Newmill heads to Punchestown

Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Newmill heads a high-class field of six for the Kerrygold Champion Chase over two miles at Punchestown on Tuesday, the opening day of the Festival meeting.

John Joseph Murphy’s impressive Cheltenham scorer will renew rivalry with Fota Island and Central House, second and fourth respectively at Prestbury Park.

Grand National faller Sir Oj, Grade One-winning mare Mariah Rollins and Steel Band complete the field.