Five days that close the Irish jumps season, often called Ireland's answer to the Cheltenham Festival. Twelve Grade 1 races across the week, headed by the Punchestown Gold Cup.
Punchestown at a glance
259 days awayDatesTue 27 Apr - Sat 1 May 2027
Duration5 days
Feature racePunchestown Gold Cup (G1)
CodeJumps
Course established1875
Capacity—
DirectionRight-handed
Nearest stationSallins & Naas rail station (approx. 15-minute drive); festival shuttle buses
Where it is
CoursePunchestownNaas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Nearest stationSallins & Naas rail station (approx. 15-minute drive); festival shuttle buses
Headline races
Punchestown Gold Cup (G1)
Champion Hurdle (G1)
Champion Chase (G1)
Our Punchestown coverage
Festival Guide
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Racecourse Guide
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Festival Review
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Racecourse Guide
A Day at Punchestown: Visitor Guide
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Racecourse Guide
Betting at Punchestown: A Course Guide
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Racecourse Guide
The History of Punchestown
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Racecourse Guide
The Punchestown Gold Cup: Race Guide
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