Cork-born Townend apologised afterwards — stating that he thought he had heard a shout to bypass the last fence.
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Paul Townend after his victory with Patricks Park. James Crombie / INPHO
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And there were no signs that the incident would affect his riding today, as he claimed the Hurdle with Pravalaguna (11/4), before following it up with the Novice Hurdle on board 5/4 favourite Next Destination.
Townend then won the Handicap Chase with Patricks Park (11/2), ahead of second-placed Blast of Koeman (6/1) and Oscar Knight (7/1) in third.
That treble was part of an incredible day for trainer Willie Mullins, who landed a total of six winners from seven — including the Gold Cup with eight-year-old Bellshill and jockey David Mullins.
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The remarkable six-timer means Mullins has gone in front of Gordon Elliott in the Irish trainers’ championship by prize money of €48,161.
Elliott has led for most of the season, but Mullins is now closing in on a 12th title with three days of the festival to go.
Champion NH Trainer Title Update After Race 7, Day 2 - Willie Mullins leads Gordon Elliott by €48,161. Willie Mullins: €5,061,850. Gordon Elliott: €5,013,689 pic.twitter.com/WMOGUocSpM
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Redemption for Townend as Mullins lands incredible six-timer including the Gold Cup
HAVING BEEN CAUGHT up in a moment of chaos yesterday, Paul Townend bounced back with three victories at the Punchestown Festival this afternoon.
The former champion jockey is facing a 21-day ban for dangerous riding after taking the wrong course and colliding with the fence aboard Al Boum Photo at the end of the Champion Novice Chase on Tuesday.
Cork-born Townend apologised afterwards — stating that he thought he had heard a shout to bypass the last fence.
And there were no signs that the incident would affect his riding today, as he claimed the Hurdle with Pravalaguna (11/4), before following it up with the Novice Hurdle on board 5/4 favourite Next Destination.
Townend then won the Handicap Chase with Patricks Park (11/2), ahead of second-placed Blast of Koeman (6/1) and Oscar Knight (7/1) in third.
That treble was part of an incredible day for trainer Willie Mullins, who landed a total of six winners from seven — including the Gold Cup with eight-year-old Bellshill and jockey David Mullins.
https://www.facebook.com/AtTheRaces/videos/10155900126140379/
The remarkable six-timer means Mullins has gone in front of Gordon Elliott in the Irish trainers’ championship by prize money of €48,161.
Elliott has led for most of the season, but Mullins is now closing in on a 12th title with three days of the festival to go.
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