Treble continues Russell’s purple patch

A SUPERB 239/1 treble by Davy Russell, on Instinctive, Playboy Luke and Meadows Thyne, proved the highlight of yesterday’s action at Gowran Park.

Treble continues Russell’s purple patch
Thu, 15 Apr, 2010 - 01:00
John Ryan

Russell has enjoyed a tremendous run in recent weeks and was bringing his seasonal tally to 91, seventeen behind currently injured champion Ruby Walsh as the 2009-2010 season reaches its climax at Punchestown next week.

Dessie Hughes continued his rich vein of form with horses owned by Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud when Instinctive, patiently handled by Russell, came through to beat Duartin and Ikidunot in the Freshford Handicap Hurdle.

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