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Punchestown Champion Chase

The Punchestown Champion Chase, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the William Hill Champion Chase, is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles and half a furlong (3,219 metres) and during its running there are eleven fences to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year during the Punchestown Festival in late April.

Punchestown Champion Chase
Grade 1 race
LocationPunchestown
County Kildare, Ireland
Race typeSteeplechase
SponsorWilliam Hill
WebsitePunchestown
Race information
Distance2 miles ½ furlong (3,219 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationFive-years-old and up
Weight11 st 12 lb
Allowances
7 lb for mares
Purse€300,000 (2024)
1st: €177,000
Boylesports.com Champion Chase
2024
Dark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red capBeige, royal blue triple diamond and diamonds on sleeves, striped capEmerald green and orange hooped, white cap
BanbridgeCaptain GuinnessDinoblue
Previous years
2023
Royal blue, white seams, white and royal blue hooped capPink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capEmerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
EnergumeneChacun Pour SoiBlue Lord
2022
Royal blue, white seams, white and royal blue hooped capPink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capRed, white sash, royal blue cap
EnergumeneChacun Pour SoiEnvoi Allen
2021
Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capRed, white sash, royal blue capWhite, red stripe
Chacun Pour SoiAllahoNube Negra
2020-2011
2019
Light blue, orange star, orange stars on sleeves, orange star on capPink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capGrey, grey and black check cap
Un De SceauxMinCastlegrace Paddy
2018
Light blue, orange star, orange stars on sleeves, orange star on capPink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white star
Un De SceauxDouvanA Toi Phil
2017
Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red capLight blue, orange star, orange stars on sleeves, orange star on capLight blue, royal blue star, white and royal blue check sleeves and cap
Fox NortonUn De SceauxGod's Own
2016
Light blue, royal blue star, white and royal blue check sleeves and capPink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capDark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red cap
God's OwnVautourSimonsig
2015
Beige and black halved, black chevrons on sleeves, beige capEmerald green,orange star,emGreen sleeves,orange stars,green cap,orange starsEmerald green and mauve halved, slvs reversed, quartered cap
Felix YongerBaily GreenHidden Cyclone
2014
Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red capBeige and emerald green check, beige sleeves, check capMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white star
Sizing EuropeBallynagourSavello
2013
Red and royal blue chevrons, royal blue armlet, royal blue star on capEmerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red capRoyal blue and white chevrons, royal blue cap, white diamonds
Sprinter SacreSizing EuropeDays Hotel
2012
Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red capRoyal blue, white cross sashes, striped sleeves and capPurple, yellow spots, purple sleeves, yellow spots on cap
Sizing EuropeRealt DubhBig Zeb
2011
Purple, yellow spots, purple sleeves, yellow spots on capEmerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red capEmerald green and orange hooped, white cap
Big ZebSizing EuropeCaptain Cee Bee
2010-2003
2010
Red, white hooped sleeves, red cap, white spotsRed and white stripes, hooped sleeves, striped capEmerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap
Golden SilverForpadydeplastererSizing Europe
2009
Emerald green, yellow spots, yellow and emerald green halved sleeves, purple capPurple, yellow spots, purple sleeves, yellow spots on capOrange and light blue diamonds, orange sleeves, orange cap, light blue diamonds
Master MindedBig ZebConna Castle
2008
royal blue and orange check, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap, orange starRED and YELLOW CHEVRONS, red sleeves and capBLACK, pink star and cap
Twist MagicNatalMansony
2007
BLACK, pink star and capMaroon and White stripes, White sleeves, Maroon cap, White spotsEmerald green, white panel, striped sleeves, emGreen and yellow striped cap
MansonyJustifiedSteel Band
2006
Yellow and white diabolo, yellow sleeves, emerald green capEmerald green and yellow hooped, white capWhite, royal blue spots, royal blue cap, white diamond
NewmillFota IslandCentral House
2005
GREY, pink star, hooped capBLACK and WHITE CHEVRONS, white sleeves, striped capDark blue
Rathgar BeauMoscow FlyerNative Upmanship
2004
BLACK and WHITE CHEVRONS, white sleeves, striped capGREY, pink star, hooped capYELLOW, red cross of lorraine and sleeves, striped cap
Moscow FlyerRathgar BeauStrong Run
2003
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white capEmerald green,royal blue cross sashes,royal blue sleeves,yellow cap,green spotsRoyal Blue and White stripes, White sleeves, striped cap
Flagship UberallesArctic CopperKillultagh Storm
 

It was formerly a handicap race, and for much of the 1990s and early 2000s it was usually sponsored by BMW. It became a conditions race in 1999, and it was subsequently backed by Betdaq (2004) and Kerrygold (2005–09) and Boylesports (2010–19). The present sponsor, William Hill, began to support the event in 2021.

The field usually includes horses which ran previously in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, and the last to win both races in the same year was Energumene in 2023.

Records

Most successful horse since 1950 (2 wins):

  • Shower of Silver – 1955, 1956
  • Muir – 1969, 1970
  • Skymas – 1972, 1973
  • Light the Wad – 1981, 1982
  • Klairon Davis – 1996, 1997
  • Sizing Europe - 2012, 2014
  • Un de Sceaux - 2018, 2019
  • Energumene- 2022, 2023

Leading jockey since 1950 (5 wins):

  • Pat Taaffe – Third Estate (1951), Tumble Weed (1953), Nas Na Riogh (1954), Fortria (1961), Dicky May (1966)
  • Paul Townend - Golden Silver (2010), Un de Sceaux (2019), Chacun Pour Soi (2021), Energumene (2022,2023)

Leading trainer since 1950 (8 wins):

  • Willie Mullins - Micko's Dream (2001), Golden Silver (2010), Felix Yonger (2015), Un de Sceaux (2018,2019), Chacun Pour Soi (2021), Energumene (2022,2023)

Winners since 1980

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainer
1980Paddy Bouler7S. LynchPat Rooney
1981Light the Wad8Frank LeavyDessie Hughes
1982Light the Wad9Tom MorganDessie Hughes
1983Turloughmore Lad8Pat LeechPaddy Norris
1984Travelowen7Tom Costello[a]Tom Costello
1985Buck House7Tommy CarmodyMouse Morris
1986Another Brownie7Joe ByrneM. J. McGrath
1987Eddie Wee11Conor O'DwyerBilly Rock
1988Flying Ferret7Brendan PowellTony Redmond
1989Super Furrow9Padge GillJerry O'Neill
1990Rust Never Sleeps6Gerry O'NeillAugustine Leahy
1991Good for a Laugh7Charlie SwanArthur Moore
1992The Musical Priest10Jason TitleyMichael Purcell
1993Viking Flagship6Richard DunwoodyDavid Nicholson
1994Saraemma8Kevin O'BrienHomer Scott
1995Strong Platinum7Conor O'DwyerPaddy Burke
1996Klairon Davis7Francis WoodsArthur Moore
1997Klairon Davis8Francis WoodsArthur Moore
1998Big Matt10Mick FitzgeraldNicky Henderson
1999Celibate8Richard DunwoodyCharlie Mann
2000Get Real9Mick FitzgeraldNicky Henderson
2001Micko's Dream [b]9Ruby WalshWillie Mullins
2002Strong Run9Paul CarberryNoel Meade
2003Flagship Uberalles9Richard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2004Moscow Flyer10Barry GeraghtyJessica Harrington
2005Rathgar Beau9Shay BarryDusty Sheehy
2006Newmill8Andrew McNamaraJohn Joseph Murphy
2007Mansony8Davy RussellArthur Moore
2008Twist Magic6Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2009Master Minded6Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2010Golden Silver8Paul TownendWillie Mullins
2011Big Zeb10Barry GeraghtyColm Murphy
2012Sizing Europe10Andrew LynchHenry de Bromhead
2013Sprinter Sacre7Barry GeraghtyNicky Henderson
2014Sizing Europe12Andrew LynchHenry de Bromhead
2015Felix Yonger9Danny MullinsWillie Mullins
2016God's Own8Paddy BrennanTom George
2017Fox Norton7Robbie PowerColin Tizzard
2018Un de Sceaux10Patrick Mullins[a]Willie Mullins
2019Un de Sceaux11Paul TownendWillie Mullins
no race 2020 [c]
2021Chacun Pour Soi9Paul TownendWillie Mullins
2022Energumene8Paul TownendWillie Mullins
2023Energumene9Paul TownendWillie Mullins
2024Banbridge8J. J. SlevinJoseph O'Brien

Earlier winners

  • 1950 – Melman
  • 1951 – Third Estate
  • 1952 – Clonfert
  • 1953 – Tumble Weed
  • 1954 – Nas Na Riogh
  • 1955 – Shower of Silver
  • 1956 – Shower of Silver
  • 1957 – Jack's the Boy
  • 1958 – Hern's Gift
  • 1959 – Marchioness Bay
  • 1960 – Some Other Day
  • 1961 – Fortria
  • 1962 – Highfield Lad
  • 1963 – Scottish Memories
  • 1964 – Flying Wind
  • 1965 – Belle Artiste
  • 1966 – Dicky May
  • 1967 – Ronan
  • 1968 – Black Ice
  • 1969 – Muir
  • 1970 – Muir
  • 1971 – East Bound
  • 1972 – Skymas
  • 1973 – Skymas
  • 1974 – Tingle Creek
  • 1975 – Our Albert
  • 1976 – High School
  • 1977 – Simaroon
  • 1978 – Shining Flame
  • 1979 – Scottish Maid

See also

References

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