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Townend records first win over fences

Thu 6th Nov 2008, 16:09

Paul Townend recorded his first win over fences this afternoon when winning aboard the Noel Meade trained Island Life to land The Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase.

Townend who is attached to the Willie Mullins stable is enjoying a good season and rides under both rules. His biggest wins to date are The Guinness Galway Hurdle and most recently The November Handicap.

Martinstown Opportunity H'cap S'chase (Rated 0-109) €15,000.00 2m 2f 100yds

1st

Island Life (IRE)

11/8Fav

Tote €2.70 €1.80

2nd

12L

Lissbonney Project (IRE)

14/1

€2.20

3rd

hd

Battle Axe (IRE)

7/1

€1.80

4th

6L

No Complications (IRE)

9/2

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