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State Man extended his winning streak to six races

State Man sinks Honeysuckle in Irish Champion Hurdle

State Man strode to a decisive victory over the gallant Honeysuckle in the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Racing • 05 Feb 23

Honeysuckle achieved a hat-trick in the race last year

Honeysuckle bids to return to winning ways

There will surely be no popular winner at this year's Dublin Racing Festival than Honeysuckle if she can raise the roof at Leopardstown for a fourth time in the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 04 Feb 23

Rachael Blackmore celebrating yet another win on Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle lands Champion Hurdle again with ease

Honeysuckle took her unbeaten record to 14 when winning the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle for a third time at Leopardstown.

Racing • 06 Feb 22

Honeysuckle was an emphatic 10-length winner of last year's race

Honeysuckle set for Irish Champion Hurdle hat-trick bid

Unbeaten Honeysuckle is on course for an Irish Champion Hurdle hat-trick attempt at the Dublin Racing Festival next month, connections have confirmed.

Racing • 05 Jan 22

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

Cromwell considers Punchestown run for Darver Star

Gavin Cromwell will consider options at Aintree and Punchestown for Darver Star following his fine effort in the Unibet Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 15 Mar 20

Jessica Harrington is targetting the Champion Hurdle

Harrington to send Supasundae to Cheltenham

Jessica Harrington was thrilled with Supasundae's return to action in the Irish Champion Hurdle on Saturday.

Racing • 04 Feb 20

Honeysuckle was an impressive winner of the Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse on her latest appearance.

Honeysuckle faces Mullins quartet at Leopardstown

Honeysuckle will face four Willie Mullins-trained rivals in a fascinating renewal of the PCI Irish Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 30 Jan 20

Honeysuckle will sidestep Leopardstown's Christmas meeting

Honeysuckle set to skip Christmas at Leopardstown

Irish racing's new star mare Honeysuckle is "99 per cent likely" to miss Leopardstown's Christmas meeting.

Racing • 06 Dec 19

Jack Kennedy on Apple's Jade following their BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle

All systems go for Apple's Jade Champion Hurdle tilt

Gordon Elliott believes Apple's Jade has gone from "strength to strength" this season as he prepares the mare for a crack at the Unibet Champion Hurdle - but's the Cheltenham picture is not so clear for Samcro.

Racing • 19 Feb 19

Supasundae pictured coming home ahead of Faugheen.

Supasundae edges out Faugheen in Irish Champion Hurdle

Supasundae proved too strong for Faugheen as he won the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Racing • 03 Feb 18

Faugheen could return to Leopardstown next month

Irish Champion Hurdle 'back on radar' for Faugheen

Trainer Willie Mullins believes the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown next month is "back on the radar" for Faugheen.

Racing • 09 Jan 18

Faugheen had a poor showing at Leopardstown

Mullins expects Faugheen to return in February

Willie Mullins is planning to enter Faugheen in next month's BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle as he continues to ponder the gelding's disappointing run over Christmas.

Racing • 06 Jan 18

Faugheen remains the favourite for the Champion Hurdle despite his latest setback

Faugheen to be examined by vet on Monday

Faugheen will be checked out on Monday by Willie Mullins and his vet after being forced to miss the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Racing • 29 Jan 17

Faugheen looks like he'll have to overcome a 415-day absence if he is to win another Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival

Faugheen to miss Irish Champion Hurdle

Champion Hurdle favourite Faugheen will miss his intended comeback at Leopardstown on Sunday and looks likely to head to the Cheltenham Festival without a prep run.

Racing • 28 Jan 17

Ruby Walsh and Hurricane Fly after winning a fifth successive Irish Champion Hurdle

Faugheen and Hurricane Fly ready for Leopardstown

Faugheen heads a list of six horses for the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday, where Hurricane Fly will be welcomed back for the unveiling of a bronze statue in his honour.

Racing • 24 Jan 17

Jezki ruled out of Punchestown return

The long-absent Jezki will not make his reappearance at Punchestown on Saturday and will instead be targeted at the Irish Champion Hurdle on 29 January.

Racing • 30 Dec 16

Hurricane Fly is a best-price 8-11, while Jezki can be backed at 13-8 for the Irish Champion Hurdle

Hurricane and Jezki set for round seven of rivalry

Hurricane Fly and Jezki are again on a collision course for the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Racing • 20 Jan 15

Arctic Fire filled third place behind Hurricane Fly in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas

Mullins mulling over Irish Champion declarations

Hurricane Fly is likely to have a stablemate or two for company in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Racing • 19 Jan 15

Hurricane Fly leads Jezki 4-2 in their head-to-head record

Fly and Jezki destined for Irish Champion rematch

Hurricane Fly and Jezki head an initial field of just eight entries for the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on 25 January.

Racing • 05 Jan 15

Hurricane Fly is a best-price 3-1 to win a third Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival

Hurricane Fly wins a fourth Irish Champion Hurdle

Hurricane Fly repelled the strong challenge of Our Conor to win a fourth consecutive BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown, equalling the record of the great Istabraq.

Racing • 26 Jan 14

Hurricane Fly was a winner of the Christmas Hurdle in impressive fashion

Walsh backs Hurricane Fly to star again

Ruby Walsh believes a switch to Leopardstown's innermost track will help Hurricane Fly confirm his superiority over the young guns in Sunday's Irish Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 24 Jan 14

Flaxen Flare was a winner of last season's Fred Winter Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival

Elliott pair set for Boylesports Hurdle bid

Gordon Elliott is set to saddle Flaxen Flare and Rocky Wednesday in the Boylesports.com Hurdle at Leopardstown on Saturday.

Racing • 22 Jan 14

The first three home in the Ryanair Hurdle remain in the mix for the Irish Champion Hurdle

Irish Champion field down to six

Hurricane Fly is one of six horses still in contention for the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Racing • 21 Jan 14

Jezki (green and yellow silks) lost nothing in defeat to the all-conquering Hurricane Fly

Jezki set to renew Hurricane rivalry

Trainer Jessica Harrington has confirmed Jezki will tackle the brilliant Hurricane Fly for a second time in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on 26 January.

Racing • 31 Dec 13