No catching Fox at Punchestown

The Noel Kelly trained Charlie’s Vic recorded no less than a 21 lengths win in the Punchestown.com for Festival Offers Mares Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown today, scoring under 7lbs claimer Derek Fox.

The daughter of Old Vic showed plenty of ability to scoot clear from the final flight, eventually storming to an easy win over Tango Moll

Even money favourite Thynetocatcher appeared with every chance from two out but weakened quickly, eventually finishing well held in fifth.

Afterwards Kelly “she was very impressive. I fancied her if she settled, she didn’t settle the last day and she never jumped a hurdle. She jumped really well today and if she was going to be beaten today, she would have beaten herself.

“She was second to a good horse of Lucinda Russell’s the last day, who has won since, and we’ll bring Charlie’s Vic to Downpatrick for a novice hurdle in three weeks time - she ideally needs three miles.”