Hurricane Fly lays down Cheltenham marker

Hurricane Fly advanced his claims to regain his Cheltenham crown with a 13th Grade One triumph in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Hurricane Fly lays down Cheltenham marker
Sat, 29 Dec, 2012 - 16:22

Hurricane Fly advanced his claims to regain his Cheltenham crown with a 13th Grade One triumph in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.

The 2011 Stan James Champion Hurdle hero went on to win at Prestbury Park after claiming this race and is now 9-2 from 5-1 with the sponsors to repeat the feat.

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