13:30 Punchestown (IRE) 15 Feb 2026
Concept Colours Noel Byrne Memorial Rated Novice Chase
5YO plus
Winner €13,200 - 4 ran
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead travelling well 3 out, led entering straight, ridden clear before last, stayed on strongly under hands and heels run-in, easily
held up in touch in last, disputed 3rd and slight mistake 6th, 3rd 4 out, ridden and went 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders in 3rd, disputed 3rd from 6th, dropped to last 4 out, ridden next, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace to go moderate 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
led, pushed along and joined 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, moderate 3rd 2 out, no extra, dropped to moderate 4th close home
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €3.69 (3, 1) |
| Win | €1.84 (3) |
| Exacta | €3.10 (3, 1) |
| Trifecta | €7.30 (3, 1, 2) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 6 | Springt De La Mare | 6 | 11 9 | - | 13F-531 | 35 days | G P Cromwell (49 miles) | Keith Donoghue | 9/ 2 | 4:21.60 | |
| 2024 | Heavy | 5 | Mister Policeman | 6 | 11 9 | - | 411-13 | 37 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 1/ 2 | 4:25.10 | |
| 2023 | Yielding | 5 | Indiana Jones | 7 | 11 5 | - | FF-8343 | 42 days | M F Morris (98 miles) | Darragh O'Keeffe | 10/ 11 | 4:18.70 | |
| 2022 | Heavy | 9 | Ciel De Neige | 7 | 11 12 | - | 291211 | 57 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Mark Walsh | 5/ 4 | 4:14.60 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 8 | Farmix | 6 | 11 9 | - | 4221-14 | 32 days | Liz Doyle (82 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 4/ 1 | 4:23.00 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 6 | Yaha Fizz | 10 | 11 3 | - | 903-507 | 31 days | E D Delany (49 miles) | Ryan Treacy | 33/ 1 | 4:17.00 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 6 | Riders Onthe Storm | 6 | 11 3 | - | 1260-43 | 46 days | T J Taaffe (19 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 2/ 1 | 4:03.40 |
