Power aiming to pack a punch

POWERSTATION is likely to bid for an elusive first Grade One triumph at Punchestown next month following his fine effort in defeat in the World Hurdle.

The 10-year-old filled third spot in the three-mile event for the second year in succession at last week’s Cheltenham Festival and trainer Eamon O’Connell is thrilled with how his charge has taken his exertions.

“He’s come out of it in great form and you wouldn’t know he’d had a race,” said O’Connell.