Lossiemouth fends off Brighterdaysahead in Leopardstown December Hurdle

"I’m sure both mares will be back here for the Dublin Racing Festival," said Lossiemouth trainer Willie Mullins
Lossiemouth fends off Brighterdaysahead in Leopardstown December Hurdle

Lossiemouth claimed a ninth Grade One victory in the December Hurdle at Leopardstown. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Lossiemouth repelled the strong challenge of the returning Brighterdaysahead to claim top honours in the December Hurdle at Leopardstown.

The Willie Mullins-trained Lossiemouth was a dominant winner of last month’s Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on her seasonal debut and was the 4-6 favourite to follow up and claim a ninth Grade One victory in the hands of Paul Townend.

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