Tributes flood in as three iconic names in jump racing are retired
Faugheen (right) an icon of jump racingCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)
Faugheen, Douvan and Benie Des Dieux have been retired prompting an outpouring of tributes on social media. Here are a sample of your tributes at what feels like the end of a special era for jump racing.
ITV Racing's Matt Chapman was one of the leaders of the Faugheen fan club
Alan remembers a magical day at Leopardstown
Vaughan sums up the trio perfectly
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Published on 8 May 2021inNews
Last updated 15:33, 8 May 2021
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