PunchestownSun, November 23, 2025

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15:00 Punchestown

The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase (Grade 1)

| 5+

Winner EUR €88,500 - 11 runners

2m3f150y

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

Winner of this last year and G1 Ryanair Chase hero FACT TO FILE (1) resumes after 208 days. Makes plenty of appeal despite disappointing on latest appearance when fourth in the G1 William Hill Champion Chase at this venue. Proven quality with seven wins from thirteen starts and is capable of returning in style. GAELIC WARRIOR (3) also reappears following a seven-month break. Opened last season with a solid 4L second at Leopardstown and maintaining a strong when resuming profile is expected to be prominent. FASTORSLOW (2) rates a leading contender on overall class despite the lengthy absence. INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (7) requires no introduction having won the G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup tackling 3m2 3/4f and typically performs well fresh. Commands respect. Might require further.