Ruby Walsh helps Douvan make near-perfect start to chasing career in Navan
The French recruit won each of his four starts after joining Willie Mullins last season and was a brilliant winner of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham and the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.
A prohibitively priced 2-11 favourite for his eagerly-awaited comeback and chasing debut, Douvan was sent straight to the lead by Ruby Walsh and jumped with accuracy and speed for much of the two-mile-one-furlong journey.
