Nicholls hoping for Punchestown magic

Paul Nicholls is hoping the faster surface at Punchestown will enable Twist Magic to return to his best in the Kerrygold Champion Chase on the opening day of the Festival meeting.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2008 - 20:55

Paul Nicholls is hoping the faster surface at Punchestown will enable Twist Magic to return to his best in the Kerrygold Champion Chase on the opening day of the Festival meeting.

The champion trainer has a good record from his small but select team of runners at the fixture in recent years and landed the Guinness Gold Cup with Neptune Collonges last season.

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