Punchestown will host a full day of jump racing on 11 December, featuring eight contests that will showcase novice chasers, rising hurdlers, and competitive handicappers. The Punchestown Race Cards 11 December programme promises a balanced mix of distances and conditions, offering early-season opportunities for emerging talent.
The action will commence at 11:50 with The Matchbook Exchange Rated Novice Steeplechase over 2 miles and 65 yards. Chance Another One, St Faz, Anotherway, Choccabloc, Coral River, Giant Haystacks, and Harvard Guy are all expected to compete for the €22,000 prize, with form and jumping accuracy likely to play decisive roles.
At 12:20, The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Steeplechase over 2 miles 7 furlongs 12 yards will feature Argento Boy, Autoportrait, Ballygunner Castle, Butch Cassidy, Da Capo Glory, Fishery Lane, and Kings Hill. This contest offers €15,500 to the winner and could highlight future novice stars over fences.
The Matchbook Backs Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle at 12:50 will see hurdlers covering 2 miles 3 furlongs, including American Jukebox, Any Chance, Attanagh, Crowe Street, Eyetrap, and Fillyoureye. The €12,000 prize will attract juveniles and seasoned maiden hurdlers seeking their first breakthrough.
At 13:20, The Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Mares Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs is set to feature Amen Kate, Carry On Heidi, Chosen Comrade, Divaboriva, Echoing Silence, and Neon Diamond. The €24,000 prize ensures strong competition among improving mares.
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle at 13:50 offers a €15,000 prize over 2 miles 12 yards. Espresso Milan, Newbrook Diamond, Strange Currency, Themorethemerrier, Blue Velvet, and Boston Breeze will line up seeking maiden success.
At 14:20, The Solo Arte – An Irish Art Gallery At Punchestown Hurdle will see Charlus, Icare D’aubrelle, Immutable, Jabbar, Jigoro, Plontier, and Sea Of Sands contest a 2 miles 12 yards event for €13,500. The race could serve as a stepping stone for emerging hurdlers.
The afternoon concludes with two divisions of The Matchbook Best Odds On Festive Racing Handicap Hurdle. Division 1 at 14:50, over 2 miles 7 furlongs 207 yards, includes Take Chance, Cosmo Renfro, Difficult Decision, Sarah’s Express, Teds Corner, and Milanaway, competing for €10,000.
Division 2 at 15:23 over the same distance will feature Arctic Piper, Warmer Days Ahead, John Storey, Rajsalad, Eagle Terrace, Pebble Bleu, and Lough Nigara, also for €10,000. Both handicaps are expected to test stamina and consistency in the closing stages of the day.
Punchestown Race Cards 11 December offer a full spectrum of contests, providing opportunities for novice chasers, promising hurdlers, and competitive handicap runners to make early-season impressions.
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