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Townend thrill: jockey can't wait to partner Douvan in Champion Chase

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Townend thrill: jockey can't wait to partner Douvan in Champion Chase

Douvan is going to ride over Min and Un De Sceaux in the BoyleSports Champion Chase on the opening day of the Punchestown festival on Tuesday. Townend has an unbeaten record on Douvan and replaces the injured Ruby Walsh. Willie Mullins is trying to win the trainers' title with Gordon Elliott. Getabird, Mengli Khan and Doctor Phoenix are the favourites for the Growise Champion Novice Chase. The race starts with the Herald Champion Hurdle. The final Grade 1 is the final race on a card with Elliott and Mullin responsible for 23 of 31 declarations.

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