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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Duc Des Genievres reigns supreme for Mullins

Sat 16th Feb 2019, 16:43

Duc Des Genievres clear in Gowran ParkDuc Des Genievres clear in Gowran Park
© Photo Healy Racing

Duc Des Genievres galloped the opposition into the turf in the BetVictor Beginners Chase at Gowran Park.

Paul Townend had watched his title rival Rachael Blackmore clock up a treble on the card, so he will be delighted to secure this victory to go four clear.

His mount made all and raced clear for most of the race. The advantage was reduced entering the straight but he powered clear from two out to take the honours by 15 lengths.

The winner was returned the 11/10 favourite. Tower Bridge kept on for second at 7/1 ahead of C'est Jersey (3/1).

Mullins ran four in the race and was rewarded with a first and third.

“His run the last day put him in the position that he could do that,” said Willie Mullins.

“That should leave him right for next month. I think that type of distance would be far enough for him.”

Mullins ran four in the race and was rewarded with a first and third.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.