Russell suffers crushing title blow

DAVY RUSSELL has suffered a crushing blow in his efforts to be champion jockey for the first time.

Russell took a fall off Francis Du Mesnil in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse on Tueday and confirmed yesterday he has ligament damage to his right wrist.

“My doctor is confident I will be back for the start of the Punchestown Festival (Tuesday week), but it’s very frustrating’’, said Russell.