Ruby wins Hurdle on 'tough as nails' Fly

Hurricane Fly has won the Champion Hurdle under Ruby Walsh at Cheltenham.

Ruby wins Hurdle on 'tough as nails' Fly
Tue, 12 Mar, 2013 - 16:05

Hurricane Fly has won the Champion Hurdle under Ruby Walsh at Cheltenham.

Rock On Ruby was second in a thrilling finish, with Countrywide Flame third.

After the race, Ruby remarked of Hurricane Fly: "Yep, brilliant…He's as tough as nails."

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