Hurricane Fly

Another Leopardstown victory proves that Hurricane Fly will be a serious contender for Champion Hurdle crown

 January 28, 2015   John Welsh

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The statistics will show that Hurricane Fly won the 2015 Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown for a record-breaking fifth time, eclipsing the performances of the legendary Istabraq, and also won his tenth race from as many starts at the racecourse. The 11 year old racehorse is now being aimed at another tilt at claiming the […]

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Hurricane Fly

Hurricane Fly and Big Bucks demonstrate well-being in readiness for Cheltenham tests

 January 27, 2014   John Welsh

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With the beginning of the March Cheltenham Festival now just six weeks ahead, eyes were focussed on preparations for the two main hurdle events at the meeting with significant races being staged at both Cheltenham and at Leopardstown this weekend. The Champion Hurdle picture remains as compelling as ever following Hurricane Fly’s fourth victory in […]

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Hurricane Fly

Bobs Worth and Hurricane Fly prove their mettle ahead of Cheltenham

 December 31, 2013   John Welsh

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After a festive period when most of the leading national hunt horses appeared on the various racecourses throughout UK and Ireland, both the 2013 Cheltenham Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle winners demonstrated that they will not concede their titles in March without a fight. Both Bobs Worth and Hurricane Fly won their respective races without […]

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