Racing

Cheltenham Festival: Tribute paid to ‘special kid’ Jack de Bromhead after Honeysuckle lands mares’ hurdle

Handler Henry de Bromhead’s son killed in riding mishap is name-checked by winning jockey Rachael Blackmore

A victorious Rachael Blackmore aboard Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
A victorious Rachael Blackmore aboard Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
Nathan Johns at Cheltenham
Tue Mar 14 2023 - 19:36 • 3 MIN READ

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Nathan Johns

Nathan Johns

Nathan Johns is an Irish Times journalist