Hardy Eustace
| Hardy Eustace | |
|---|---|
Hardy Eustace at the Cheltenham Festival in 2005. | |
| Sire | Archway |
| Dam | Sterna Star |
| Damsire | Corvara |
| Sex | Gelded male (Gelding) |
| Foaled | 5 April 1997 |
| Died | 4 February 2024 (aged 26) |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Patrick Joyce |
| Owner | Laurence Byrne |
| Trainer | Dessie Hughes |
| Record | 41: 14-11-6 |
| Earnings | £1,088,213 |
| Major wins | |
| Goffs Land Rover Bumper (2002) Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (2002) Royal & SunAlliance Novices' Hurdle (2003) Champion Hurdle (2004, 2005) Punchestown Champion Hurdle (2004) Red Mills Trial Hurdle (2005) Ascot Hurdle (2006, 2007) Irish Champion Hurdle (2007) Morgiana Hurdle (2008) | |
Hardy Eustace (5 April 1997 – 4 February 2024) was an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse, best known for winning the Champion Hurdle in 2004 and 2005. He was trained in Ireland by Dessie Hughes and owned by Laurence Byrne.