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Hurricane Fly, racing legend, dies at 22
Willie Mullins' Champion Hurdle winner and one of National Hunt's greatest horses has passed away.
In brief
Willie Mullins' Champion Hurdle winner and one of National Hunt's greatest horses has passed away. Hurricane Fly won 22 Grade 1 races and is remembered as one of the finest hurdlers ever trained. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Racing legend Hurricane Fly dies
Willie Mullins' dual Champion Hurdle winner Hurricane Fly has passed away at age 22 after a legendary nine-year career.
Record 22 Grade 1 victories
Hurricane Fly won a record-breaking 22 Grade One races, including the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in 2011 and 2013.
“He won a record-breaking 22 Grade One races, which was remarkable.”
Irish Champion Hurdle dominance
The son of Montjeu won the Irish Champion Hurdle five consecutive times between 2011 and 2015, cementing his status as a generational talent.
Ruby Walsh's perfect horse
Jockey Ruby Walsh called Hurricane Fly the best jumper of a hurdle he ever rode, praising his accuracy, bravery, and bombproof temperament.
“He was the best jumper of a hurdle I ever rode.”
Mullins hails greatest stable star
Trainer Willie Mullins described Hurricane Fly as one of the biggest legends to pass through his Closutton yard, praising his bravery and willingness to battle.
“He was awesome, one of the biggest legends ever to come through Closutton.”
Happy retirement at National Stud
Hurricane Fly was retired in 2015 and spent his final years at the Irish National Stud alongside other equine greats like Faugheen and Hardy Eustace.
The headline
Hurricane Fly won 22 Grade 1 races and is remembered as one of the finest hurdlers ever trained.
