Ridden by Seán Flanagan, the seven-year-old gelded son of Westerner, lead, or disputed throughout the extended two-mile race.

The winner is trained by Barry Connell, who also co-owns the victor with Tim O’Driscoll.

16/1 winner of the PRL Champion Novice Hurdle!

Eachtotheirown makes all under @swflanagan7 for Barry Connell in the opening Grade 1 of the week at @punchestownrace pic.twitter.com/YiQ9GzSJPs

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 28, 2026

A 135-rated hurdler, Eachtotheirown ran out a four-and-a-quarter length winner over Blake (17/2) from the Noel Meade yard.

The runner-up, ridden by Donagh Meyler, had a two-and-three-quarter length advantage over Le Labo (9/1) and John Gleeson at the line.

El Cairos (2/1), the Gordon Elliott-trained favourite, disappointed, eventually finishing in fourth place, a further length-and-a-half behind the third-placed horse.

"Happy days!"

There's more to come from Grade 1 winner Eachtotheirown next season and likely over fences, @swflanagan7 tells @Franmberry @punchestownrace pic.twitter.com/nHF6QaLhlv

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 28, 2026

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