Neverushacon too strong for Thunder rivals
Harrington runner triumphs at Punchestown.
Neverushacon made a successful return to action in the Ballymore Group Risk Of Thunder Chase at Punchestown. Runner-up to Yanworth in last year’s renewal, Jessica Harrington’s charge subsequently won over the cross-country course in February before finishing down the field behind Easysland at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Making his first competitive appearance since, Neverushacon was the 2-1 favourite under regular partner Paddy Kennedy, and travelled strongly and jumped accurately on his way to an 11-length victory over last year’s third Ballyboker Bridge. Kate Harrington, assistant to her mother, said: “He was deadly and we couldn’t be happier with him – he seems to absolutely love it here. “We may go back to Cheltenham in December with him if the ground isn’t too heavy “For whatever reason, he just seems to be a different horse around here.”
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