Min rises to task to retain crown at Punchestown

A spectacular leap at the final fence clinched back-to-back wins for the Willie Mullins-trained Min in the Grade One John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown today.

The 8-11 favourite, ridden by Paul Townend, made the running in his double bid and survived a couple of mistakes before nearest rival Shattered Love, last year’s runner-up, blundered at the third last.