R1 IRE - PUNCHESTOWN | 30 January 2023 |
Bar One Racing 'Best Odds Guaranteed All Races' Maiden Hurdle 5U MHDLE ($19,650), 3219m 4:08.08 |
How about this for a victory! Diverge, a son of Frankel, was a fairly useful performer on the Flat in France and shaped with promise when sixth behind High Definition on his hurdling debut at Leopardstown. However, he took a big step forward here on his second outing over obstacles to record a stylish victory at Punchestown under Paul Townend for Willie Mullins. Cheltenham Festival the next stop?