Powersbomb (right) beating Us And Them© Photo Healy Racing
Powersbomb was the veteran of the ten runners for the Ladbrokes Handicap Chase but showed age was no barrier gaining a sixth career win when taking the Punchestown feature.
Phillip Enright produced the 14/1 chance to challenge in the straight and got the better of a good battle with Us And Them from the last to prevail by three quarters of a length.
The pair drew seven lengths clear from The West’s Awake in third.
Winning trainer Brian McMahon said, “John Staunton rides him out every day and had him spot on. He said to me yesterday he’ll run a big race even though it looked very competitive for the end of May.
“He travelled super and jumped super. Phillip is able to switch him off and save a bit which he needs as he’s not the strongest finisher of all time. He came with one run which was fabulous.
“He might have a little break now and come back for Galway.”
Enright said, “He’s a consistent old horse that doesn’t get his head in front too often but thankfully everything worked out nicely today.
“He settled well and jumped brilliant and was game from the back of the last and battled to the line.
“It’s great for Brian and the lads who do a great job keeping him sweet and happy. He’s not overly raced and runs great every day.”
