Dessie Hughes

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Hugely popular trainer who was part of racing’s elite

Dessie Hughes: October 10th, 1943 - November 16th, 2014

Hard road proves too taxing for Hardy fan Vinny

Thoughts of his new fitness regime disappear as he raises a toast to National Hunt hero Dessie

Irish race horse trainer Dessie Hughes dies aged 71

Jockey-turned-trainer, who enjoyed success at Cheltenham, had been battling an illness

Jezki heads a top-class line up for Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse

Willie Mullins’ strong team includes the likes of Hurricane Fly and the exciting Faugheen

Tullow Tank makes eye-catching chasing debut

Grade One winner over hurdles had not run since February

The Tullow Tank primed for his chasing debut at Fairyhouse

But Dessie Hughes’s charge won’t have it easy against Grade Two winner Mala Beach

Thoroughbred trail

Trainers opening their yards

Ballycasey one of just four runners for Gold Cup

Limited field will go to post in Sunday’s feature at Fairyhouse

Hurricane in fine fettle, reports Ruby Walsh

Hurricane Fly going for a third Champion Hurdle on opening day of Cheltenham Festival

Decision on Last Instalment later in week

Gigginstown star needs conditions on easy side if he is to take his chance in Gold Cup

On His Own added to Gold Cup field

Willie Mullins opts for a crack at Gold Cup at Cheltenham next week over Grand National

Mouse Morris in a quandary over First Lieutenant’s Cheltenham Festival target

Co Tipperary-based trainer not sure whether to aim for Gold Cup or Ryanair Chase

Willie Mullins confirms Annie Power a runner in the stayers’ hurdle

Dessie Hughes happy with Our Conor’s post-race gallop, saying: “He travelled well and had loads left”

Mount Colah puts in a high-class performance for Banbridge trainer Jerry Cosgrave

“Two mile is his optimum trip. His dam is a half-sister to Newmill and he pulls hard”

Our Conor warms up for Cheltenham after racing at Leopardstown

Dessie Hughes charge giving all the right signals ahead of a return to the festival

Massey anticipating a big run as Shesafoxylady makes hurdle bow

Willie Mullins-trained horse to make first appearance in over three months at Thurles

Dual festival winner Alderwood a doubt

Benbulben to join World Hurdle field as Hughes eyes Gold with Lyreen Legend

O’Leary grips top of Hennessy market

Ruby Walsh teams up with old boss Nicholls for Tidal Bay Hennessy ride

Jim Culloty hopes Lord Windermere can bounce back in Hennessy Gold Cup

Leopardstown race could see almost all of Ireland’s Gold Cup contenders take their chance

Hughes bullish about Our Conor’s chances at Cheltenham

Trainer reports hurdler in top shape after Leopardstown

Djakadam continues unbeaten run at Leopardstown

Willie Mullins’s five-year-old hauls in Bright New Dawn to take Killiney Novice Chase

Bookmakers confident Hurricane Fly can see off young pretenders again in BHP Irish Champion Hurdle

Jezki and Our Conor have another crack at the reigning champion at Leopardstown

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