THE centre piece of the card at Punchestown last Sunday was the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase which saw Coko Beach (140) lead home a one-two-three for Gigginstown.
Ridden with more patience than at Gowran Park in the Thyestes Chase, the eight-year-old stayed on best of the field, off a strong gallop, to win for the first time in two years.


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