Pencilfulloflead enjoys heavy going with lead role in Gordon Elliott four-timer

Pencilfulloflead and Rachael Blackmore en route to landing the Grade 2 Florida Pearl Novice Chase at Punchestown

Pencilfulloflead (4) en route to landing the Grade 2 Florida Pearl Novice ChaseCredit: Patrick McCann

It was another day of domination for Gordon Elliott at Punchestown, as he carded a four-timer on the day, including a clean sweep of the three Graded races on the card.

The one surprise element was the Robcour-owned Pencilfulloflead, who produced the performance of the day to land the Grade 2 Florida Pearl Novice Chase impressively in the hands of Rachael Blackmore.

The son of Shantou relished the heavy ground, jumped well and drew clear of odds-on favourite Latest Exhibition between the final two fences to score by seven lengths.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 15 November 2020inReports

Last updated 20:00, 15 November 2020

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