Punch aiming for knockout blow

NICKY Henderson’s Punchestowns bids to get his season back on track in the 40% Better Off On Betfair SP Graduation Chase at Kempton today.

The chestnut was second to Big Buck’s in the World Hurdle a couple of seasons ago and his novice chase campaign went largely to plan before he disappointed in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham.

He was narrowly beaten by another smart horse in Pride Of Dulcote on his seasonal reappearance at Newbury but then disappointed when a hot favourite for Cheltenham’s Argento Chase last month.