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

Latest: "I wish to apologise to connections and to punters."

Wed, 25 Apr, 2018 - 12:44

Stephen Barry

By 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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