Russell denied winning end to Gigginstown reign

There was no fairytale ending to Davy Russell’s reign as first jockey to Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud at Tramore yesterday.

Russell had three rides in the famous maroon colours, but they all failed to deliver, including Roi Du Mee in the featured Listed Holden Plant Rentals Chase.

Successful in the contest a year ago, Roi Du Mee set out to make all of the running, but Willie Mullins’ Marito had him in his sights throughout.