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Mallowney scores for Doyle & Russell

Runners walk towards the starter - winner Mallowney is centre in blue/yellowRunners walk towards the starter - winner Mallowney is centre in blue/yellow
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Gold Cup winning jockey Davy Russell recorded his second winner of the Punchestown festival when steering Mallowney to win the Grade C Three.ie Handicap Chase for trainer Tim Doyle.

Russell was patient on the son of Oscar, eventually improving to lead at the second last fence, before staying on well for a two and a half lengths win over Art Of Logistics .

Afterwards Doyle stated “I had his mother and grandmother and it's great family and he's also related to Boston Bob and Briar Hill.

“He travels well but he was a bit disappointing a few times and didn't find a lot off the bridle in the past. He switched off early today though and when he does that he's a proper horse and I think the hood helped him finish out his race today.

“He deserved that as he's been running well all year and has never been out of the money. He's a Listed winner and Grade 2 placed so we'll aim pretty high next season.”

By Thomas Weekes, quotes from Gary Carson