Byrnes gamble horse Mr Smith out again under a penalty

Charles Byrnes and jockey Davy Russell after the Roscommon coupCredit: Pat Healy

Mr Smith, the middle leg of trainer Charles Byrnes's much-publicised treble coup at Roscommon on Tuesday, is back in action at Downpatrick today when he faces 14 rivals in the Downpatrickracecourse.co.uk Handicap Hurdle over two and a quarter miles.

The five-year-old carries a 6lb penalty for his four-and-a-quarter length win over two and a half miles and Davy Russell, who rode all three Byrnes winners at Roscommon, is again on board.

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Tony O'HehirRacing Post Reporter

Published on 6 August 2016inNews

Last updated 12:34, 7 August 2016

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