Race Lights

Punchestown 16:15

Race 4 SBK Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle (2m 4f 118y)

2nd May 26

Horse
Jade De Grugy
Jockey
Paul Townend
Trainer
W P Mullins
Ladies and gents, hold onto your hats! At Punchestown at 16:15, amidst the majestic backdrop of the SBK Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle over 2 miles, 4 furlongs, and 118 yards, 'Jade De Grugy' stands out as the showstopper. Trained by W P Mullins and with Paul Townend in the saddle, this might as well be a spectacle of skill and legacy. While she might not have stormed the tracks recently, she periodically flashes brilliance with 3 wins under her belt over the past two years. That solid 43% strike rate over 720 days speaks of talent that might just need the right conditions—like today's yielding going—to strut her stuff. 'Jade De Grugy' may not be alone in this endeavor, as 'Ill Raise A Glass' and 'Place De La Nation', also trained by W P Mullins, join the fray. The former has shown consistent form although perhaps not at the leadership pace, handling the course beautifully in previous runs. On the other hand, 'Place De La Nation' exposes potential with a reasonable field performance over the past year and might surprise us yet. However, with a not-so-flattering recent 14-day course strike rate for the jockey, betting might be more heart-led than stats-informed. Finally, keep a casual eye on the dark horse 'Wodhooh', another potential cracker of a runner, which could upset the day's predictions if the wind blows right, though the greater consensus leans toward 'Jade De Grugy' as today's favourite. Roll those lucky dice and remember, win or lose, it’s all in good fun. Bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 2nd May 2026

Loading runners

Course SR 26.17% (from last 386 races)

Course & Distance SR 47.37% (from last 19 races)

View previous Punchestown Race Meetings