Punchestowns drifts in RSA market after suffering setback

PUNCHESTOWNS has suffered a setback in his preparation for the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Last season’s World Hurdle runner-up is a leading contender for the Grade One contest but drifted in the market yesterday following various rumours about his participation.

Nicky Henderson, speaking at Newbury, said: “We have a problem with Punchestowns on his near-fore.