Punchestown: Cape Gentleman off the mark over hurdles in style at the first time of asking
Gabbys Cross and Rachael Blackmore (near side) get the better of Debuchet and Conor McNamara to win the Shop Local Online Rated Novice Hurdle.
On a thankfully clear day in Punchestown, the touch of class to the debut performance of Cape Gentleman in the Gift A Donation This Year Maiden Hurdle was plain for all to see.Â
Winner of the Irish Cesarewitch on his second start for Emmet Mullins, he was a solid favourite to make a winning bow over timber and did so in real style under in-form rider Brian Hayes.
