Paul Townend made an incredible recovery onboard favourite Allegorie De Vassy after he almost fell following a jump.
The incident happened during the Mare's Novice Chase at Thurles on Sunday. Approaching the first fence in the lead, Allegorie De Vassy jumped awkwardly throwing Townend violently forward. Impressively he managed to cling on for a few strides before regaining his composure and continuing in the lead.
Thankfully for Townend this was the only drama of the race as he brought the Mare home for a comfortable victory. Trainer Willie Mullins joked afterwards: "I said to Paul to let her go and jump whatever way she wants and she was just too exuberant at the first. I don't know if he'll listen to me again!
