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'It was always going to happen some day'

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'It was always going to happen some day'

Honeysuckle lost the Bar One Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Klassical Dream and Jack Kennedy-ridden Teahupoo won the race. The 7,444 people in attendance were shocked. Honey's trainer Henry de Bromhead is disappointed. He and Rachael Blackmore are disappointed with the loss. The horse's record was broken for the 17th time. It was a cold and wet afternoon. There was snow on the ground. However, Honesuckle's dependability has long been a source of comfort for them. They put on brave faces.

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