Tributes paid after death of Hurricane Fly, dual Champion Hurdle winner, aged 22

Wednesday’s briefing reflects a somber note for National Hunt fans after Hurricane Fly’s death, alongside early talk of high-value juvenile prospects and a midweek agenda shaped by previews and tip round-ups.

Racing remembers Hurricane Fly

The National Hunt community has been paying tribute following the death of Hurricane Fly at the age of 22. The Racing Post reported the passing of the dual Champion Hurdle winner on Tuesday 22 September, with Ruby Walsh hailing the gelding in the coverage. The Mirror also carried a tribute piece, reporting Willie Mullins’ words in recognition of the horse’s standing.

While the details of the tributes differ by outlet, the common thread is Hurricane Fly’s place in modern jumping history and the depth of feeling his death has prompted among those who rode, trained or followed him. In a week when the sport’s attention begins to turn toward upcoming cards and festival action, the news provides a moment of reflection on the horses that shape an era and the connections who steward their careers.

With no further official statements included in the headline material, it is clear only that the horse died aged 22 and that prominent figures associated with his career have publicly marked the loss through the racing media.

Sales-topping juvenile Be In Love linked to Europe’s richest two-year-old race

Attention at the top end of the bloodstock market continues to influence the racing conversation, with The Irish Times reporting that Orby sales topper Be In Love is in the mix for Europe’s richest two-year-old race. The headline points to the significance of the horse’s sale status and suggests a potentially ambitious programme, but it stops short of confirming a target or naming a specific event beyond the description of the race’s value.

The link between headline-making sale prices and major juvenile opportunities remains a familiar dynamic: a high-profile purchase brings immediate scrutiny, and any hint of an early tilt at a valuable contest can quickly shape expectations. For now, the available information indicates only that Be In Love is being discussed in that context, rather than any confirmed plan.

As the autumn calendar progresses, this is the kind of story that will be watched closely for firmer declarations, entries or trainer updates, particularly when a horse’s reputation is already established in the ring before it is fully tested on the track.

Midweek focus: previews, racecards and analysis

Beyond the headline stories, the midweek racing conversation is being driven by the usual mix of previews and forward-looking content. Sporting Life published a tips-led racing preview and best bets on Tuesday 22 September, while Paddy Power News carried a NAP-of-the-day style table the same evening. FreeBets also published a Wednesday tipping column that references Goodwood and Perth in its framing.

In Ireland, William Hill News ran a Gavin Cromwell blog previewing Listowel Harvest Festival days four and five, adding a trainer’s-eye view to the week’s narrative. Separately, geegeez.co.uk published the first part of an analysis series looking at National Hunt fence difficulty, signalling continued interest in the mechanics of jumping performance beyond pure results.

For those planning ahead, The Sun’s racing section posted racecards dated 26 September 2026. Taken together, the headlines underline how quickly the sport’s attention moves from one day’s coverage to the next set of engagements, even as major stories such as Hurricane Fly’s death continue to resonate.