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Patrick Mullins to ride Douvan

Sat 26th Dec 2015, 13:55

Patrick Mullins
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Champion Amateur Jockey is take the high profile ride on his father Willie Mullins' star novice chaser Douvan in today's Grade 1 Racing Post Chase at Leopardstown.

Mullins replaces Paul Townend, who was stood down following his first race fall from Ball D'Arc.

Jockeys Trainers Willie Mullins P Mullins

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