Punchestown Racecourse Profile
by Simon Walton
Punchestown is a right-handed racecourse in Ireland. It has a Flat course and a jumps course.
Course facts
Chase course
| Direction | Right-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Galloping and undulating |
| Course length | 1.86 miles (about 15 furlongs) |
| Home straight | 450 yards (about 2 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 170 yards |
| Lowest point above sea level | 450ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 494ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 475ft |
| Notes | The chase course is outside the hurdles course. |
Hurdles course
| Direction | Right-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Sharp |
| Course length | 1.48 miles (about 12 furlongs) |
| Home straight | 440 yards (about 2 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 225 yards (about 1 furlong) |
| Lowest point above sea level | 452ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 472ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 472ft |
| Notes | The hurdles course is inside the chase course. |
Course map
Jumps course
Course facts are taken from Proform's course maps. Heights are in feet above sea level.