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Punchestown 17:25

Race 6 Goffs Defender Bumper (2m 132y)

28th Apr 26

Horse
Altesse Du Luy
Jockey
Mr P W Mullins
Trainer
W P Mullins
Let's saddle up for the Race 6 Goffs Defender Bumper at Punchestown, kicking off at the rather civilised local time of 17:25. The race spans a brisk 2m 132y on going that’s yielding-good to yielding in places on the cross country course. First out of the gate in our little analysis, we've got the filly Altesse Du Luy, young at age 4 and under the seasoned guidance of Mr P W Mullins with the training savvy of W P Mullins. Altesse Du Luy, while lacking in race experience—a common theme in this field—has a training setup that boasts a solid strike rate over the past 180 days. The jockey-trainer combo here operates with a stirring 19% success from their last 60 days' outings, clear indicators that they mean business. Given this, it should come as no surprise that Altesse Du Luy is predicted to take the crown today. Also keep an eye on Tacograph and Goliath's Sun, both also under trainer W P Mullins and making their respective debuts. Tacograph has Ms J Townend in the saddle, a jockey who’s shown promise with a win rate of 19% with this trainer over recent months, while Goliath's Sun is paired with Mr P A King. Our main contenders' lack of field experience means this race is very much anyone's to claim, making for an exciting gamble! Best of luck with your bets today—let’s hope the Punchestown course brings all the thrills without the spills! Remember, always enjoy the races responsibly.
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:17 am on 28th April 2026

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Course & Distance SR 25.00% (from last 44 races)

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