'A genuine mistake': Paul Townend apologises for 'panicked' final-fence collision

Paul Townend has explained his reasons for attempting to bypass the final fence of the Grade 1 Growise Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown.
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SUBSCRIBEBy Stephen Barry
Update 11.44am: Paul Townend has explained his reasons for attempting to bypass the final fence of the Grade 1 Growise Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown.
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