Punchestown Smart Stats | Wednesday 14th Oct 2026
Our Smart Stats page contains a host of vital pointers for punters for every UK and Irish race meeting. Here, you can view an at-a-glance snapshot of the key pointers for punters including Hot and Cold tables and Course Tables for Jockeys and Trainers plus information on horses including beaten favourites, runners wearing headgear, horses that have won in the last seven days, horses dropping in class and those that have won off a higher handicap mark in the past.
Smart Stats last updated on: Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 09:59
Hot Jockeys (14/9/2026 - 14/10/2026)
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr Patrick Mullins | 7 | 13 | 53.8% | +12.76 |
| 2 | Paul Townend | 9 | 26 | 34.6% | -6.82 |
| 3 | Jack Kennedy | 11 | 44 | 25.0% | -5.89 |
| 4 | Mr H C Swan | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +1.61 |
| 5 | Mr A Ryan | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -7.33 |
| 6 | Mr L P Shanahan | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -3.00 |
| 7 | A O'Sullivan | 4 | 25 | 16.0% | +8.82 |
| 8 | Cian Quirke | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | -20.64 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Gainford | 81 |
| 2 | Ross Berry | 54 |
| 3 | Mr B T Stone | 41 |
| 4 | Tiernan Power Roche | 38 |
| 5 | J J Slevin | 36 |
Hot Trainers (14/9/2026 - 14/10/2026)
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B Connell | 3 | 8 | 37.5% | -1.00 |
| 2 | J Queally | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -3.00 |
| 3 | E Bolger | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -2.00 |
| 4 | R P Cody | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -1.00 |
| 5 | W P Mullins | 17 | 81 | 21.0% | -4.65 |
| 6 | J P O'Brien | 23 | 125 | 18.4% | -1.20 |
| 7 | A Slattery | 14 | 86 | 16.3% | +0.67 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P Maher | 81 |
| 2 | W J Austin | 52 |
| 3 | D Buckley | 42 |
| 4 | A Kinirons | 20 |
| 5 | J C McConnell | 19 |
Top Punchestown Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Townend | 104 | 246 | 42.3% | -2.68 |
| 2 | Mark Walsh | 43 | 245 | 17.6% | -64.70 |
| 3 | Jack Kennedy | 41 | 237 | 17.3% | -14.54 |
| 4 | Mr Patrick Mullins | 29 | 105 | 27.6% | -12.15 |
| 5 | Darragh O'Keeffe | 27 | 309 | 8.7% | -90.87 |
| 6 | Keith Donoghue | 22 | 211 | 10.4% | -77.69 |
| 7 | J J Slevin | 21 | 184 | 11.4% | -10.20 |
| 8 | Sean Flanagan | 16 | 187 | 8.6% | -74.50 |
| 9 | Donagh Meyler | 15 | 137 | 10.9% | -61.42 |
| 10 | Sam Ewing | 14 | 145 | 9.7% | +24.50 |
| 11 | Brian Hayes | 12 | 136 | 8.8% | -17.20 |
| 12 | Simon Torrens | 12 | 165 | 7.3% | -56.72 |
| 13 | Mr Derek O'Connor | 11 | 74 | 14.9% | -2.00 |
| 14 | Tiernan Power Roche | 10 | 68 | 14.7% | -3.00 |
| 15 | Mr H C Swan | 9 | 76 | 11.8% | -1.00 |
| 16 | Danny Gilligan | 9 | 125 | 7.2% | -58.96 |
| 17 | Mr J L Gleeson | 8 | 57 | 14.0% | -17.11 |
| 18 | Kevin Sexton | 7 | 91 | 7.7% | +47.25 |
| 19 | Aidan Kelly | 7 | 113 | 6.2% | +23.00 |
| 20 | Jordan Gainford | 7 | 128 | 5.5% | -40.04 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr Patrick Mullins | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | +4.71 |
| 2 | Kevin Sexton | 3 | 10 | 30.0% | +4.25 |
| 3 | Sam Ewing | 2 | 7 | 28.6% | +2.25 |
| 4 | Jack Kennedy | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.50 |
| 5 | Michael Kenneally | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -3.20 |
| 6 | Eoghan Finegan | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | +49.00 |
| 7 | P J O'Hanlon | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -8.00 |
| 8 | Aidan Kelly | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -3.00 |
Top Punchestown Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W P Mullins | 186 | 806 | 23.1% | -43.27 |
| 2 | G Elliott | 100 | 780 | 12.8% | -3.20 |
| 3 | G P Cromwell | 44 | 354 | 12.4% | -1.00 |
| 4 | H De Bromhead | 40 | 352 | 11.4% | +3.00 |
| 5 | P J Rothwell | 13 | 233 | 5.6% | -2.00 |
| 6 | B Connell | 12 | 51 | 23.5% | +4.50 |
| 7 | J P O'Brien | 12 | 107 | 11.2% | -8.00 |
| 8 | T M Walsh | 10 | 58 | 17.2% | +4.00 |
| 9 | E Mullins | 9 | 70 | 12.9% | -15.75 |
| 10 | R O'Sullivan | 9 | 122 | 7.4% | -4.00 |
| 11 | P Nolan | 9 | 135 | 6.7% | -1.00 |
| 12 | Peter Fahey | 8 | 116 | 6.9% | -10.25 |
| 13 | Liz Doyle | 6 | 63 | 9.5% | -1.00 |
| 14 | A J Martin | 6 | 72 | 8.3% | -1.00 |
| 15 | E Bolger | 6 | 76 | 7.9% | -1.00 |
| 16 | D A McLoughlin | 6 | 96 | 6.2% | +5.00 |
| 17 | M F Morris | 5 | 67 | 7.5% | -4.00 |
| 18 | J C McConnell | 5 | 132 | 3.8% | -5.00 |
| 19 | P Maher | 4 | 88 | 4.5% | -6.20 |
| 20 | R P Cody | 3 | 26 | 11.5% | -2.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G Elliott | 6 | 21 | 28.6% | -1.00 |
| 2 | R O'Sullivan | 4 | 12 | 33.3% | -1.00 |
| 3 | H De Bromhead | 4 | 14 | 28.6% | -1.00 |
| 4 | Peter Fahey | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -2.00 |
| 5 | W P Mullins | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | +2.21 |
| 6 | J P Ryan | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +16.00 |
| 7 | E Bolger | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +3.00 |
| 8 | G P Cromwell | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | +4.00 |
| 9 | P J Rothwell | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -1.00 |
Beaten Favourites Last Time Out
Runners at today’s meeting that were beaten favourite (inc joint and co-favourite) last time out.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Peak | 2:10 | R O'Sullivan | Danny Gilligan |
| Vitorio Piel | 3:55 | E Mullins | Donagh Meyler |
| Smallcraftwarning | 4:30 | J P Ryan | D King |
| Hilly Filly | 5:40 | R O'Sullivan | Mr L P Shanahan |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Heritage | 1:35 | S R B Crawford | J J Slevin | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Deralo Ir | 2:10 | A J Martin | D King | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Amanha | 2:45 | D A McLoughlin | P J O'Hanlon | Tongue Strap |
| Cleopatra's Needle | 2:45 | H Rogers | Sean Flanagan | Hood |
| Avalo | 3:20 | Peter Fahey | Sam Ewing | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Boo Radley | 3:20 | W P Mullins | Brian Hayes | Tongue Strap |
| Feud | 3:20 | Gerard O'Leary | Sean Flanagan | Blinkers 1st |
| Friary Road | 3:20 | T M Walsh | J H Williamson | Tongue Strap |
| Kevin's Pride | 3:20 | J C McConnell | Alex Harvey | Tongue Strap |
| Open Secret | 3:20 | G Elliott | Eoghan Finegan | Tongue Strap |
| Park Of Kings | 3:20 | P Nolan | Simon Torrens | Tongue Strap |
| Take The Free | 3:20 | E Bolger | Mark Walsh | Hood 1st |
| Miss Fourie | 3:55 | G Elliott | Danny Gilligan | Cheek Piece |
| Apple's Of Bresil | 4:30 | B Connell | Sean Flanagan | Tongue Strap |
| Croke Park | 4:30 | G Elliott | Jack Kennedy | Cheek Piece |
| Smallcraftwarning | 4:30 | J P Ryan | D King | Tongue Strap |
| Aurea Fortuna | 5:07 | A J Martin | Mr Finian Maguire | Tongue Strap |
| Fr Gilligansvoyge | 5:07 | J G Carr | Ms P R Briselden | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Giant Haystacks | 5:07 | R O'Sullivan | Mr D McGill | Tongue Strap |
| Harbour Highway | 5:07 | E Mullins | Mr Derek O'Connor | Blinkers 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Mags Nelson | 5:07 | R O'Sullivan | Mr L P Shanahan | Cheek Piece 1st |
| My Cullen | 5:07 | J J Hanlon | Mr J L Gleeson | Cheek Piece |
| Subset | 5:07 | P Maher | Mr B Coonan | Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soleil D'aure | 5:40 | Jack Doyle | Mr A Ryan | 98 Miles |
| Rich Treasure | 1:35 | A D Leahy | Darragh O'Keeffe | 47 Miles |
Top Earners
Top 10 horses running at today’s meeting ordered by win and place prize money.
| Rank | Name | Race Time | Trainer | Owner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croke Park | 4:30 | G Elliott | Gigginstown House Stud | £168,485.54 |
| 2 | Gorgeous Tom | 4:30 | H De Bromhead | Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd | £112,068.58 |
| 3 | Bunting | 3:55 | W P Mullins | Tony Bloom | £77,404.59 |
| 4 | Smallcraftwarning | 4:30 | J P Ryan | We Win Farming Syndicate | £70,503.29 |
| 5 | Sir Allen | 3:55 | A Slattery | Eight Star Syndicate | £63,693.05 |
| 6 | Park Of Kings | 3:20 | P Nolan | John P McManus | £59,646.43 |
| 7 | Wonderful Everyday | 3:20 | W P Mullins | Mangan Murphy Drew Cahill Partnership | £58,487.61 |
| 8 | Miss Fourie | 3:55 | G Elliott | Ms Aisling Molloy | £55,241.48 |
| 9 | Duke Silver | 3:20 | J P O'Brien | Miss Sarah O'Brien | £48,141.40 |
| 10 | Fr Gilligansvoyge | 5:07 | J G Carr | Richard J Farrell | £44,660.93 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Grand Sweeney | 2:10 | Tiernan Power Roche | M Fahey > P J Rothwell |
| Soleil D'aure | 5:40 | Mr A Ryan | P M J Doyle > Jack Doyle |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 192 | 62.5% |
