Racing

Cheltenham Festival: Fairytale ending as Honeysuckle signs off with emotional win

Rachael Blackmore leads home Henry de Bromhead’s star in the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle

Trainer Henry de Bromhead and his wife Heather celebrate with jockey Rachael Blackmore after Honeysuckle's win in the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
Trainer Henry de Bromhead and his wife Heather celebrate with jockey Rachael Blackmore after Honeysuckle's win in the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
Brian O'Connor at Cheltenham
Tue Mar 14 2023 - 18:32

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column