Login
Free Month
Punchestown Day Three: The Data Detective's clues
By Andy Stephens
Last Updated: Wed 29 Apr 2026
Who will star on day three of the Festival? Andy Stephens studies the RaceiQ numbers.
✅ DIAMOND DU BERLAIS
Career Jump Index: 7.9. Top Speed: 36.10mph (at Cheltenham last time)
Lengths Gained Jumping final 3 flights at Ludlow: 10.67.
Diamond Du Berlais is the best jumper in this field according to the RaceiQ numbers and ran a cracker when sixth in the Mares’ Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham last time, having been only fourteenth with three furlongs left to run.
She had previously won easily at Ludlow, when her fluent jumping over the final three flights gained her almost 11 lengths.
✅ THE BIG CLUBMAN
Career Jump Index: 7.3. Top Speed: 36.10mph (at Wexford in October)
Paul Nolan Actual over Expected at Punchestown: 1.28.
The Big Clubman is the most unexposed runner in this huge field and is interesting moving up in trip on his handicap debut.
The Paul Nolan-trained six-year-old has got a respectable Career Jump Index of 7.3 out of 10 and his high Finishing Speed Percentages reflect he’s been running in steadily run races that have not go to the bottom of him. First-time cheekpieces are also an interesting addition.
✅ TEAHUPOO
Past two Jump Index scores at Punchestown: 8.0 and 8.1. Top Speed: 37.41mph (at Cheltenham last time)
Winning strike rate: 63.63% (14 wins from 22 races)
Teahupoo’s overall Career Jump Index score is 7.1 but he seems to have a soft spot for Punchestown, registering scores of 8 and 8.1 on his way to landing this race for the past two years.
The prolific nine-year-old will be hard to beat in his hat-trick attempt if jumping with similar fluency, with connections adding first-time blinkers into the equation to help sharpen him up.
Featured offers
Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets with BetanoT&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Get up to £35 in Horse Racing Free Bets if your first bet loses with TalkSportBetT&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 get £40 in free bets with KwiffT&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 get £30 in free bets with Virgin BetT&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Racing TV encourages responsible gambling - to find out more click here to head to our dedicated website page.
Related posts
Five horses to follow at the Punchestown Festival on Wednesday
RaceiQ hints and tips for the Betfred 2000 Guineas
Ross Millar's Punchestown tips: "He's the best horse in this field"
Tuesday tips: Dave Nevison has three bets across three meetings
Punchestown Festival tips: Johnny Ward fancies a 25-1 shot on Day One
Featured offers
Bet £10 get £40 in free bets with Kwiff
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets with Betano
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 & Get £30 in free bets with bet365
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £40 in free bets + Money back 2nd to SP fav with BOYLE Sports
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £50 in free bets in Multis with Betfair
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Copyright 2026 Racing TV - All Rights Reserved.
Please bet responsibly
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved