Farmer makes hay in Galway feature

Farmer Brown earned himself a 40-1 quote with William Hill for next year’s Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle after demolishing his rivals in the €210,000 Guinness Galway Hurdle.

The success of the gambled-on 9-2 favourite ensured a well-considered plan came to fruition for handler Pat Hughes, as Davy Russell produced a cool ride to get the six-year-old home in front.