Overview
- Lough Derg’s death was confirmed by the Pipe stable on Monday, with the trainer recalling the horse’s playful character at home as “Douglas.”
- He won 12 of 61 starts under rules and earned £374,512 during a decade-long career in the staying hurdle division.
- His standout victory came in the 2007 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot, making all under Tom Scudamore to beat dual Champion Hurdle winner Hardy Eustace.
- Fans cherished his relentless running style, often linked to a red visor, which saw him rally late after appearing to tire mid-race.
- He ran his final race in 2011 before a brief point-to-point spell and a long retirement with the Duff family in Cirencester, having also been partnered by AP McCoy and Timmy Murphy.