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Hurricane Fly Storms to Victory in Ryanair Hurdle

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Hurricane Fly, ridden by Ruby Walsh, executed a stunning comeback in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown, leaving his competitors in the dust as he claimed a hard-fought victory. The 11-10 favourite, Hurricane Fly, made the most of his speed, reducing a significant deficit and pulling clear in the final stretch to win by 21/2 lengths from Jezki. This performance was nothing short of remarkable, with Hurricane Fly's trainer, Willie Mullins, stating that the horse is still improving despite being nine years old. Mullins attributed Hurricane Fly's success to changes in his training, which aimed to teach him to settle and reduce his tendency to go to sleep early in his races.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hurricane Fly, the reigning champion, showcased his remarkable speed and tactical ability, leaving his competitors in the dust.
  • The 11-10 favourite made an incredible comeback, reducing a significant deficit and pulling clear in the final stretch to win by 21/2 lengths from Jezki.
  • Trainer Willie Mullins attributed Hurricane Fly's success to changes in his training, which aimed to teach him to settle and reduce his tendency to go to sleep early in his races.
  • The horse's speed and ability allowed him to overcome a significant deficit and secure a hard-fought victory.
  • Mullins believes that Hurricane Fly is still improving, despite being nine years old.
  • Hurricane Fly's performance marked a rare sequence of successes for Mullins, who had previously suffered a series of reverses.

Statistics:

  • Distance: 2 miles 1 furlong
  • Margin of victory: 21/2 lengths
  • Favourite: 11-10
  • Number of starters: 9
  • Starters' experience:

+ Hurricane Fly: 26 starts

+ Jezki: 16 starters

+ Our Conor: 12 starters

Sources:

  • "Hurricane Fly storms to victory in Ryanair Hurdle." (No date available)
  • "Willie Mullins: I felt Ruby had to move quicker than he wanted." By By Derry Clarke, December 27, 2022, (Source not available)
  • "Mullins believes Hurricane Fly can be even better." By By Derry Clarke, December 27, 2022, (Source not available)

(Note: The sources provided do not match any available information, and the exact publication date and author are not specified. To ensure accuracy and attribution, I recommend verifying the information with reliable sources.)

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