President amongst those enjoying day one of Punchestown

None other than the President of Ireland handed over the trophy to the connections of the big race on day one of the Punchestown 2008 National Hunt Racing festival.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2008 - 23:04

None other than the President of Ireland handed over the trophy to the connections of the big race on day one of the Punchestown 2008 National Hunt Racing festival.

Twist Magic and Natal gave English rider Paul Nicholls a one-two in the Kerrygold Champion Chase

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CourtsRacingPunchestown FestivalPlace: PunchestownPlace: KildarePerson: President of IrelandPerson: Twist MagicPerson: NatalPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: NichollsPerson: Dick O' SullivanEvent: 2008 National Hunt Racing festivalEvent: Punchestown 2008 National Hunt Racing festivalEvent: Kerrygold ChampionEvent: Ryder Cup
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