25 Apr 2017 Share on X Share on Facebook Grade 1 success on Day 1 of the Punchestown Festival for Tattersalls Ireland Seven high-class Novice Hurdlers went to post for the Grade 1 Champion Novice Hurdle on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival and it was the Willie Mullins trained CILAOS EMERY that landed the spoils ahead of some well fancied favourites. 364 days previous, the son of Boardsmill Stud resident Califet made his winning Bumper debut at the Festival. CILAOS EMERYGrade 1 Herald Champion Novice HurdleSale: 2012 November NH SaleVendor: Galbertstown StudPrice: €7,200Purchaser: Harold KirkROARING BULL contributed to Gordon Elliott’s title battle when winning the Bumper under a confident ride from leading Lady Amateur Lisa O’Neill. The Gigginstown House Stud owned gelding made his track debut a winning one and beat home a 23-strong field.ROARING BULLDooley Insurances Flat RaceSale: 2016 August NH SaleVendor: Parkville StudPrice: €35,000Purchaser: Margaret O’Toole
