Distance bands
- 2m2/6 fav wins · 33.3% · +4.8% ROI6 races · Small sample
- 2m1f0/6 fav wins · 0.0% · -100.0% ROI6 races · 8 favourite stakes · Small sample
- 2m5f2/5 fav wins · 40.0% · -39.7% ROI5 races · Small sample
Punchestown Races – Friday 1 May 2026
Friday 1 May 2026
15:40–19:40 · 8 races · Chases / Flat / Hurdles
Course overview
Races analysed32
Favourite strike rate25.9%
Favourite place rate51.9%
Race dates 2026-04-02 to 2026-05-01. Settled stored results only.
Course patterns
Official starting-price favourites by race context in the selected period.
Field sizes
- 1–7 runners3/5 fav wins · 60.0% · -9.6% ROI5 races · Small sample
- 8–10 runners2/6 fav wins · 33.3% · -18.9% ROI6 races · Small sample
- 11+ runners2/16 fav wins · 12.5% · -33.3% ROI16 races · 18 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
Race categories
- Novice1/6 fav wins · 16.7% · -73.1% ROI6 races · Small sample
- Other6/18 fav wins · 33.3% · -1.2% ROI18 races · 20 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
Leading trainers
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 10/79 | 12.7% | -14.5% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 2/15 | 13.3% | -33.3% |
| Gordon Elliott | 2/42 | 4.8% | -10.5% |
Leading jockeys
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Townend | 5/15 | 33.3% | -23.0% |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 4/15 | 26.7% | +50.0% |
| Donagh Meyler | 3/11 | 27.3% | +33.3% |
| Mr R James | 2/7 | 28.6% | +25.0% |
| Miss J Townend | 1/5 | 20.0% | -10.0% |
Course Angles
Open in Stat FinderTrainer angles
1 wins from 5 runs · 20.0% strike rate · +62.5% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected periodJockey angles
4 wins from 15 runs · 26.7% strike rate · +50.0% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period3 wins from 11 runs · 27.3% strike rate · +33.3% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period2 wins from 7 runs · 28.6% strike rate · +25.0% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected periodRace-condition angles
9 wins from 83 runs · 10.8% strike rate · +45.9% ROI
Stronger evidence · Non-handicap; 8–11 runners6 wins from 43 runs · 14.0% strike rate · +48.1% ROI
Stronger evidence · Non-handicap; 163 wins from 26 runs · 11.5% strike rate · +23.1% ROI
Stronger evidence · Non-handicap; 21Meeting races
15:40Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase for the Bishopscourt Cup
Top PickHearts And SpadesForecast 8/11
16:15Uniquely Champion Hunters Chase
Top PickIts On The LineForecast 5/2
16:50Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase (Grade 2)
Top PickDinoblueForecast 8/11
17:25QuinnBet Novice Handicap Chase (Listed Race)
Top PickFuniculi FuniculaForecast 11/2
18:00Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Top PickKing Rasko GreyForecast 8/13
18:40Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
Top PickLossiemouthForecast 4/9
19:10FRS Fencing Handicap Hurdle
Top PickPioneer PeteForecast 7/1
19:40Stables Restaurant Naas INH Flat Race
Top PickCityofblindinlitesForecast 5/2
Top PickHearts And SpadesForecast 8/11
16:15Uniquely Champion Hunters Chase
Top PickIts On The LineForecast 5/2
16:50Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase (Grade 2)
Top PickDinoblueForecast 8/11
17:25QuinnBet Novice Handicap Chase (Listed Race)
Top PickFuniculi FuniculaForecast 11/2
18:00Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Top PickKing Rasko GreyForecast 8/13
18:40Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
Top PickLossiemouthForecast 4/9
19:10FRS Fencing Handicap Hurdle
Top PickPioneer PeteForecast 7/1
19:40Stables Restaurant Naas INH Flat Race
Top PickCityofblindinlitesForecast 5/2