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Punchestown 2016

Carlingford Lough lands Punchestown Gold Cup on a day of shocks

Three more winners for Willie Mullins as racing continues in Co Kildare.

Barry Geraghty Barry Geraghty kisses the Punchestown Gold Cup after winning on board Carlingford Lough. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

CARLINGFORD LOUGH SAVED his best for last to land a big shock in the Punchestown Gold Cup, the Grade 1 feature on day two of this year’s festival.

The 12/1 shot pulled clear after the last fence to beat Djakadam and Don Poli, with fancied British raider Cue Card (4/6f) back in fourth.

“I’ve been coming to Punchestown since 1948,” trainer John Kiely told RTÉ after scooping the €118,000 top prize.

This is a never-again experience in my life — but once is lovely!

It was an unforgettable day too for Katie Walsh who rode the first Grade 1 winner of her career, steering 14/1 shot Blow By Blow to another shock in the Champion INH Flat Race.

That was one of three winners on the day for Willie Mullins with Bellshill taking the Grade 1 Novice Hurdle while Augusta Kate landed the final race of the day, the Mares Flat Race.

Punchestown – Wednesday’s Results

  • 15.40 - 1. Shamiran (16/1) 2. Go Darsi Go (7/1f) 3. Shannak (12/1)
  • 16.20 - 1. Woodland Opera (9/2 j2f) 2. Val de Ferbet (10/1) 3. Baden (8/1)
  • 16.55 - 1. Bellshill (2/1f) 2. Coney Island (4/1 j2f) 3. Sandymount Duke (14/1)
  • 17.30 - 1. Carlingford Lough (12/1) 2. Djakadam (9/2 2f) 3. Don Poli (6/1)
  • 18.05 - 1. Blow By Blow (14/1) 2. Moon Racer (2/1f) 3. Bacardys (4/1 2f)
  • 18.40 - 1. Irish Cavalier (7/1) 2. Colms Dream (6/1 2f) 3. Pairofbrowneyes (7/1)
  • 19.15 - 1. Augusta Kate (10/3) 2. Forge Meadow (11/4 jf) 3. Glens Harmony (7/1)

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