PunchestownThu, April 30, 2026

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16:25 Punchestown

The Barberstown Castle Novice Steeplechase (Grade 1)

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Winner EUR €73,625 - 5 runners

2m 75yds

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Surface: T

Race Tip

The high-class KOPEK DES BORDES (3) looked the most likely winner prior to blundering at the final fence in the G1 Arkle at Cheltenham and that form makes him the standout in this feature. He has the right credentials to take this out. IRISH PANTHER (1) resumed in the G1 Queen Mother Champion Chase and should come on from that outing. Ability is there and he is worth including. SALVATOR MUNDI (5) underperformed when runner-up on latest outing at Aintree but cannot be discounted. PURE STEEL (4) holds claims in spite of unseating the rider most recently in G1 company at Fairyhouse. In the mix eased in distance.