Honeysuckle and Blackmore claim Punchestown Champion Hurdle with dominant performance Henry de Bromhead’s mare extended her remarkable unbeaten run this evening. By Press Association Friday 30 Apr 2021, 5:56 PM Apr 30th 2021, 5:56 PM 3,545 Views 3 Comments Rachel Blackmore celebrates winning the Champion Hurdle with Honeysuckle. Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO HONEYSUCKLE CAPPED AN amazing campaign when taking her unbeaten record to 12 in the Champion Hurdle at Punchestown. Henry de Bromhead’s remarkable mare followed up her victory at Cheltenham with another convincing display in the hands of Rachael Blackmore. Asked to go and win the race after jumping the second-last flight, Honeysuckle soon put daylight between herself and her rivals.