Hollywood Racing in partnership with Barnane Stud has one runner in Ireland. IL ETAIT TEMPS runs in a chase at Punchestown on Tuesday 28 April 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Punchestown (Ireland)
Race 7 – 18:05 UK Time (19:05 SA time)
William Hill Champion Chase (Grade 1) (5yo+)
Distance: 2m½f
Surface: Turf
Runners: 5
3 – Il Etait Temps (FR)
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 11-12 (75.5 kgs)
Form: 1-11F1
Age: 8
Official Rating: 173
Predicted Betting: 16/10
After a facile victory in the Grade 1 BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase, Il Etait Temps takes his place in the Grade 1 William Hill Champion Chase at Punchestown. Marine Nationale won this race last year and comes into this race fresh having skipped Cheltenham, he is the obvious danger. Il Etait Temps is hugely consistent, and Paul Townend will do duty once again. We are hoping to see him produce his best.
*Please note that the Hollywood Syndicate silks are slightly different in the UK and Ireland.
Silks: Yellow, Purple stars, Purple cap, Yellow star.