Hurricane Fly

Foaled: 2004

 

Trainer:  Willie Mullins

 

Jockeys:  Ruby Walsh, Paul Townend, Davy Condon

 

Owners:  George Creighton and Mrs Rose Boyd  

 

Did you know: The remarkable Hurricane Fly, twice a winner of the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, has been retired from racing. In a glorious career spanning all of ten seasons, Hurricane Fly won 24 of his 32 starts over hurdles and in doing so, notched up a world-record breaking 22 victories at Grade 1 level. Willie Mullins took the decision together with the horse's owners George Creighton and Rose Boyd, bringing to an end an incredible hurdling career that saw the 11-year-old son of Montjeu becoming a true legend of the turf. In his final season, Hurricane Fly landed three Grade 1 wins, including a record fifth-straight BHP Irish Champion Hurdle at his beloved Leopardstown which was to be his final success. For seven straight seasons and 30 races, he competed exclusively in Grade 1 company, his brilliance and durability enabling him set that world record of 22 Grade 1 career wins. Ten of those were in Grade 1s at Leopardstown, a venue at which he was never beaten. He was also a standing dish at Punchestown where he was a nine-time winner. He won the last three renewals of the Morgiana Hurdle at the County Kildare venue and was also a four-time winner of the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at the festival. The announcement that the remarkable Hurricane Fly had been retired from racing was made on Monday, August 31st, 2015. In a glorious career spanning all of ten seasons, Hurricane Fly won 24 of his 32 starts over hurdles.

Rabobank Champion H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2013)

Rabobank Champion H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: P. Townend - 2010)

Rabobank Champion H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2012)

Rabobank Champion H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2011)

BHP Insurance Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2014)

BHP Insurance Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2013)

BHP Insurance Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2012)

BHP Insurance Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: P. Townend - 2011)

BHP Insurances Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2015)

Evening Herald Champion Novice H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2009)

Ryanair H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2014)

Ryanair H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2013)

Paddypower.com iPhone App Dec.Fest.H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: P. Townend - 2010)

Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: P. Townend - 2008)

Istabraq Festival H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2012)

Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: P. Townend - 2010)

paddypower.com Future Champ.Novice H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: P. Townend - 2008)

StanJames.com Morgiana H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2014)

StanJames.com Morgiana H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2013)

Dobbins & Madigans Morgiana H'dle (Grade 1) (Trained by: W.P. Mullins - Ridden by: R. Walsh - 2012)

Season Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Money Place Money Total *
National Hunt 2014/2015 4 3 1 0 0 €176,900 €40,000 €216,900
National Hunt 2013/2014 4 3 1 0 0 €182,400 €40,000 €222,400
National Hunt 2012/2013 4 4 0 0 0 €299,000 €0 €299,000
National Hunt 2011/2012 2 2 0 0 0 €170,200 €0 €170,200
National Hunt 2010/2011 5 4 0 0 0 €285,700 €0 €285,700
National Hunt 2009/2010 2 1 0 1 0 €103,700 €8,500 €112,200
National Hunt 2008/2009 4 4 0 0 0 €183,600 €0 €183,600
Venue
Date From
Date To
Jockey
Trainer
Race Type
Distance
Place
Weight
Rating
Pattern/Listed
Venue Date Jockey Trainer Race Type Distance Place Weight Rating Race Pattern/Listed Prize Money Horse Trainer
Auteuil 07/06/2015 R. Walsh Hdl 3m 1f 110yds 6 10-10 R. Walsh
Punchestown 30/04/2015 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 3m 2 11-10 168 Ladbrokes World Series H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €40,000 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Cheltenham 10/03/2015 P. Townend Hdl 2m 110yds 3 11-10 P. Townend
Leopardstown 25/01/2015 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 169 BHP Insurances Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €67,100 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Leopardstown 29/12/2014 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 169 Ryanair H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €61,000 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 16/11/2014 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 165 StanJames.com Morgiana H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €48,800 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 02/05/2014 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 2 11-12 169 Racing Post Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €40,000 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Cheltenham 11/03/2014 R. Walsh Hdl 2m 110yds 4 11-10 R. Walsh
Leopardstown 26/01/2014 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 175 BHP Insurance Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €72,600 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Leopardstown 29/12/2013 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 175 Ryanair H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €61,000 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 17/11/2013 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 175 StanJames.com Morgiana H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €48,800 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 26/04/2013 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-12 173 Rabobank Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €121,500 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Cheltenham 12/03/2013 R. Walsh Hdl 2m 110yds 1 11-10 R. Walsh
Leopardstown 27/01/2013 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 173 BHP Insurance Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €72,600 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Leopardstown 29/12/2012 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 173 Istabraq Festival H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €56,100 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 18/11/2012 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 173 Dobbins & Madigans Morgiana H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €48,800 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 27/04/2012 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-12 173 Rabobank Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €97,600 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Cheltenham 13/03/2012 R. Walsh Hdl 2m 110yds 3 11-10 R. Walsh
Leopardstown 29/01/2012 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 173 BHP Insurance Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €72,600 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 06/05/2011 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-12 172 Rabobank Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €97,600 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Cheltenham 15/03/2011 R. Walsh Hdl 2m 110yds 1 11-10 R. Walsh
Leopardstown 23/01/2011 P. Townend W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 166 BHP Insurance Irish Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €72,600 P. Townend W.P. Mullins
Leopardstown 29/12/2010 P. Townend W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-10 166 Paddypower.com iPhone App Dec.Fest.H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €59,400 P. Townend W.P. Mullins
Fairyhouse 15/12/2010 P. Townend W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 4f 1 11-10 166 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €56,100 P. Townend W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 23/04/2010 P. Townend W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-12 157 Rabobank Champion H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €103,700 P. Townend W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 15/11/2009 P. Townend W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 3 11-10 157 Dobbins & Madigans at Punchestown H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €8,500 P. Townend W.P. Mullins
Punchestown 28/04/2009 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-12 157 Evening Herald Champion Novice H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €63,000 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Leopardstown 27/12/2008 P. Townend W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-7 paddypower.com Future Champ.Novice H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €52,800 P. Townend W.P. Mullins
Fairyhouse 30/11/2008 P. Townend W.P. Mullins Hdl 2m 1 11-7 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice H'dle (Grade 1) Grade 1 €59,400 P. Townend W.P. Mullins
Auteuil 22/06/2008 D. J. Condon Hdl 2m 3f 110yds 2 10-5 D. J. Condon
Auteuil 25/05/2008 R. Walsh Hdl 2m 3f 110yds 1 9-13 R. Walsh
Punchestown 07/05/2008 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins MdnHdl 2m 1 11-4 www.punchestown.com M'dn H'dle €8,400 R. Walsh W.P. Mullins
Maisons-laffitte 28/07/2007 J. Victoire F 1m 2f 7 9-2 J. Victoire
Longchamp 25/06/2007 F. Bertras F 1m 1f 7 8-12 F. Bertras
Chantilly 09/05/2007 F. Bertras F 1m 1f 4 9-2 F. Bertras
Longchamp 15/04/2007 F. Bertras F 1m 8 9-2 F. Bertras
Saint-cloud 23/03/2007 F. Bertras F 1m 1 9-2 F. Bertras
Mont-de-marsan 04/03/2007 F 7f 1 9-2
Longchamp 10/09/2006 F 1m 3 9-2
Clairefontaine 14/08/2006 F 7f 2 9-2
Vichy 02/08/2006 F. Spanu F 7f 6 9-2 F. Spanu
La teste de buch 11/07/2006 F 6f 2 9-2


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