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Golden Silver wins with ease at Naas

Golden Silver pictured during a routine win at Naas
Golden Silver pictured during a routine win at Naas

The Willie Mullins-trained Golden Silver landed the odds with the minimum of fuss in a three-horse affair for the paddypower.com Chase at Naas.

The 2-13 favourite followed up his Punchestown victory over old adversary Big Zeb three weeks ago without coming out of second gear.

Paul Townend settled the nine-year-old in third as Made In Taipan made the running from Mansony.

Golden Silver moved up to jump the final fence alongside Made In Taipan before pulling clear very easily on the run to the line to score by seven lengths.

Mullins and Townend completed a treble at the Co Kildare venue.

Johnny McGeeney kicked it off in front in the Paddy Power Dial-A & ndash;Bet 1800 721 821 Maiden Hurdle.

The 5-2 chance travelled sweetly in midfield for much of the race, and Townend was happy to take a tow into the final flight, before pushing out Mullins' charge to a four-length verdict over Great Value.

The third leg of the treble came in the Grade 2 paddypower.com Novice Hurdle, as Dare To Doubt eased to victory.

Townend switched onto the 7-2 chance after Day Of A Lifetime was ruled out, and after taking it up a long way from home, she was clear at the last.

Dare To Doubt was a little clumsy at the last flight, but she already had the race sealed and she came home five lengths in front of Prima Vista.

Mullins made it four winners on the day when Samain (7-4) took the concluding bumper under son Patrick.

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