Cheltenham Festival 2015: Faugheen and jockey Ruby Walsh claim Champion Hurdle glory
FAUGHEEN was imperious as he led home a Willie Mullins-trained one-two-three in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Faugheen claims Champion Hurdle glory
The 4-5 shot made all the running in the hands of Ruby Walsh, finding plenty when asked to take his unbeaten tally over hurdles to eight.
Arctic Fire (20-1) chased him hard up the hill to take second place, with dual winner Hurricane Fly (8-1) a gallant third.
Walsh said: "He's not slow, no one else wanted to make it and I was going to go my fractions not theirs.
"Willie is a genius and has a great team of staff around him."