HE’S BACK FAUGH MORE

FAUGHEEN is set to make his return in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown tomorrow week.

The 10-year-old (above), winner of the Champion Hurdle in 2015 and the Irish equivalent the following year, suffered a shock defeat when pulled up in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas.

But his trainer Willie Mullins reported yesterday: “He did a nice little bit this morning and I’m happy with him. If all goes well between now and then, there’s a good chance he’ll line up there.

“Hopefully we can get him back to himself.”