Hurricane Fly tops Champion contenders

Hurricane Fly features among just six remaining entries for Sunday’s BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2012 - 13:18

Hurricane Fly features among just six remaining entries for Sunday’s BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

The Willie Mullins-trained star cleaned up in the two-mile division last season, landing this Grade One prize before going on to further Champion Hurdle success at Cheltenham and later at Punchestown.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Williamson registers maiden professional double in Clonmel Williamson registers maiden professional double in Clonmel
Dante Festival 2026 - Day Two - York Racecourse Item firmly on the agenda for Derby challenge
Scandinavia can underline Ascot credentials at Leopardstown Scandinavia can underline Ascot credentials at Leopardstown
CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: LeopardstownPlace: CheltenhamPlace: PunchestownPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: MullinsPerson: Voler la VedettePerson: Jessica HarringtonPerson: KalannPerson: Sabrina HartyPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Stan JamesPerson: UnaccompaniedPerson: Joe BurkeEvent: BHP Insurance Irish Champion HurdleEvent: ChristmasEvent: Champion HurdleEvent: HurdleOrganisation: StarsOrganisation: BinocularOrganisation: Spirit SonOrganisation: StanOrganisation: Hurricane FlyOrganisation: Oscars Well
<p>Scandanavia and Ryan Moore (blue &amp; orange) win the Saval Beg Stakes (Group 3) for trainer Aidan O'Brien at Leopardstown. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

Aidan O’Brien delight as battling Scandinavia gets job done

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited