A total of six runners have been confirmed for the Grade 1 Punchestown Champion Hurdle on Friday 2nd May.
Constitution Hill makes his first trip overseas and will be partnered by a new jockey at Punchestown.
James Bowen steps in for the injured Nico De Boinville after a nasty fall at Plumpton ruled the rider out for the foreseeable future.
His old foe State Man will be in action as he attempts to win his 12th Grade 1.
Champion Hurdle winner Golden Ace takes her chance for Jeremy Scott.
Victory at Cheltenham came as a shock to many but she is well worth her place in this field.
Newly-crowned UK Trainers' Champion Willie Mullins also saddles Kargese.
She was impressive when winning the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and will be the mount of Danny Mullins.
2025 Punchestown Champion Hurdle Runners and Riders
There are six confirmed runners for the 2025 Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown.
- Bottler'secret (Danny Gilligan)
- Constitution Hill (James Bowen)
- State Man (Paul Townend)
- Break My Soul (Keith Donoghue)
- Golden Ace (Lorcan Williams)
- Kargese (Danny Mullins)
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