R4 IRE - PUNCHESTOWN | 26 April 2018 |
Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) G1 4U HDLE ($441,410), 4828m 6:04.10 |
One of the most heart-warming moments of recent seasons - two-time Champion Hurdler Faugheen, seemingly on the way down after a mighty stint at the top, secures his ninth Grade 1 victory on his first try at three miles for over four years with a thrilling win in the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at the Punchestown Festival for trainer Willie Mullins, jockey David Mullins and owners Rich and Susannah Ricci.
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