Gaillard Du Mesnil 6-4 for National Hunt Chase after Grade 1 success
Gaillard Du Mesnil won the National Hunt Chase at Leopardstown.
Gaillard Du Mesnil won the Neville Hotels Novice Chase at Leopardstown. Willie Mullins' horse is 6-4 for National Hunt Chase. The race was marred by fatal injuries to Grade 1 winner Three Stripe Life and useful handicapper Unexpected Depth. Paul Townend's horse won. Churchstonewarrior was sent off 18-1. He posted a smashing effort under Aidan Coleman for trainer Jonathan Sweeney. Gaillard du Mesil won by 7-and-a-half lengths. Layers cut the winner to 6/9 for the National hunt.
