Horse Racing: Florida Pearl claims Heineken Gold Cup

Florida Pearl has claimed the Heineken Gold Cup at 13/8 favourite on day two of the Punchestown Festival.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2002 - 19:09

Florida Pearl has claimed the Heineken Gold Cup at 13/8 favourite on day two of the Punchestown Festival.

He had three lengths to spare over Native Upmanship. Davenport Millennium inflicted a rare defeat on Like A Butterfly in the Champion Novice Hurdle, to secure a major double for Willie Mullins.

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