Punchestown- Seeing Out The Distance Dvd Irish Horse Racing

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his fantastic documentary gives a thrilling insight into the unique Punchestown Horseracing Festival both past and present. Revolving around the 2011 Festival there’s footage from several cracking races, horses participating include legendary Kauto Star, twenty two times Grade One Winner, Hurricane Fly and the outstanding mare Quevega. There are interviews with leading owners, trainers and jockeys, from Ireland and Britain. Participants include, Barry Geraghty, Jim Dreaper, JP Mc Manus, Mouse Morris, Nicky Henderson, Noel Meade, Paul Carberry, Paul Nichols, Paul Townend, Tony and Willie Mullins. Also included are visits to Willie Mullins' and Jim Dreaper's training yards, not to mention the fashion, style, celebrities, and pundits including Chris Cook from the Guardian and Lee Mottershead from the Racing Post. Backed up with wonderful archive footage and photos, the programme delves into the past when races were over banks and stonewalls, when the first VIP visits were royal and it also portrays Captain Laurence Oates (Antarctic Explorer) whose horse won the Grand Military Cup in 1905. It recalls great memorable moments including the late legendary trainer Paddy Mullins' first win, the great horses that graced its grounds (including Arkle and Istabraq) and the 'Match Race' between Buck House and Dawn Run.

Run Time: 1 Hour 18 Minutes.

"A brilliant, colourful and fast evocation of the spirit of Punchestown - the heartbeat of Irish history on the hoof". Sir Peter O'Sullevan - the voice of racing. Aired TG4 in Ireland