Talking Horses: Paul Townend eyes swift Punchestown redemption


It’s Punchestown Gold Cup day after Tuesday’s dramatic action, while racing returns to Epsom too

There was some loose talk around the racecourse on Tuesday that Paul Townend might not want to come back and ride there again this week, in light of what he did on Al Boum Photo. But that wouldn’t be very jockey-like and, on reflection, I think getting straight back on the horse is the healthiest and most likely thing for him to do. After all, his four booked rides for day two at Punchestown include two that are expected to start favourite.

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Catterick 1.50 Coiste Bodhar 2.25 Viking Way 3.00 Talaaqy 3.30 Zig Zag 4.05 Wishing Well 4.35 The Golden Cue 5.10 Explain 5.40 Presidential

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