Racing: Gallagher ecstatic at winning Champion Hurdle

Smurfit Champion Hurdle winning jockey Dean Gallagher spoke of his surprise as his mount - Hors La Loi III - won the race earlier this afternoon.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2002 - 15:47

Smurfit Champion Hurdle winning jockey Dean Gallagher spoke of his surprise as his mount - Hors La Loi III - won the race earlier this afternoon.

The ecstatic jockey said: "‘‘I can’t believe it - it’s a dream that’s become reality, I’m just overwhelmed, overwhelmed.’’

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