Hardwired another winner for in-form Brouder Gavin Brouder continued his recent good run of form when partnering the Ted Walsh trained Hardwired to win the K-Mech Mechanical Handicap Chase at Punchestown. Amongst the winners at Clonmel on Friday, the Listowel man was also successful for Willie Mullins at this track yesterday. Tracking the leaders in the initial stages here, Hardwired led four out, as both Rexem and Lisnagar Fortune gave way. Antrim Coast emerged as the main danger entering the home straight but couldn't get by the 20/1 chance, who kept on well to win by half-a-length. Ted Walsh said: “That’s his third win around Punchestown and he’s won five now with five different jockeys. “He gave him a great ride and is some value for 3lb. He didn’t travel well and was hunting him several times. He’s a tricky ride. “Zorcha Wentworth is a great owner and is very patient.” Additional reporting by Alan Magee.
