Sir survives last-fence blunder at Punchestown.
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Punchestown, Tuesday
Growise Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) 3m1f, 5yo+
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SIR DES CHAMPS overcame a shocking blunder at the last to record his seventh straight success in the hands of Davy Russell for owner Gigginstown House Stud and trainer Willie Mullins.
The six-year-old, having his first start in Grade 1 company and over the 3m1f trip, looked set to score by a wide margin before he clattered through the final fence and sent Russell up around his neck.
The pair somehow managed to retain the partnership and went on to score by 36 lengths from Shop Dj after Mossey Joe took a heavy fall at the same fence, which resulted in Frisco Depot being brought down.
Mullins said: "It was quite fortuitous, I think. Davy [Russell] did well to stay on but he was doing it nicely before that. I think he was lucky to stand up.
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Sizing Europe grinds out Champion Chase success.
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Punchestown, Tuesday
Boylesports.com Champion Chase (Grade 1) 2m, 5yo+
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SIZING EUROPE produced a courageous display of jumping and galloping to land his first victory in the Punchestown festival Champion Chase.
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Snap Tie defies 921-day absence at Punchestown.
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Punchestown, Tuesday
Boylesports.com "Official Betting Partner To The Irish Soccer Team" Handicap Hurdle (Grade C) 2m, 4yo+
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SNAP TIE, having his first start for 921 days, returned to action with a bang as he stormed to victory in what was a remarkable training performance by Philip Hobbs.
The ten-year-old was having his first run since landing a novice chase at Cheltenham in October 2009. He was forced to miss the past two Cheltenham Festivals with leg problems, but he showed his true colours when he battled on well to score at 16-1.
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McCoy magic as game Alderwood gets up late.
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Punchestown, Tuesday
Evening Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m, 5yo+
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ALDERWOOD recorded his third straight success in just over a month when he rallied bravely to edge out short-priced favourite Trifolium under an inspired Tony McCoy.
His chances of landing a first Grade 1 victory appeared slim as Trifolium set sail for home approaching the last but Alderwood dug deep under a power-packed McCoy to score by a half a length at odds of 5-2.
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Most Improved ruled out of 2,000 Guineas.
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MOST IMPROVED has been ruled out of the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket next month due to an injury he picked up before last week's Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes.
Trained by Brian Meehan for owner Iraj Parzivi, Most Improved was backed into 4-1 second favouritism for the 2,000 Guineas on the back of bullish words from his trainer and sparkling workout reports.
However, Most Improved missed his scheduled engagement in the Craven after being found lame on the morning of the race last Thursday.
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