Douvan delights on return from 569-day absence

Douvan defied a 569-day absence to win the Clonmel Oil Chase on his long-awaited return to action for Willie Mullins.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019 - 15:36

Thomas Weekes

Douvan defied a 569-day absence to win the Clonmel Oil Chase on his long-awaited return to action for Willie Mullins.

Once the highest-rated chaser in training, the Rich Ricci-owned gelding has been difficult to keep sound since picking up an injury in the 2017 Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

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Courts Racing horse racing Place: Punchestown Person: Douvan Person: Willie Mullins Person: Rich Ricci Person: Paul Townend Person: Townend Person: Monalee Event: Clonmel Oil Chase Event: 2017 Champion Chase Event: Cheltenham Festival Event: Boylesports Champion Chase Organisation: Townend

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