Hardy Eustace triumphs at Punchestown

There were emotional scenes at Punchestown as Dessie Hughes' veteran Hardy Eustace claimed yet more Grade One glory in the Maplewood Developments Hurdle.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2008 - 14:34

There were emotional scenes at Punchestown as Dessie Hughes' veteran Hardy Eustace claimed yet more Grade One glory in the Maplewood Developments Hurdle.

The 11-year-old, a dual winner of the Champion Hurdle, was sent off an unconsidered 14-1 chance despite there only being four runners.

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