Kargese ran well throughout and came on strongly towards the last, winning off a 3/1 price. An excellent ride from Paul Townend saw Kargese accelerate towards the line outpacing everyone to claim Willie Mullins’ eighth win of the festival.
Results:
1st: Kargese 3/1
2nd: Ndaawi 16/1
3rd: Absurde 5/1
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Jockey Reaction – Paul Townend:
“She was keen today, alright. (…) She has a heart of a Lion. I was up front a lot sooner than I wanted but at least it might have actually helped me when I got there. She parked a little bit and gave herself a breath of air, and that meant she could repel what was coming at me on the back of the last.
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