Naas report: Treble delight for Paul Townend

The day began on the perfect note for the team of Paul Townend and Willie Mullins when Cilaos Emery made all the running in the Grade Three WhatOddsPaddy? Chase

Paul Townend with Egality Mans and Willie Mullins. Picture: INPHO/Caroline Norris

Willie Mullins and Paul Townend continue to produce winners at an impressive rate, and they added three more on Sunday’s card in Naas. The treble brought Townend’s tally for the season to 85, four clear of championship rival Rachael Blackmore.

The day began on the perfect note for the team when Cilaos Emery made all the running in the Grade Three WhatOddsPaddy? Chase. Giving 9lbs and a comprehensive beating to Daly Tiger bodes well for the remainder of the season for Luke McMahon’s horse.