Regardless looks another for Townend

PAUL TOWNEND has grabbed every opportunity afforded him by Willie Mullins, in the absence of the sidelined Ruby Walsh, and can add to his growing reputation by guiding Drive On Regardless to victory in the first division of the Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon, where there is a 7.30am inspection due to a threat of frost.

Regardless looks another for  Townend

The dual bumper winner from last season, one of his successes came on this track, should now be ready to strike, having shown a certain amount of promise in two outings over flights to date.

He started at Downpatrick early last month, when a big drifter in the market. Drive On Regardless, though finishing a very moderate sixth to Orpheus Valley, ran well for a long way in that two miles and six furlongs plus contest.

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