Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle: Irish Point delivers for retiring Davy Russell at Aintree

Gordon Elliott’s Irish Point was an impressive winner of the Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree for retiring jockey Davy Russell. A 5-1 chance under Davy Russell – winning his second Grade One of the week – the gray ran in mid-division and crept into a more prominent position as the field turned for home.…

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Mildmay Novices’ Chase: Cheltenham Festival redemption for Gerri Colombe and Davy Russell

Gerri Colombe put a narrow Cheltenham Festival reverse behind him with a dominant victory in the Air Charter Service Mildmay Novices’ Chase at Aintree under Davy Russell. The Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old won two bumpers, two novices hurdles and his first three starts over fences, ensuring he was a hot favorite to maintain his unbeaten record…

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