Person: Des McDonogh

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BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle Day - Lepoardstown Races

Charlie Swan and Des McDonogh left spellbound by mighty Faugheen

Former jockey Charlie Swan expects the “brilliant” Faugheen to win his second Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March following his stunning display at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

Galway Hurdle on agenda for Game Changer

A return to the Galway Hurdle is on the agenda for The Game Changer, who got Davy Russell back amongst the winners with a pillar-to-post victory in the Wallstone Financial Novice Chase yesterday evening at Limerick.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2015

Fly heads Champion fieldas he seeks to make history

Hurricane Fly has frightened away most of the opposition as only eight horses have been entered for the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 25.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

Vautour bubble burst as Clarcam grabs glory

Clarcam made the most of a serious mistake from hot favourite Vautour to grab Grade One glory in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown yesterday.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Cruise for Beautiful and Lordan

ON her highly creditable fourth to Winchester at Leopardstown, Always Beautiful looked to have the easy winning of the Charleville Maiden at Cork last night. However, the layers were against the filly in the morning and she was available at 7-4.

Sat, 17 May, 2008