PunchestownSat, May 02, 2026

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15:15 Punchestown

The SBK Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)

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Winner EUR €73,625 - 4 runners

2m 4f 118yds

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Surface: T

Race Tip

Top-class performer WODHOOH (4) bids for a four-timer after a 1L success in the G1 David Nicholson Mares Hurdle (2m4 1/2f) at the Cheltenham Festival. Looks hard to beat. Last year's winner JADE DE GRUGY (2) was an easy 18L winner of a G2 Mares Novice Chase (2m5f) at Thurles before an excellent 1L second behind the top pick in the G1 David Nicholson Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham. Main danger once more. PLACE DE LA NATION (3) looks a progressive and consistent type following an excellent third in the G2 Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham before a solid second in the G1 Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Likely player. ILL RAISE A GLASS (1) can fill fourth spot.