Peter Fahey has Peregrine Run 'in the form of his life' for Galway Plate bid

Brian Sheerin meets connections of the nine-year-old who is chasing a six-timer

Peter Fahey: one of the Irish trainers who recorded a notable first Cheltenham festival win with Belfast Banter in the County HurdleCredit: Patrick McCann

This summer has been full of sweet moments for Peter Fahey and his team – and breakfast rolls, lots and lots of breakfast rolls.

Something that started as a bit of fun a few years back at Roefield House Stables in Monasterevin, County Kildare, breakfast is on the boss every morning after the yard sends out a winner.

The local deli has been quids in this summer as Fahey has regularly been hitting the target and no horse has picked up the tab more than Peregrine Run, a 15-time victor bidding for a remarkable sixth straight success when he lines up in Wednesday’s thetote.com Galway Plate.

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Published on 26 July 2019inGrand National festival

Last updated 17:26, 28 July 2019

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