James's Gate sheds maiden tag over Punchestown hurdles 

"We know he has raw talent from his bumper days and we'll see how much we can capitalise on that."

James's Gate and Ricky Doyle win for owners Sean and Bernardine Mulryan and trainer Martin Brassil in the Punchestown Festival 2025 Tickets On Sale Maiden Hurdle. Picture: Healy Racing

James's Gate provided the connections of Fastorslow with a timely boost when he made a winning comeback from a lengthy absence in the Punchestown Festival 2025 Tickets On Sale Maiden Hurdle.

A talented bumper performer for Willie Mullins in 2022, finishing third to his then stablemate Facile Vega in the championship event at Cheltenham, he was then off for the best part of two years before returning for Martin Brassil.