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.

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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