Punchestown Festival 2022 LIVE RESULTS – Every race from Day Two on Wednesday

5.20 – Punchestown Gold Cup RESULT:

1. Allaho
2. Clan Des Obeaux
3. Al Boum Photo

WOW!

Allaho SMASHES the Punchestown Gold Cup, as he rampages to victory over Clan Des Obeaux in second and Al Boum Photo in third.

STUNNING two hurdles from Allaho, who opens up a three-length lead over Clan Des Obeaux coming up to the second last

Four left to jump with Allaho and Clan Des Obeaux still battling out in front.

Al Boum Photo with a mistake over the tenth as Allaho opens a slight gap to Clan Des Obeaux

The pack completes the first-half of the 17-hurdle race with Allaho in front but closely followed by Clan Des Obeaux.

Coming over the fourth and Allaho leads, with Clan Des Obeaux in second and Al Boum Photo three or four lengths back in third

Allaho holds an early lead over the first two hurdles, with Clan Des Obeaux easing his way into the race.

AND THEY’RE OFF IN THE PUNCHESTOWN GOLD CUP!

‘I CAN’T LOOK BEYOND ALLAHO’

Those were the words of Willie Mullins, who is confident that the eight-year-old will come good for him in the Gold Cup.

Mullins has FIVE runners in the race, but it is the Ryanair’s Chase champion that stands out at 11/10 favourite.

GIDDY UP!

Not long to wait now until the big one…the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup at 5.55.

A thrilling race is in store, with last year’s winner, Clan Des Obeaux, looking to defend his title from a glittering pack.

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2020 winner Al Boum Photo will be in the mix, as will be Allaho following back-to-back Ryanair Chase’s last month.

• Allaho – Paul Townend & Willie Mullins
• Galvin – Davy Russell & Gordon Elliott
• Clan Des Obeaux – Harry Cobden & Paul Nicholls
• Minella Indo – Robbie Power & Henry de Bromhead
• Fakir D’oudairies – Mark Walsh & Joseph Patrick O’Brien
• Al Boum Photo – Bryan Cooper & Willie Mullins
• Tornado Flyer – Danny Mullins & Willie Mullins
• Janidil – Jody McGarvey & Willlie Mullins
• Kemboy – Sean O’Keeffe & Willie Mullins

5.20 RESULTS:

1. The Nice Guy (15/8)
2. Minella Cocooner (9/2)
3. Meet And Greet (33/1)
4. Bronn (20/1)

THE NICE GUY TAKES THE LEAD OVER THE FINAL FLIGHT.

Minella Cocooner finishes in second, with Meet and Greet in third!

Despite being close to the lead throughout, Minella Crooner drops right back.

Minella Cocooner is drifting left over the hurdles as Minella Crooner closes the distance.

Minella Cocooner and Minella Crooner still the leading two as they approach the seventh flight

BIG FALL

Bardenstown Lad is DOWN over the second hurdle as Minella Cocooner out in front of Daily Present.

AND THEY’RE OFF IN THE 5.20

UPDATE

BREAKING

Following a steward’s review, Fils D’oudairies has been awarded second place in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle, with Classic Getaway dropped to third.

Next up is the Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle at 5.20

The Nice Guy is favourite for this one at a current price of 15/8 for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins.

Fresh off a disappointing conclusion to the 4.45, Rachael Blackmore will be hoping to rebound on boar Journey With Me at 13.2.

• The Nice Guy – Paul Townend & Willie Mullins
• Minella Cocooner – Danny Mullins & Willie Mullins
• Minella Crooner – Jack Kennedy & Gordon Elliott
• Journey With Me – Rachel Blackmore & Henry De Bromhead
• Hallow Games – Davy Russell & Gordon Elliott
• Bardenstown Lad – Brian Hayes & John McConnell
• Bronn – Daryl Jacob & Willie Mullins
• Meet And Greet – Barry Browne & Oliver McKiernan
• Daily Present – Sean O’Keeffe & Paul Nolan
• Ramillies – Bryan Cooper & Willie Mullins
• Good Time Jonny – Kevin Sexton & AJ Martin

4.45 RESULT:

1. Crosshill (8/1)
2. Classic Getaway (5/1)
3. Fils D’oudairies (11/8)

WHAT A FINISH – AGAIN!

Largy Debut drops all the way back as Fils D’oudairies takes the lead.

Classic Getaway takes the lead over the final hurdle but for a late charge from Crosshil to pinch it at the end!

Blackmore still leads Fils D’oudairies and Indiana Jones as they approach the sixth.

Largy Debut leads over the second hurdle for Rachael Blackmore!