'Once in a lifetime horse' Hardy Eustace dies Dual Champion Hurdle hero Hardy Eustace has died at the age of 27. Racing • 05 Feb 24
'Once in a lifetime horse' Hardy Eustace dies Dual Champion Hurdle hero Hardy Eustace has died at the age of 27. Racing • 05 Feb 24
Cheltenham name trainer award in memory of Hughes Cheltenham Racecourse have announced that this year's Festival award for leading trainer will commemorate the late Dessie Hughes. Racing • 16 Feb 15
Cheltenham name trainer award in memory of Hughes Cheltenham Racecourse have announced that this year's Festival award for leading trainer will commemorate the late Dessie Hughes. Racing • 16 Feb 15
Fairyhouse runners for Sandra Hughes Sandra Hughes, daughter of the late Dessie Hughes, will have the first runners in her name at Fairyhouse on Wednesday. Racing • 18 Nov 14
Fairyhouse runners for Sandra Hughes Sandra Hughes, daughter of the late Dessie Hughes, will have the first runners in her name at Fairyhouse on Wednesday. Racing • 18 Nov 14
Dessie Hughes - A man for all seasons Dessie Hughes was one of a very rare breed of Irish horsemen to have enjoyed top-level success at the Cheltenham Festival as both a trainer and jockey. Racing • 16 Nov 14
Dessie Hughes - A man for all seasons Dessie Hughes was one of a very rare breed of Irish horsemen to have enjoyed top-level success at the Cheltenham Festival as both a trainer and jockey. Racing • 16 Nov 14
Trainer Dessie Hughes dies at 71 Dessie Hughes, who enjoyed a hugely successful career as both a jockey and a trainer, has died at the age of 71. Racing • 16 Nov 14
Trainer Dessie Hughes dies at 71 Dessie Hughes, who enjoyed a hugely successful career as both a jockey and a trainer, has died at the age of 71. Racing • 16 Nov 14
Hughes's duo primed for Galway Plate Dessie Hughes feels he has two live chances in thetote.com Galway Plate with ante-post favourite Art Of Logistics and Irish National runner-up Golden Wonder. Racing • 23 Jul 14
Hughes's duo primed for Galway Plate Dessie Hughes feels he has two live chances in thetote.com Galway Plate with ante-post favourite Art Of Logistics and Irish National runner-up Golden Wonder. Racing • 23 Jul 14
Hughes to send Colonel to Punchestown Dessie Hughes is to aim Lieutenant Colonel at the Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown on 2 May following his victory at Fairyhouse. Racing • 12 Apr 14
Hughes to send Colonel to Punchestown Dessie Hughes is to aim Lieutenant Colonel at the Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown on 2 May following his victory at Fairyhouse. Racing • 12 Apr 14
Giantofaman shines at Thurles Dessie Hughes landed the Boylesports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles for the third year running as Giantofaman dominated the Grade Two feature. Racing • 27 Feb 14
Giantofaman shines at Thurles Dessie Hughes landed the Boylesports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles for the third year running as Giantofaman dominated the Grade Two feature. Racing • 27 Feb 14
Double delight for McManus at Thurles JP McManus scored on the double at Thurles as both Off The Charts and Getoutwhenyoucan struck in his colours. Racing • 30 Jan 14
Double delight for McManus at Thurles JP McManus scored on the double at Thurles as both Off The Charts and Getoutwhenyoucan struck in his colours. Racing • 30 Jan 14
Hughes bides his time with Bob Dessie Hughes is in no hurry to plot a route back to the John Smith's Grand National with his Aintree contender Rare Bob. Racing • 30 Dec 12
Hughes bides his time with Bob Dessie Hughes is in no hurry to plot a route back to the John Smith's Grand National with his Aintree contender Rare Bob. Racing • 30 Dec 12
Tofino Bay may rejoin novices, says Hughes Tofino Bay could revert to novice company following his gutsy victory in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan on Sunday. Racing • 26 Nov 12
Tofino Bay may rejoin novices, says Hughes Tofino Bay could revert to novice company following his gutsy victory in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan on Sunday. Racing • 26 Nov 12
Fairyhouse review The INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle carried the most prize money at Fairyhouse and a competitive race went the way of Seefood (13-8 joint favourite). Racing • 07 Nov 12
Fairyhouse review The INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle carried the most prize money at Fairyhouse and a competitive race went the way of Seefood (13-8 joint favourite). Racing • 07 Nov 12
Action Master takes Pertemps qualifier Dessie Hughes' Action Master ran out a 20/1 winner of the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle qualifier at Cheltenham. Racing • 19 Oct 12
Action Master takes Pertemps qualifier Dessie Hughes' Action Master ran out a 20/1 winner of the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle qualifier at Cheltenham. Racing • 19 Oct 12
Double Kilbeggan win for Hughes and Cooper Dessie Hughes and Brian Cooper were in double winning form over timber at Kilbeggan, culminating in Whispering Hills' success in the T And V Novice Hurdle. Racing • 25 Jun 12
Double Kilbeggan win for Hughes and Cooper Dessie Hughes and Brian Cooper were in double winning form over timber at Kilbeggan, culminating in Whispering Hills' success in the T And V Novice Hurdle. Racing • 25 Jun 12
Depot delivers in Limerick feature Frisco Depot stepped up from his fine run behind the extra-smart Flemenstar last time to take the feature Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase at Limerick. Racing • 01 Apr 12
Depot delivers in Limerick feature Frisco Depot stepped up from his fine run behind the extra-smart Flemenstar last time to take the feature Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase at Limerick. Racing • 01 Apr 12
