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Faugheen roars back with a performance that will make him tough to beat
Owner Rich Ricci greets Paul Townend and Faugheen after their Morgiana Hurdle victoryCredit: Caroline Norris
Faugheen was back in business at Punchestown on Sunday, overcoming a 665-day absence to post the highest RPR of the jumps season so far.
The nine-year-old dictated the pace before powering clear of his three rivals in the straight to land the Morgiana Hurdle by 16 lengths from Jezki (153).
The runner-up, also aged nine, had shown good speed to land a Grade 3 at Tipperary on his previous start but was completely outclassed by the returning champ.
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Sam WalkerRacing Post Reporter
Published on 19 November 2017inNews
Last updated 17:08, 19 November 2017
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