Cavalier Townend strikes again at Cheltenham

Irish Cavalier capped a fine day for jockey Paul Townend when lifting he CHAPS Restaurants Barbados Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

Successful on Glens Melody in the OLBG Mares’ Hurdle, Townend delivered the Rebecca Curtis-trained grey to lead on the run-in after Horizontal Speed had taken the field to the last, to complete a big-day double.