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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Mister Policeman lays down the law in Punchestown

Sun 18th Feb 2024, 14:06

Mister Policeman clears the last in good styleMister Policeman clears the last in good style
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Mister Policeman got favourite backers and Willie Mullins supporters off to a winning start in the Concept Colours Rated Novice Chase at Punchestown. Irish Blaze attempted to make all for Carl Millar over the minimum trip, but was closed up upon by Mister Policeman three out.

The 1/2 favourite got on terms at the next and travelled well under Paul Townend as he moved to the front entering the straight.

He began to assert before the last and a flying leap there saw him coast in by an six lengths. Arctic Bresil (10/3) came through for second without ever threatening the winner.

Mister Policeman is now three from four (a hurdle and two chases) and finished third in a novice chase at Naas last month.

Mullins said: “He’s still learning to jump and he’ll probably be better going out in trip at some stage, but this race fitted nicely into his schedule. It will leave him nicely set up for the spring.

“I’d imagine he’ll stay at home and there are plenty of good races to be won. He could go for a novice handicap.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.