Russell unseated by Gigginstown

Davy Russell was yesterday fired as the number one rider to Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud.

Russell unseated by Gigginstown
Wed, 01 Jan, 2014 - 00:00
Pat Keane

O’Leary himself broke the news to Russell, after he had partnered Gigginstown’s Rogue Angel to victory in the first contest at Punchestown, the beginners’ chase.

Explained Russell: “After the race, Michael asked me to come and have a cup of tea and then told me of his decision. I was shocked and had no idea it was going to happen.’’

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