ladder
    (25)b, gb, g
    7
    11-12
    T Gordon ElliottJ Jack Kennedy
    • 7
    • 11-12
    • Jack Kennedy
    • Gordon Elliott
    3

    412

    Kopek Des Bordes
    (51)b, gb, g
    6
    11-12
    T Willie MullinsJ P Townend
    • 6
    • 11-12
    • P Townend
    • Willie Mullins
    4

    31510

    Pure Steel
    (25)b, gb, g
    6
    11-12
    T James Joseph ManganJ Mark Walsh
    • 6
    • 11-12
    • Mark Walsh
    • James Joseph Mangan
    5

    2612

    Salvator Mundi
    (19)b, gb, g
    6
    11-12
    T Willie MullinsJ Harry Cobden
    • 6
    • 11-12
    • Harry Cobden
    • Willie Mullins

    Non-Runners