Paul Townend achieved a Grade 1 double on the ultimate day of Punchestown 2024, however it was not sufficient to stop his nice rival Jack Kennedy from being topped Champion Jockey.
The Lisgoold, Co Cork rider gained the Coolmore N.H. Sires Bolshoi Ballet Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle, as anticipated, aboard Lossiemouth (2/11f), who ends the season unbeaten.
She lead residence a Closutton 1-2-3 with Gala Marceau runner-up below Danny Mullins, with Ashroe Diamond in her ultimate profession race, third for Patrick Mullins.
The six-time champion rider Paul Townend adopted this up two races later when Kargese (9/4f) got here swiftly on the stands’ aspect to assert the Ballymore Champion 4 Yr Outdated Hurdle, each successes for champion coach Willie Mullins.
Bottler’secret was second for Gavin Cromwell and Seán Flanagan, with Nurburgring subsequent residence for J.J. Slevin and Joseph O’Brien.
