The Dessie Hughes-trained Rare Bob became the latest potential Irish candidate to throw his metaphorical hat into the ring for the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after putting up a fine performance to land the Tote Pick Six Every Sunday Leopardstown Handicap Chase, writes Elliot Slater. Victory in the Grade A event, which carried [...]
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As a jockey, Irishman Dessie Hughes scaled the heights, winning the 1977 Cheltenham Gold Cup on Davy Lad and the Champion Hurdle two years later when partnering Monksfield to a famous success over Sea Pigeon. Now, more than 30 years on, Hughes has his best chance of winning the John Smith’s Grand National as the [...]
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Dessie Hughes is one of Ireland’s most established and skilled trainers, who has had consistent success with numerous horses over the years, most notably with Hardy Eustace. A successful jockey in his own right, he won the 1977 Cheltenham Gold Cup on Davy Lad and he also beat Sea Pigeon, riding Monksfield in his most [...]
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