Punchestown report: More joy for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore

The form of the stable’s runners this week raised some questions, but nothing has yet managed to conspire to lower Honeysuckle’s colours. And once again nothing could.
Punchestown report: More joy for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore

Rachael Blackmore onboard Honeysuckle comes home to win. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Henry de Bromhead cut a relieved figure when Honeysuckle, that most remarkable of mares, wrapped up another perfect season with victory in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.

The form of the stable’s runners this week raised some questions, but nothing has yet managed to conspire to lower Honeysuckle’s colours. And once again nothing could.

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