Bank battles to down hotpot in opener Porcupine Bank showed a nice attitude to down hotpot Noemie De La Vis in the opening Ladbrokes Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon. The 2/9 favourite bounced out in front in the two-miler but was strongly pressed by Gordon Elliott’s charge going to the last flight. Porcupine Bank snatched at the last a bit, but dug deep to challenge again on the run-in and got on top close home for a neck victory under Sam Ewing. The 11/2 winner had been third on his debut at Tramore last month. “He has a good attitude and he tries. He’s very honest,” said Elliott. “He probably likes that better ground and he could be a nice horse to tip on for the summer. “He’ll be a grand horse and he’ll win his races in his own company.”
