State Man and Ballyburn Safe Grade 1 Double, Breaking Mullins’ Report
State Man and Ballyburn achieved a Grade 1 double for coach Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend on the Punchestown Pageant, marking a major milestone. Ballyburn’s victory within the Alanna Houses Champion Novice Hurdle set a brand new file of 4,378 winners saddled worldwide, surpassing the earlier file held by Dermot Weld because the winning-most Irish-based coach.
Mullins Units New World Report for Grade 1 Wins in a Season
Mullins additionally prolonged his world file for Grade 1 wins in a season to 37. In the meantime, Townend closed the hole within the race for the champion jockey title to simply 4 wins. Townend’s tally of 119 winners additionally marked a private finest.
Ballyburn wins the Alanna Houses Champion Novice Hurdle! 🏆
And record-breaking Willie Mullins turns into the winning-most coach in Irish racing historical past 👏👏
An unbelievable achievement! @punchestownrace | @WillieMullinsNH | @PTownend pic.twitter.com/n2keUL86Fc
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) Might 3, 2024
Thrilling Performances from State Man and Ballyburn
State Man delivered one in all his finest performances within the Grade 1 Boodles Champion Hurdle, finishing the Cheltenham/Punchestown double and tying Mullins with Weld’s file. Ballyburn’s triumph within the Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham noticed him outpace a top-class subject, showcasing his prowess.
Townend Praises State Man’s Expertise
Townend spoke extremely of State Man, stating, “He’s a star, isn’t he? I like driving him as a result of he’s so easy.” He continued, “He’s simply an excellent horse.” Mullins echoed Townend’s sentiment, praising State Man’s toughness and consistency in delivering successful performances.
🏆 TEN GRADE ONES FOR STATE MAN 🏆@WillieMullinsNH’s star hurdler wins the Boodles Champion Hurdle on the @punchestownrace Pageant to cap an ideal season 👏
What a horse 🙌 @PTownend pic.twitter.com/Kegf39egIK
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) Might 3, 2024
Mullins Displays on Breaking Weld’s Report
Mullins expressed his admiration for Dermot Weld’s pioneering profession and famous the consideration of being in the identical league. He mentioned, “(It’s) improbable to be up there alongside Dermot Weld. Dermot’s file is unbelievable.” Mullins hopes to interrupt the file later within the week, recognizing that information are made to be surpassed.
O’Connor’s Double Victory and Cromwell’s Success
Derek O’Connor showcased his distinctive expertise with a double win on the cardboard, together with a victory within the Occasion Energy Champion Hunters’ Chase. Gavin Cromwell additionally secured a major win with Brides Hill within the Grade 2 Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Woman Francis Flood Mares’ Chase, persevering with his profitable season.
Thrilling Finishes in Novice Handicap and Hunters Chase
Within the EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase, Hgranca De Thaix wore down the pace-setting favourite to safe a win, whereas Non-public Ryan stayed on strongest to triumph within the Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase for The Bishopscourt Cup.
🗣️”I like him…he is simply so easy.”@PTownend pays tribute to State Man, a “particular” horse who recorded his fifth Grade One of many season within the Boodles Champion Hurdle on the @punchestownrace Pageant 👏@WillieMullinsNH | @irishkor pic.twitter.com/foCqp1Y6GT
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) Might 3, 2024
These thrilling victories and milestones spotlight the distinctive expertise of Willie Mullins, Paul Townend, and the equine athletes they work with, showcasing the aggressive spirit and ability on this planet of racing.
