Talking Horses: Honeysuckle's status undiminished by loss of unbeaten record

The mare's achievements over the last four years speak for themselves

COMING UNSTUCK: Honeysuckle succumbs to a first career defeat in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday. Picture: Inpho/Morgan Treacy

Defeat often tells you more about the connections of racehorses than victory ever can and Kenny Alexander soaked up the blow of Honeysuckle’s first reverse in 17 starts with impressive stoicism on Sunday.

 “It seemed to be business as usual, but they all get beat in the end, unfortunately,” Alexander said. “It doesn’t take anything away from what she has achieved, and she has taken me to races and competing in races that I could never have dreamed of doing. It’s disappointing, but it’s not the end of the world.”