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Mixed emotions as Honeysuckle remains unbeaten with Hatton's Grace annihilation

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Mixed emotions as Honeysuckle remains unbeaten with Hatton's Grace annihilation

Honeysuckle won the Champion Hurdle with Hatton's Grace. Latest Exhibition suffered a fatal injury on the home straight. Honey'suckle's record now reads 13 from 13. of her 13 wins on track, nine have come at the highest level. The favourite to win the race was 4-7. BoyleSports don't want any business when it comes to Honesuckle. They quote the shortest odds at 4/7, although there is evens out there. It's a tried and trusted path back towards Cheltenham for the darling of Irish racing.

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