New documentary recalls the legendary Dawn Run

The legendary mare is the only horse in history to have completed the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle-Gold Cup double

Dawn Run en route to Cheltenham Gold Cup glory in 1986.  Picture: Allsport UK /Allsport

Racing fans are in for a treat at 9.55pm on Sunday night when TG4 broadcasts the first episode of a new National Hunt racing series called Laochra Na Rásaíochta.

The series, produced by Touchline Media, will feature Ireland’s greatest horses, with tomorrow’s hour-long episode focusing on the legendary mare Dawn Run, the only horse in history to have completed the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle-Gold Cup double.