Russell unseated by Gigginstown

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

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.’’