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Townend to return this weekend after being 'gutted' to miss Envoi Allen showdown

Asterion Forlonge and Paul Townend clear the last on their way to winning a beginners' chase at Punchestown
Asterion Forlonge and Paul Townend clear the last on their way to winning a beginners' chase at PunchestownCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Paul Townend, who said on Monday he will be back in action this weekend, has admitted he was gutted to miss Asterion Forlonge's eagerly awaited showdown with Envoi Allen on Sunday.

Ireland's champion jockey took a heavy fall from Youmdor at Fairyhouse on Saturday and although he rode Manitopark AA in a later race, soreness around his shoulders forced him to sit out the Killiney Novice Chase and the rest of the action at Punchestown.

Watch: Envoi Allen stretches his unbeaten run to 11 at Punchestown

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 18 January 2021inNews

Last updated 18:24, 18 January 2021

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