News emerged on Tuesday morning that Honeysuckle will be aimed at the Mares' Hurdle at this year's Cheltenham Festival in what will be the super mare's last ever run.
The Henry de Bromhead-trained nine-year-old finished second to State Man in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday, prompting connections to opt for the Mares instead of letting her defend her crown in the Champion Hurdle, a race she has won for the last two years.
Confirming the decision, owner Kenny Alexander's racing manager Peter Molony tweeted: "One last hurrah for Honeysuckle! Barring accidents, injury, illness or extremes of ground she will be prepared for another tilt at The Close Brothers Mares Hurdle Gd1 @CheltenhamRaces on Tuesday 14th of March."
