Cossack to try a drop of Whiskey

Don Cossack gave Gordon Elliott and the Gigginstown House Stud a fourth successive victory in the Star Best For Racing Coverage Chase in Punchestown yesterday.

The seven-year-old was hard at work to challenge Loosen My Load and Alderwood going to the second last but, in front rising at the final obstacle, powered clear on the run-in to beat Loosen My Load by five and a half lengths.

“He feels stronger and I decided to mind him and ride him like a good horse,” stated winning rider Bryan Cooper. “He knuckled down really well and came home strong.”