Westin Pimpernel opens her account in the finale Gordon Elliott and Josh Williamson teamed up to take the concluding Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown with Westin Pimpernel. The four-year-old filly only joined the Cullentra trainer from Colin McBratney before her penultimate outing and was sent off here at 14/1. She made headway to lead early in the straight and despite wandering about a bit on the run-in, kept on well enough to hold the challenge of The Ducks Walk by half a length. Cometothinkofit was just a neck back in third with the always prominent Toor Moon fading after the last to complete the placings in fourth. Williamson said, “She did it well. She's only had a couple of runs and is still a little bit green. “I was actually flat out for the first mile. It wasn't until a couple moved in front of me and we got a bit of light that she got going. I wasn't sure if I was even going to get there jumping the second last and then I got there way too soon. She had a good look in front. “I'm sure she'll improve again for a step up in trip.” Quotes by John O'Riordan
