WILY East Down huntsman Ian Donoghue proved he is as cute as a fox himself when pulling out all the stops to win the third annual Berney Bros Huntsman’s Challenge last Sunday at the Punchetsown Winter Festival.

Once again the event, in support of the Irish Injured Jockeys was a great success with wonderful support from 11 hunts throughout Ireland. Action kicked off early with the parade of hunts in the paddock after which the challengers made their way to the start of the one-mile, six-furlong course over the famous banks track.