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Lyreen Legend (IRE)
19yo b g 24th Apr 2007Track Horse
Track Horse
Lyreen Legend (IRE)
b g 24th Apr 2007Last Win
Galway Mon, 29th Oct, 12 7/4Fav, B J Cooper
D T Hughes
(4874 days)
Last Run
Punchestown Sun, 31st Jan, 16
8th, 16/1, J M Moore
(3685 days)
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Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
10
3
5
30%
€69,900
6.75
Chase IRE
10
1
3
10%
€40,350
-7.25
NHF IRE
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Chase GB
2
0
1
0%
£39,757
-2.00
Under Rules Total
23
4
9
17%
-3.50
Form Figures
99131-2213312F-4235-566-30-8/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 99131-2213312F-4235-566-30-8/
Date Course Conditions
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Change of Trainer D T Hughes to Ms Sandra Hughes
08Apr12 Fai 20f Good 4y+ H(40K)
11-10[9/2]3rd of 12, 4.50L behind Jenari
B J Cooper
Rated 140
4/19/2
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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
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Reports in which Lyreen Legend (IRE) was mentioned
Sir Des Champs makes successful return
Sir Des Champs returned from a near two-year injury layoff to record a Listed victory in the Boomerang Animal Bedding And Boomerang Horse & Country Store Chase at Thurles. Thu 19th Nov
Boston Bob wins thrilling PJ Moriarty Chase
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend completed a Grade 1 double at Leopardstown today when Boston Bob landed a thrilling renewal of the top level Dr. P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase. Sat 09th Feb
Review punchestown 18th Nov
Hurricane Fly was the highlight of a treble for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh at PunchestownSun 18th Nov
Mullins Back In Focus again
Willie Mullins brought up a double at Punchestown as Back In Focus kept up the gallop in the Grade 2 Florida Pearl Novice Chase, to follow Twinlight’s victory in the previous race. Sun 18th Nov
Treble on day for Hughes
Mon 29th Oct
Cooper completes Legendary Galway treble
Jockey Bryan Cooper recorded his third career treble at Galway today (44.5/1), completing the hat-trick on Lyreen Legend, who was providing trainer Dessie Hughes with a double of his own, in the W.B. Gavin & Co EBF Beginners Chase. Mon 29th Oct
Dedigout impresses in Champion Novice
Dedigout stormed clear on the run-in to run out a convincing winner of the Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle. Fri 27th Apr
Jenari gives McCoy a double
In-form trainer Jessica Harrington saddled another winner as the ever consistent Jenari took the Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse. Sun 08th Apr
Review thurles 1st Mar
Lyreen Legend came out on top in a thrilling renewal of the Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at ThurlesThu 01st Mar
Lyreen takes Thurles feature
Lyreen Legend, runner-up to both Monksland and Boston Bob on his previous two starts in Graded company, paid a handsome compliment to those Cheltenham contenders when taking the Grade 2 Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles. Thu 01st Mar
Folsom can give Purcell rivals the Blues
Conor O’Dwyer reports Folsom Blue in good form ahead of the Grade 2 Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon. Thu 01st Mar
Review leopardstown 29th Jan
Hurricane Fly blew away his rivals as he returned to action with a superb performance in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 29th Jan
Bob wins for Willie and Wylie
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins’ domination of the Irish jumps scene continued at Leopardstown today when his Boston Bob completed a big race double (following Hurricane Fly’s success) in the Grade 2 Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle. Sun 29th Jan
Review naas 8th Jan
Monksland took the step up up to Grade Two level in his stride as he completed a hat-trick with a convincing victory in the feature Slaney Novice Hurdle at NaasSun 08th Jan
Review navan 19th Dec
Lyreen Legend got back to winning ways with a commanding display in the Christmas Novice Hurdle at NavanMon 19th Dec
Lyreen Legend impresses in Navan opener
Lyreen Legend is a grand young prospect and he emphasised the fact that there are plenty of good days to come for his trainer Dessie Hughes and owners, the Lyreen Syndicate, by firmly putting odds-on favourite Jenari in his place in the opening Christmas Novice Hurdle at Navan. Mon 19th DecReview naas 29th Oct
Noble Prince enjoyed a straightforward victory on his return to action in the Ben Dunne Gyms Supporting Kildare GAA Poplar Square Chase at NaasSat 29th Oct
Legend inflicts pain on Mystic supporters
Those that backed Mystic Desir from as big as 5/2 in a place this morning into 6/4 favouritism were sickened to the core when their runner was dramatically cut down close home by Lyreen Legend in the opener at Naas, the Frank McGlynn Maiden Hurdle. Sat 29th Oct
After race at Galway Mon, 29th Oct, 2012 (1st) 
that was a godo performance and he is a lovely horse. He jumped beautifully and quickened well. He has a lovely way of jumping but while I don't know immediate plans, I hope we'll be around for the Dr P.J. Moriarty Chase in December! . He was a few lengths off Grade 1 standard over fences but stays three miles well, loves soft ground, is by a very good sire (Saint Des Saints) . what more do you want!
D T Hughes
that was a godo performance and he is a lovely horse. He jumped beautifully and quickened well. He has a lovely way of jumping but while I don't know immediate plans, I hope we'll be around for the Dr P.J. Moriarty Chase in December! . He was a few lengths off Grade 1 standard over fences but stays three miles well, loves soft ground, is by a very good sire (Saint Des Saints) . what more do you want!
D T Hughes
After race at Thurles Thu, 1st Mar, 2012 (1st)
We need another like him! He met the first two hurdles all wrong and he jumped a bit up in the air for the rest of them. The track probably wouldn't suit him.
D T Hughes
We need another like him! He met the first two hurdles all wrong and he jumped a bit up in the air for the rest of them. The track probably wouldn't suit him.
D T Hughes
After race at Naas Sat, 29th Oct, 2011 (1st)
He might be a nice horse. I thought he'd need the run to be honest as most of mine coming back have been needing the run. I know it wasn't a good race but he was impressive and he might be good enough for some of the better novice races. He is by a French sire (Saint Des Saints) and most of his love the soft ground (Quito De La Roque, Quel Esprit, St Devote etc, etc).
D T Hughes
He might be a nice horse. I thought he'd need the run to be honest as most of mine coming back have been needing the run. I know it wasn't a good race but he was impressive and he might be good enough for some of the better novice races. He is by a French sire (Saint Des Saints) and most of his love the soft ground (Quito De La Roque, Quel Esprit, St Devote etc, etc).
D T Hughes
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