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Douvan wins at Punchestown to underline Cheltenham credentials

The Willie Mullins-trained horse showed its class.

DOUVAN CRUISED TO victory in the Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown today.

The performance under jockey Ruby Walsh emphasises his position as favourite for the Queen Mother Chase at Cheltenham next month.

The win extends the Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old’s unbeaten record to nine.

Realt Mor put some pressure on but Douvan showed its class to pull clear and finish well clear. Draycott Place came in third while Douvan’s nearest market rival Smashing was pulled up.

“He sauntered along at the front at his own speed and won as he liked,” Walsh told At The Races. ”He just has a huge amount of natural ability. You don’t have to do anything.”

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    Feb 5th 2017, 7:44 PM

    Would love to see him step up to 3 and take Thistlecrack on.

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    Feb 5th 2017, 6:43 PM

    Extends his unbeaten run to 14.
    9 over chase fences.

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    Feb 5th 2017, 6:58 PM

    Best horse in training by a long way

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    Feb 5th 2017, 6:24 PM

    Taught ruby would fix it and fall off ,we’ll know for it

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    Feb 5th 2017, 8:23 PM

    Hope he’s reading this and sues the bollocks off you

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    Feb 5th 2017, 8:52 PM

    I’m sure he has more information things to do ta deal with sad c#nts

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    Feb 5th 2017, 9:11 PM

    Wouldnt have beaten vautour over 3. Shame will never see it now :(

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    Feb 5th 2017, 9:12 PM

    Bet you a tenner he would!

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