Mullins leads tributes to legend Hughes

Dessie Hughes was described as the "professional’s professional" by Willie Mullins as tributes poured in from the racing world following the Kildare trainer’s death at the age of 71.

Mullins leads tributes to legend Hughes
Mon, 17 Nov, 2014 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Hughes, who enjoyed great success both as a rider and trainer at the Cheltenham Festival in a career spanning more than 50 years, passed away after a battle with cancer.

He rose to the top of both professions, with highlights including riding Monksfield to win the Champion Hurdle in 1979 and also saddling Hardy Eustace to victory in the Cheltenham Festival highlight in 2004 and 2005.

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CourtsRacingPlace: KildarePlace: MonksfieldPlace: PunchestownPlace: Osborne LodgePlace: CurraghPlace: CheltenhamPlace: Miller HillPerson: MullinsPerson: HughesPerson: Dessie HughesPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Hardy EustacePerson: EileenPerson: RichardPerson: SandraPerson: JP McManusPerson: DessiePerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Conor O’DwyerPerson: Davy LadPerson: Mick O’ToolePerson: Dessie McDonoghPerson: Sea PigeonPerson: ChinrullahPerson: Tom MorganPerson: Chow MeinPerson: Hughes’Person: Kieran KellyPerson: Bryan CooperEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Champion HurdleEvent: Gold CupEvent: ChampionEvent: Arkle TrophyEvent: HurdleEvent: Galway PlateOrganisation: The RacesOrganisation: Racing UKOrganisation: Central HouseOrganisation: Cheltenham
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