Hello Neighbour puts Cromwell back among Irish Grade One winners

Cromwell completed a quick double when Perceval Legallois took the Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle for the second time, having also won it in 2023. 

Hello Neighbour won the Gannon's City Recovery & Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) for trainer Gavin Cromwell. Pic: Healy Racing

Despite a dearth of runners from the very top level, Gavin Cromwell has worked his way to be amongst the elite trainers in this country, and yet when Hello Neighbour won the Gannon’s City Recovery & Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle under a confident Keith Donoghue, the Co Meath handler was thrilled and relieved to be back amongst the Grade One winners in Ireland.

The horse, unbeaten in four outings under all codes, was less keen than when winning here at Christmas and even if there is room for improvement in that department, he is entitled to serious consideration for the Triumph Hurdle, where he will appear next.