Awesome Allaho storms to Punchestown Gold Cup glory
Allaho was in a different league to his rivals in the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup. Picture: Brian Lawless/PAÂ
Allaho’s stamina for three miles was the pertinent question prior to the Grade One Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup but punters nailed their colours to his mast, Paul Townend rode him as though there were no doubts in his mind, and the imposing eight-year-old rewarded both.
With a brilliant piece of frontrunning and a quality of galloping and jumping which few can match, he made virtually every yard of the running and was the only one still travelling within his comfort zone as the race entered the final half-mile.
