Tony Bloom's "horse of a lifetime" Energumene scooped another huge pot with victory at Punchestown.
The Brighton FC owner was celebrating again, just weeks after the Willie Mullins-trained chaser starred at Cheltenham. Compared to the murky conditions there, the ground was much quicker at the Irish Festival, but that did not stop the eight-year-old from delivering in style.
The 4-7 favourite had too much pace for stablemate Chacun Pour Soi in the William Hill Champion Chase – and kept on strongly for an eight and a half length score. Sean Graham, racing manager for Bloom, said he has been thrilled with the two-miler's performances this season, as he took his record to seven wins from eight starts over fences.
