Allaho returned from a long absence to land the contest under Paul Townend for trainer Willie Mullins
Davy Russell believes the Clonmel Oil Chase might need to be moved after just three horses turned up for the latest renewal.
The nine-year-old made every yard of the running and beat Janidil by nine lengths in the end, with Grange Walk a further 66 lengths back behind the runner-up.Russell described the fact that only three runners lined up for the €60,000 contest as a "shambles". "I remember going to Clonmel Oil Chases in the past where honestly you couldn’t get a car parking space. Maybe the race needs to be moved in the calendar so it’s bit closer to the big Festivals as a proper trial. Something needs to be done though as it’s not working."
Clonmel Oil Chase Low Turnout Concerns Allaho Paul Townend Willie Mullins Janidil Grange Walk