Hurricane Fly crowned Horse of the Year

HURRICANE FLY was named Horse of the Year at the annual Irish Horse Racing Awards ceremony at Leopardstown yesterday.

Hurricane Fly crowned Horse of the Year
Tue, 13 Dec, 2011 - 00:00
Daragh Ó Conchúir

The Willie Mullins-trained star was unbeaten last season as he accumulated five Grade 1 successes, including a hat-trick of Champion Hurdles at Leopardstown, Cheltenham and Punchestown.

His Cheltenham victory was the undoubted highlight of a fantastic campaign, as under a strong Ruby Walsh drive, the son of Montjeu powered up the famous hill to beat Peddlers Cross.

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