2026 Up the Yard Riders
15th Jan 2026
15th Jan 2026
The 2026 Up The Yard Stable Staff Challenge will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd February.
Please attend to support the brilliant people who do so much behind the scenes.
2026 Up The Yard Riders:
| Name | Nominating Yard | |
| 1 | Marchel De Courcey | Gordon Elliott |
| 2 | Shane Costello | Norman Lee |
| 3 | Abbie Clancy | Marie Harding |
| 4 | Aaron Doyle | Liam O’Brien |
| 5 | Lexie Kenrick | Martin Brassil |
| 6 | Rebecca Stack | Sonny Carey |
| 7 | Jack Jaswant Singh | Eamon Delaney |
| 8 | Fergus Gallagher | Eddie & Patrick Harty |
| 9 | Katie Walsh | Terence O’Brien |
| 10 | Paul Coady | David Harry Kelly |
| 11 | Cait Dooley | Liam Cusack |
| 12 | Sophie McDonnell | Mark Molloy |
| 13 | Hannah Rafferty | Dick Brabazon |
| 14 | Natalia Kubacka | Willie Mullins |
| 15 | Ciara Maguire | Conor O’Dwyer |
| 16 | Simona Nevidalova | Paul Nolan |
What’s New for 2026?
- A streamlined field of 16 riders only – no reserves will be selected.
- Nominees may have previously ridden in a charity race but must not have ridden under rules or in point-to-points.
- Riders will collectively select a charity, and each participant must raise a minimum of €500.
- All selected participants must complete a one-day charity race assessment at RACE in Kildare, coordinated by Punchestown.
Rider Criteria & Nominations
- Riders must be 18+.
- Maximum weight 12st (with 5lb allowance for mares).
- Must not have ridden under rules or in point-to-points in any jurisdiction
