Rattledelatch backs up Tramore win at Punchestown

John Queally’s Rattledelatch held off Torpille Dagrostis by half a length at Punchestown, where Smokin Aces gave Willie Mullins and Newtown Anner Stud a win with their first runner together

Trainer John Queally said Rattledelatch will 'step back up to two and a half, maybe three miles, next year'. Pic: Healy Racing Photo

Off the mark over fences at Tramore last month, Rattledelatch followed up when landing the Matchbook Betting Exchange Rated Novice Chase for John Queally in Punchestown.

The five-year-old, ridden by Ian Power (who received a two-day careless riding ban), made hard work of it, ultimately getting home by a half-length from Torpille Dagrostis.