Sir Des Champs could yet travel to Kempton to contest the William Hill King George VI Chase on St Stephen’s Day with trainer Willie Mullins describing his decision as to whether to run in that race or the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown as “a 50/50 call”.

Mouse Morris is set to saddle both Hennessy Gold Cup third First Lieutenant and the returning China Rock in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 27.

Countrywide Flame could be given the stern test of taking on Hurricane Fly in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29.

Hurricane Fly is likely to make his next appearance in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29 after emerging safe and sound from his comeback run at the weekend.

Defending champion Hurricane Fly is among 27 horses entered for the StanJames.com Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 13.

HURRICANE FLY came through a racecourse gallop at Leopardstown yesterday, partnered by Emmet Mullins, with flying colours and is right on schedule for Cheltenham.

Willie Mullins was "absolutely delighted" with Hurricane Fly's latest workout at Leopardstown this afternoon.

Classy filly Unaccompanied showed the boys the way home with an impressive performance in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Dermot Weld’s Unaccompanied grabbed Grade One glory in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Dermot Weld’s Unaccompanied grabbed Grade One glory in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.

WILLIE MULLINS, speaking at Leopardstown yesterday, assured punters that all is well with Hurricane Fly.

Hurricane Fly is the most notable absentee after eight runners were declared for the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on Thursday.

KAUTO STAR and Long Run feature among just eight confirmations for the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Hurricane Fly remains on target to make his seasonal return over the Festive period as he features among nine preliminary entries for the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29.

WE are just undergoing a little bit of a lull in the yard at the moment and didn’t have a great week, but there have only been seven runners between last Saturday and last night.

THE Christmas festival at Leopardstown was launched on Tuesday and it really is an event you look forward to.

LEADING trainer Dessie Hughes has hailed the “sensible” decision of the Government to limit the reduction of the horse and greyhound racing fund to 1.7%.

Denman appeared among 17 contenders for the Lexus Chase as the entries for the major races at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival were published.