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1997 Punchestown Gold Cup

Noyan (GB) won the 1997 Punchestown Gold Cup at Punchestown on 23 April 1997, trained by Richard Fahey and ridden by Norman Williamson, at 13/2, beating Bobbyjo (IRE) by 15 lengths.

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  • Who won the Punchestown Gold Cup in 1997? Noyan (GB) won the 1997 Punchestown Gold Cup at Punchestown on 23 April 1997, trained by Richard Fahey and ridden by Norman Williamson, at 13/2, beating Bobbyjo (IRE) by 15 lengths.
  • Who came second in the 1997 Punchestown Gold Cup? Bobbyjo (IRE) (20/1) finished second, and Woodville Star (IRE) (7/1) was third.
  • Did the favourite win the 1997 Punchestown Gold Cup? No. The 4/1 favourite Papillon (IRE) finished 6th of 18.
  • What was the winning time of the 1997 Punchestown Gold Cup? Noyan (GB) won in 6m 29.90s over 3m1f on Good going.
  • How many ran in the 1997 Punchestown Gold Cup? 18 ran in the 1997 Punchestown Gold Cup (average since 1995: 8.3).
Noyan (GB)Winner
13/2SP
18 ranRunners
6m 29.90sWinning time
Papillon (IRE) (4/1F): 6th of 18Favourite

Full result

PosBtnHorseSPAgeWgtJockeyTrainerHeadgearOwnerTotal btnTime
1won 15Noyan (GB)13/2711-1Norman WilliamsonRichard Fahey-C H McGhie-6m 29.90s
215Bobbyjo (IRE)20/1711-2G CotterThomas Carberry-Robert Burke15-
36Woodville Star (IRE)7/1811-8Conor O'DwyerW J Burke-Sean Donnelly21-
43Tell The Nipper (IRE)12/1610-9K F O'BrienMichael HouriganbMrs S Mccloy24-
5nkCarole's Crusader (GB)10/1610-8R DunwoodyD R Gandolfo-Mrs C Skipworth24¼-
61Papillon (IRE)4/1F611-12Charlie SwanT M Walsh-Mrs J Maxwell Moran25¼-
7dhLivin It Up I (IRE)14/1710-11A P McCoyA L T Moore-H R C Catherwood25¼-
8dhThe Outback Way (IRE)25/1711-5D H O'ConnorJames Joseph O'ConnorbE O'Dwyer25¼-
9dhShining Willow (GB)14/1710-7Jamie OsborneJ R H Fowler-S P Tindall25¼-
10dhAmble Speedy (IRE)8/1711-12F WoodsA L T Moore-Robin Minnis25¼-
11dhStroll Home (IRE)25/1710-9Richard JohnsonJames Joseph Mangan-Mrs M Mangan25¼-
PU-Ballymacrevan (IRE)25/1710-9Tommy TreacyIan Duncan-Good Time Managers Syndicate--
F-Corket (IRE)14/1712-0T HorganAidan O'Brien-S J O'Sullivan--
PU-General Pongo (GB)20/1810-7Mick FitzgeraldTom George-Mrs J K Powell--
F-Lord Muff (IRE)100/1810-7J K KinaneLuke Comer-Luke Comer--
F-Prate Box (IRE)14/1711-0Graham BradleyP Hughes-Miss Heather Scully--
PU-Royal Rosy (IRE)16/1610-8T J MitchellAidan O'Brien-Patrick M Sheehan--
PU-The Gopher (IRE)20/1810-7L P CusackT F Lacy-T F Lacy--

Distances beaten are to the horse in front (Btn) and to the winner (Total btn). Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield, ht hood and tongue strap. Prize money is shown in the currency of the country the race was run in (£ in Britain, € in Ireland).

How they ran next

Pos hereHorseNext runCourseRaceResultSP
1Noyan (GB)1998-11-27Bangor-on-DeeMorris Nicholson Cartwright Handicap Chase Class C5th of 614/1
2Bobbyjo (IRE)1997-11-08NaasKilwarden Handicap Hurdle4th of 2214/1
3Woodville Star (IRE)1997-07-16KillarneyDoyle Brothers Chase4th of 87/2
4Tell The Nipper (IRE)1997-09-26ListowelSouthampton Goodwill Handicap Chasewon11/4
5Carole's Crusader (GB)1997-09-13WorcesterAstley Handicap Chase Class Cwon3/1
6Papillon (IRE)1997-11-30FairyhouseCottage Handicap Chasewon9/1
7Livin It Up I (IRE)1997-05-17CorkPierse New Stand Chase4th of 93/1F
8The Outback Way (IRE)1997-05-13KillarneyMenvier Handicap Chaseunseated rider10/1
9Shining Willow (GB)1997-10-08FairyhouseChestnut Handicap Chasefell11/2
10Amble Speedy (IRE)1998-10-11NaasCoughlan Handicap Hurdle6th of 1916/1
11Stroll Home (IRE)1997-05-10KillarneyKillarney Grand Hotel Handicap Chase6th of 87/1
PUBallymacrevan (IRE)1997-05-05Down RoyalIsuzu Governor's Perpetual Cup Handicap Chasewon100/30F
FCorket (IRE)1997-12-07FairyhouseHot Power Chasefell16/1
PUGeneral Pongo (GB)1997-11-27UttoxeterBarry D. Trentham Challenge Bowl Handicap Chase Class C3rd of 58/1
FLord Muff (IRE)1997-12-07FairyhouseNaas Maiden Hurdlepulled up25/1
FPrate Box (IRE)1997-04-26ListowelDawn Milk Handicap Chase7th of 137/1
PURoyal Rosy (IRE)1997-10-22NavanWilkinstown Handicap Chase3rd of 88/1
PUThe Gopher (IRE)1997-06-24SligoMartin Reilly Mitsubishi Motors Connaught National Chase8th of 1210/1

18 of 18 have run since; 4 won next time out.

Punchestown Gold Cup winners by year

YearWinnerSPTrainer
2026Gaelic Warrior (GER)5/6FWillie Mullins
2025Galopin Des Champs (FR)5/6FWillie Mullins
2024Fastorslow (FR)7/2Martin Brassil
2023Fastorslow (FR)20/1Martin Brassil
2022Allaho (FR)6/5FWillie Mullins
2021Clan Des Obeaux (FR)100/30Paul Nicholls
2019Kemboy (FR)13/8FWillie Mullins
2018Bellshill (IRE)4/1Willie Mullins
2017Sizing John (GB)9/10FMrs John Harrington
2016Carlingford Lough (IRE)12/1John E Kiely
2015Don Cossack (GER)5/2Gordon Elliott
2014Boston Bob (IRE)5/2FWillie Mullins
2013Sir Des Champs (FR)2/1FWillie Mullins
2012China Rock (IRE)20/1M F Morris
2011Follow The Plan (IRE)20/1Oliver McKiernan
2010Planet Of Sound (GB)14/1Philip Hobbs
2009Notre Pere (FR)15/8FJ T R Dreaper
2008Neptune Collonges (FR)9/10FPaul Nicholls
2007Neptune Collonges (FR)8/1Paul Nicholls
2006War Of Attrition (IRE)4/5FM F Morris
2005Kicking King (IRE)8/11FT J Taaffe
2004Beef Or Salmon (IRE)5/4FMichael Hourigan
2003First Gold (FR)7/4FF Doumen
2002Florida Pearl (IRE)13/8FWillie Mullins
2000Commanche Court (IRE)100/30T M Walsh
1999Imperial Call (IRE)8/1Raymond Hurley
1998Mahler I (GB)5/1Nigel Twiston-Davies
1997Noyan (GB)13/2Richard Fahey
1995Butches Boy (IRE)14/1P A Fahy

Years with a result in GB and IRE records since 1990.

Related

Full race pagePunchestown course guidePunchestown Gold Cup historyPunchestown results, 23 April 1997Punchestown Festival 1997

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