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Honeysuckle took her unbeaten record to 14 when winning the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle for a third time at Leopardstown.
Henry de Bromhead’s brilliant mare powered away from her four rivals under Rachael Blackmore after jumping the second-last flight to secure her 10th Grade One success.
It was a straightforward triumph for the eight-year-old, who will defend her Champion Hurdle crown at Cheltenham next month.
The early pace was set by Heaven Help Us with Zanahiyr, who made a bad mistake at the first hurdle, close up in second place.
She's still unbeaten! 😍
Honeysuckle pulls away to win the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle 🥇
Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle – what an iconic duo!
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There was little change in the order until Blackmore made her move on Honeysuckle after jumping the third-last.
The 1-5 shot moved supremely into the lead and put several lengths between herself and the opposition to quickly put the race to bed.
Honeysuckle went on to score by six and a half lengths from Zanahiyr, with Echoes In Rain staying on for third place.
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