PUNCHESTOWN 2016 IRISH NATIONAL HUNT FESTIVAL MEDIA GUIDE For further information, please contact: Shona Dreaper PR & Communications Manager Punchestown Racecourse Naas, Co. Kildare Tel: +353 (0) 45 897704 Mob: +353 (0) 87 905 9669 Fax: +353 (0) 45 897319 [email protected] www.punchestown.com PAST RESULTS The Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1), 2m, €100,000, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Year Horse Age/Wt Owner Trainer Jockey SP 2015 Douvan 5-11-12 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/6 Fav 2014 Faugheen 6-11-12 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 1/2 Fav 2013 Jezki 5-11-12 J P McManus Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 2/1 2012 Alderwood 8-11-12 J P McManus Tom Mullins A P McCoy 5/2 2011 Shot From The Hip 7-11-12 J P McManus Edward O’Grady A P McCoy 11/2 2010 Blackstairmountain 5-11-12 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Paul Townend 5/1 2009 Hurricane Fly 5-11-12 George Creighton/Rose Boyd Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 4/6 Fav 2008 Jered 6-11-12 J P McManus Noel Meade A P McCoy 7/4 Fav 2007 Clopf 6-11-12 Bernard Heffernan Edward O’Grady Barry Geraghty 7/4 Fav 2006 Iktitaf 5-11-11 Mrs Pat Sloan Noel Meade Ruby Walsh 8/1 2005 Wild Passion 5-11-11 Des Sharkey Noel Meade Paul Carberry 7/4 Fav 2004 Brave Inca 6-11-12 Novices §Syndicate Colm Murphy Barry Cash 2/1 Fav 2003 Back In Front 6-11-12 Dermot Cox Edward O’Grady Norman Williamson 4/11 Fav 2002 Scottish Memories 6-11-12 Mary Halligan Noel Meade Paul Carberry 11/4 *2001 Ned Kelly 5-11-11 Sue Magnier Edward O’Grady Norman Williamson 4/5 Fav 2000 Moscow Flyer 6-12-00 Brian Kearney Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 10/1 1999 Cardinal Hill 5-11-13 J P McManus Noel Meade Charlie Swan 1/2 Fav 1998 His Song 5-11-13 David Lloyd Mouse Morris A P McCoy 6/4 1997 Midnight Legend 6-12-00 Hilda Clarke David Nicholson GB Richard Johnson 7/4 Fav 1996 Dance Beat 5-11-08 Mrs E Queally Jessica Harrington John Shortt 7/2 1995 Hotel Minella 8-12-00 John J Nallen Aidan O’Brien Charlie Swan 5/4 Fav 1994 Klairon Davis 5-11-13 Chris Jones Arthur Moore Tom Horgan 7/4 Fav 1993 Bayrouge 5-11-08 Joe Crowley Anne-Marie O’Brien Richard Dunwoody 7/2 1992 Fortune And Fame 5-11-13 Michael Smurfit Dermot Weld Brendan Sheridan 11/4 Fav 1991 Young Pokey 6-12-00 Maurice Oberstein Oliver Sherwood GB Jamie Osborne 5/2 1990 Vestris Abu 4-10-05 Mrs C Shubotham Jim Bolger Charlie Swan 5/2 1989 The Proclamation 6-10-13 J M Whaley Paddy Prendergast Richard Dunwoody 9/2 1988 El-Sid Senor 5-11-07 T Miley Francis Flood Frank Berry 9/4 Fav 1987 High Plains 5-11-05 Raymond Mould David Nicholson GB Richard Dunwoody 8/1 1986 Barney Burnett 6-11-09 P Donovan Ruby Walsh Brendan Sheridan Evs Fav 1985 Hungary Hur 6-11-06 Mrs A Fegan Paddy Mullins Tony Mullins 5/1 1984 Gav’s Delight 6-11-07 N McGrady Michael Cunningham Ken Morgan 2/5 Fav 1983 Dawn Run 5-11-07 Mrs Charmian Hill Paddy Mullins Tony Mullins 5/2 Fav 1982 Bustineto 4-10-05 Timothy Kinsella Mick O’Toole Niall Madden 5/2 1981 Tie Anchor 4-10-09 Daniel Hale Paddy Prendergast Tommy McGivern 2/1 Fav 1980 Deep Gale 7-11-08 J P McManus Edward O’Grady Mr Frank Codd 7/1 BoyleSports Champion Chase (Grade 1), 2m, €200,000, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Year Horse Age/Wt Owner Trainer Jockey SP 2015 Felix Yonger 9-11-12 Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins Danny Mullins 5/1 2014 Sizing Europe 12-11-12 Ann & Alan Potts P’ship Henry de Bromhead Andrew Lynch 7/1 2013 Sprinter Sacre 7-11-12 Mrs Caroline Mould Nicky Henderson GB Barry Geraghty 1/9 Fav 2012 Sizing Europe 10-11-12 Ann & Alan Potts P’ship Henry de Bromhead Andrew Lynch 8/13 Fav 2011 Big Zeb 10-11-12 Pat Redmond Colm Murphy Barry Geraghty 9/4 2010 Golden Silver 8-11-12 Violet O’Leary Willie Mullins Paul Townend 12/1 2009 Master Minded 6-11-12 Clive Smith Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh 30/100 Fav 2008 Twist Magic 6-11-12 Barry Fulton, Tony Hayward, Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh 6/4 Fav Michael Lynch 2007 Mansony 8-11-12 Michael Mulholland Arthur Moore Davy Russell 13/2 2006 Newmill 8-11-12 Mary Hayes John Murphy Andrew McNamara 5/4 Fav 2005 Rathgar Beau 9-11-12 One-O-Eight Racing Club Eamon Sheehy Shay Barry 8/1 2004 Moscow Flyer 10-11-12 Brian Kearney Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 4/11 Fav 2003 Flagship Uberalles 9-12-00 J P McManus Philip Hobbs GB Richard Johnson 8/1 2002 Strong Run 9-12-00 Michael McGrath Noel Meade Paul Carberry 4/1 *2001 Micko’s Dream 9-12-00 Sport Racing Club Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 5/1 2000 Get Real 9-11-06 Pioneer Heat-Treatment Nicky Henderson GB Mick Fitzgerald 3/1 1999 Celibate 8-11-09 Stamford Bridge P’ship Charlie Mann GB Richard Dunwoody 7/1 1998 Big Matt 10-10-11 Ted Benfield & Bill Brown Nicky Henderson GB Mick Fitzgerald 16/1 1997 Klairon Davis 8-12-00 Chris Jones Arthur Moore Francis Woods 11/10 Fav 1996 Klairon Davis 7-12-00 Chris Jones Arthur Moore Francis Woods 5/2 1995 Strong Platinum 7-11-01 Theresa McCoubrey Paddy Burke Conor O’Dwyer 3/1 Fav 1994 Saraemma 8-10-12 Dermot Cox Homer Scott Kevin O’Brien 16/1 1993 Viking Flagship 6-10-07 Roach Foods Ltd David Nicholson GB Richard Dunwoody 5/4 Fav 1992 The Musical Priest 10-10-07 Mrs Seamus Purcell Michael Purcell Jason Titley 8/1 1991 Good For A Laugh 7-9-11 Dr Michael Smurfit Arthur Moore Charlie Swan 8/1 1990 Rust Never Sleeps 6-10-06 D M Murphy Austin Leahy Gerry O’Neill 14/1 1989 Super Furrow 9-12-00 Mrs M Marshall Jerry O’Neill Padge Gill 12/1 1988 Flying Ferret 7-9-07 Mrs V O’Leary Tony Redmond Brendan Powell 8/1 1987 Eddie Wee 11-10-12 Mrs Y Rock Billy Rock Conor O’Dwyer 11/2 Jt Fav 1986 Another Brownie 7-9-07 S Lucey M McGrath J P Byrne 6/1 1985 Buck House 7-11-07 Mrs S Purcell Mouse Morris Tommy Carmody 11/10 Fav 1984 Travelowen 7-12-00 Mrs M Kelly Tom Costello Mr Tom Costello 6/4 Fav 1983 Turloughmore Lad 8-9-07 M McDonagh Paddy Norris Paul Leech 7/1 1982 Light The Wad 9-11-03 Exors of Patrick Downey Dessie Hughes Tom Morgan 3/1 1981 Light The Wad 8-10-10 Patrick Downey Dessie Hughes Frank Leavy 6/1 1980 Paddy Bouler 7-11-04 P Rooney Pat Rooney S Lynch 7/4 Fav *Run at Fairyhouse Growise Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1), 3m 1f, €100,000, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Year Horse Age/Wt Owner Trainer Jockey SP 2015 Valseur Lido 6-11-10 Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 15/2 2014 Carlingford Lough 8-11-10 J P McManus John Kiely A P McCoy 7/2 2013 Mount Benbulben 8-11-10 Barry Connell Gordon Elliott Danny Mullins 14/1 2012 Sir Des Champs 6-11-10 Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Davy Russell 2/7 Fav 2011 Quito De La Roque 7-11-10 Gigginstown House Stud Colm Murphy Davy Russell 7/2 2010 Kempes 7-11-10 J P McManus Willie Mullins A P McCoy 9/1 2009 Rare Bob 7-11-10 D A Syndicate Dessie Hughes Paddy Flood 7/1 2008 Air Force One 6-11-10 Brian Walsh (Co. Kildare) Charlie Mann GB Noel Fehily 2/1 2007 Offshore Account 7-11-10 Brian Polly Charlie Swan Denis O’Regan 16/1 2006 Missed That 7-11-10 Violet O’Leary Willie Mullins David Casey 4/1 2005 Forget The Past 7-11-10 Sean Mulryan Michael O’Brien Timmy Murphy 7/4 Fav 2004 Lord Sam 8-11-08 Plain Peeps Victor Dartnall GB Jim Culloty 5/4 Fav 2003 Heart Midoltian 6-11-00 Mrs Seamus Neville Seamus Neville Davy Russell 16/1 2002 Native Endurance 6-10-09 Patrick J O’Donovan Paddy Mullins David Casey 11/2 *2001 Sackville 8-11-12 Seamus O’Farrell Frances Crowley David Casey 4/11 Fav 2000 Zourito 7-12-00 Wilson Dennison Arthur Moore Barry Cash 100/30 1999 Ferbet Junior 6-12-00 David Attwood Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 3/1 1998 Fiddlers Tune 8-11-05 Herb M Stanley Michael Cunningham A P McCoy 7/2 1997 Linton Rocks 8-11-08 Hon. Mrs Townshend Tim Thomson Jones GB Richard Dunwoody 7/4 Fav 1996 Shanagarry 7-12-00 Patrick Heffernan Patrick Heffernan Conor O’Dwyer 3/1 1995 Camitrov 5-11-03 Jim Lewis Simon Christian GB Richard Dunwoody 7/2 1994 Belvederian 7-12-00 Tony O’Reilly Mouse Morris Graham Bradley 8/11 Fav 1993 Force Seven 6-11-05 Sheila Moore Paddy Mullins Trevor Horgan 11/4 Fav 1992 Milford Quay 9-11-10 W A Jones Martin Pipe GB Peter Scudamore 15/8 Fav * Run at Fairyhouse Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1), 3m, €100,000 Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Year Horse Age/Wt Owner Trainer Jockey SP 2015 Killultagh Vic 6-11-10 Mrs R Boyd, Mrs M J Willie Mullins Paul Townend 8/1 Armstrong, J B Anderson 2014 Beat That 6-11-10 Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson GB Barry Geraghty 11/8 Fav 2013 Morning Assembly 6-11-10 Clipper Logistics Ltd Pat Fahy Davy Condon 14/1 2012 Marasonnien 6-11-10 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins Paul Townend 12/1 2011 Askanna 6-11-01 John Asple Colin Bowe Mr Barry O’Neill 33/1 2010 Rigour Back Bob 5-11-07 Gaticoma Syndicate Edward O’Grady Barry Geraghty 6/1 2009 The Midnight Club 8-11-06 C C R Racing Syndicate Willie Mullins Emmet Mullins 7/4Fav 2008 Got Attitude 5-11-05 David Reid Scott Jessica Harrington Barry Geraghty 16/1 Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1), 3m 1f, €200,000, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Year Horse Age/Wt Owner Trainer Jockey SP 2015 Don Cossack 8-11-10 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Paul Carberry 5/2 2014 Boston Bob 9-11-10 Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh 5/2 Fav 2013 Sir Des Champs 7-11-10 Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Davy Russell 2/1 Fav 2012 China Rock 9-11-10 Michael O’Flynn Mouse Morris Barry Geraghty 20/1 2011 Follow The Plan 8-11-10 Redgap Partnership Oliver McKiernan Tom Doyle 20/1 2010 Planet Of Sound 8-11-10 Charles Lloyd-Baker Philip Hobbs GB Richard Johnson 14/1 2009 Notre Pere 8-11-10 Tilly Conway Jim Dreaper Andrew Lynch 15/8 Fav 2008 Neptune Collonges 7-11-10 John Hales Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh 9/10 Fav 2007 Neptune Collonges 6-11-12 John Hales Paul Nicholls GB Ruby Walsh