Russell looking forward to Gold Cup chance

Davy Russell is delighted to have picked up the ride on Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup second-favourite Abragante.

Russell looking forward to Gold Cup chance
Wed, 28 Nov, 2007 - 16:53

Davy Russell is delighted to have picked up the ride on Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup second-favourite Abragante.

Russell has come in for the mount as Timmy Murphy, owner David Johnson’s retained rider, is suspended and first choice substitute Paul Carberry is required by his boss Noel Meade at Newcastle.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: NewcastlePlace: IrelandPlace: EnglandPlace: WincantonPlace: GalwayPlace: AintreePerson: RussellPerson: Davy RussellPerson: AbragantePerson: Timmy MurphyPerson: David JohnsonPerson: Paul CarberryPerson: Noel MeadePerson: Ferdy MurphyPerson: Michael HouriganPerson: TimmyPerson: MurphyPerson: David PipePerson: PipePerson: Pat HughesPerson: Point BarrowPerson: Andy TurnellPerson: SeventhPerson: CogentPerson: Dan FortPerson: TurnellPerson: Willie Mullins’ Snowy MorningPerson: DenmanPerson: Snowy MorningPerson: Patsy HallPerson: Dom d’OrgevalPerson: JuveigneurPerson: KnowherePerson: Sir RembrandtPerson: AlderburnEvent: Gold CupEvent: Hennessy Cognac Gold CupEvent: 2006 Irish Grand NationalEvent: Grand NationalEvent: ChristmasEvent: ChaseEvent: HennessyEvent: Cognac Gold CupOrganisation: MossbankOrganisation: HennessyOrganisation: Lexus ChaseOrganisation: VC BetOrganisation: BetOrganisation: New Alco
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