EFFORTLESS for ENERGUMENE as this exciting prospect takes the Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown

Energumene provides Willie Mullins with yet another Grade One winner at the 2021 Punchestown Festival. Energumene was denied a clash with Shishkin in the Arkle at Cheltenham due to a small setback, but he made a swift recovery and he was sent off the 2-5 favourite to beat a field of just three rivals. Energumene set off at a rare lick under Paul Townend and jumping well, just eased further clear. By the home straight Captain Guinness was running on empty and eventually unseated Rachael Blackmore (horse and jockey fine afterwards), but Janadil had already claimed second by then. Read the full race report and watch interviews: This is the official YouTube channel of Racing TV. Racing TV is the UK's leading horse racing channel showing live racing from the best racecourses in Great Britain and Ireland. Subscribe to Racing TV's free YouTube channel and get closer to the sport we all love. We w