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Honeysuckle, with Rachael Blackmore up, on their way to winning the Hatton's Grace Hurdle

Three in a row for imperious Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle maintained her unbeaten record with an imperious display in winning a third Baroneracing.com Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Racing • 28 Nov 21

Honeysuckle is a 4-7 favourite in the antepost market for the feature at Fairyhouse

Honeysuckle set to reappear at Fairyhouse

Honeysuckle will face a maximum of 10 rivals in her bid to win the Baroneracing.com Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Racing • 23 Nov 21

Willie Mullins is hoping to add to three previous wins in the race

Klassical Dream leads Mullins bid to rival Honeysuckle

Klassical Dream is part of a strong team Willie Mullins is readying to take on Honeysuckle in this month's Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Racing • 04 Nov 21

Rachael Blackmore rode Honeysuckle to victory in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last March

Honeysuckle to bid for Hatton's Grace hat-trick

Honeysuckle is set to make her return to action with a hat-trick bid in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle next month.

Racing • 03 Oct 21

Jockey Rachael Blackmore celebrates winning the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle on Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle extends unbeaten run in Champion Hurdle win

Honeysuckle capped an amazing campaign when taking her unbeaten record to 12 in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 30 Apr 21

Honeysuckle is unbeaten in 11 starts under rules

De Bromhead sweet on Honeysuckle's champion chances

Henry de Bromhead is delighted with Honeysuckle as the dream mare bids to take her perfect record under rules to 12 in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 29 Apr 21

Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle winning the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle in Match

Honeysuckle faces seven in Punchestown Champion Hurdle

Henry de Bromhead fires a three-strong team in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown - with the peerless Honeysuckle at the forefront.

Racing • 28 Apr 21

Honeysuckle justified favouritism in the Champion Hurdle in emphatic fashion last week

De Bromhead has Punchestown in mind for Honeysuckle

Henry de Bromhead is "leaning towards" giving Honeysuckle her final outing of the season in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 23 Mar 21

Rachael Blackmore celebrates on Honeysuckle at Prestbury Park

Blackmore keen to shift spotlight on to Honeysuckle

A self-deprecating Rachael Blackmore was eager to heap praise on the remarkable Honeysuckle after the magnificent mare enabled the 31-year-old to become the first woman to win the Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 17 Mar 21

Rachael Blackmore holds the Champion Hurdle trophy aloft

Honeysuckle and Blackmore romp to Champion Hurdle glory

Tipperary native Rachael Blackmore made history with victory in the Unibet Champion Hurdle aboard Honeysuckle at Cheltenham – becoming the first female jockey to win the great Grade One race.

Cheltenham Festival • 16 Mar 21

Honeysuckle was a winner at the Cheltenham meeting 12 months ago when coming out on top in a titanic battle with Benie Des Dieux in the Mares' Hurdle, but is in against the boys this time - as well as fellow mare and last year's winner Epatante

Honeysuckle a 'dream and a privilege' says Blackmore

Rachael Blackmore is seeking a piece of history when she lines up on the unbeaten Honeysuckle in the Unibet Champion Hurdle.

Cheltenham Festival • 15 Mar 21

Honeysuckle won last month's Irish Champion Hurdle

Epatante and Honeysuckle declared for Champion Hurdle

Star mares Epatante and Honeysuckle are among a final field of 10 horses declared for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Festival • 15 Mar 21

Rachael Blackmore will be reunited with A Plus Tard for his Gold Cup bid

De Bromhead reveals riding plans for Cheltenham

Rachael Blackmore is set to ride A Plus Tard in the WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup, according to trainer Henry de Bromhead, with Jack Kennedy on his other runner, Minella Indo.

Racing • 04 Mar 21

Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle clear the final flight at Leopardstown

Honeysuckle and Blackmore bag Irish Champion Hurdle

The Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham looms large for Honeysuckle (10-11F) after securing back-to-back victories in the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Racing • 06 Feb 21

Defending champion Honeysuckle will make just her second start of the season in the Irish Champion Hurdle

De Bromhead anticipating improvement from Honeysuckle

Henry de Bromhead is taking nothing for granted ahead of Honeysuckle's defence of the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 05 Feb 21

Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle won the Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham last year

Barry Geraghty's Dublin Racing Festival big race picks

Former champion jockey Barry Geraghty believes the meeting is a crucial showcase for Irish talent during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Racing • 05 Feb 21

Honeysuckle is expected to land the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle

Honeysuckle heads field for Irish Champion Hurdle

Honeysuckle will face five rivals in her bid for back-to-back victories in the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Saturday.

Racing • 04 Feb 21

Honeysuckle (light blue) going on to win the 2020 Irish Champion Hurdle

Honeysuckle faces quintet in Champion Hurdle repeat bid

Honeysuckle will face a maximum of five rivals when she bids for back-to-back victories in the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 02 Feb 21

Honeysuckle has now won six races from six at Fairyhouse.

Honeysuckle, Blackmore defend Hatton's Grace crown

Honeysuckle won the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse for the second successive year - but she was clinging on in the final strides.

Racing • 29 Nov 20

Rachael Blackmore drives Honeysuckle home to win the Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Connections sweet on Honeysuckle's Fairyhouse prospects

Honeysuckle is reported to be in good heart as she bids for back-to-back wins in the Baroneracing.com Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Racing • 28 Nov 20

Honeysuckle got up the inside to win by half a length

Honeysuckle comes out on top in Mares' Hurdle duel

Honeysuckle got the better of Benie Des Dieux in an titanic tussle for the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Racing • 10 Mar 20

Honeysuckle is set for a clash with Benie Des Dieux

Honeysuckle set for Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham

Henry de Bromhead has confirmed his unbeaten mare Honeysuckle will contest the Close Brothers Hurdle at next week's Cheltenham Festival, rather than the Unibet Champion Hurdle on the same afternoon.

Racing • 03 Mar 20