Sublimity sees off former champions in Leopardstown

Robbie Hennessy saddled his first ever winner as 2007 Champion Hurdle victor Sublimity saw off a battle-hardened field in the Grade One Leopardstown Golf Centre December Festival Hurdle today.

Sublimity sees off former champions in Leopardstown
Mon, 29 Dec, 2008 - 16:30

Robbie Hennessy saddled his first ever winner as 2007 Champion Hurdle victor Sublimity saw off a battle-hardened field in the Grade One Leopardstown Golf Centre December Festival Hurdle today.

Hennessy only took over care of the Cheltenham winner when taking out a licence earlier in the season.

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