A far from foot perfect Moscow Flyer finally lost his unbeaten record when completing over fences after going down by a short-head to Rathgar Beau in a dramatic finish to the Grade 1 Kerrygold Champion Chase. Brave Inca, ridden for the first time by Tony McCoy, came out best in a brilliant finish to the Grade 1 Emo Oil Champion Hurdle on the final day of Punchestown's Irish National Hunt Festival, coming home a head in front of Harchibald. Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Kicking King was crowned a true champion on his home ground when effortlessly strolling home three lengths clear of Rule Supreme to land the Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup on day two of the Irish National Hunt Festival.

Punchestown, founded in 1793, is Ireland’s premier National Hunt Racecourse and is regarded as the natural home of Irish National Hunt Racing. Recent development work has seen the racecourse transformed into one of the most modern and impressive racing facilities in the world.

The objectives of the Association include furthering the interests of Horseracing generally in Ireland and particularly the interests of Racecourse Owners and Executives.

Horse Racing Ireland is the authority responsible for the development and promotion of Irish Horse Racing.

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