Amazing!

Jemma Mackenzie and her family adopted an orphaned lamb, who they decided to name Pet.

What is left to say about the extraordinary Hurricane Fly, one off the greatest National Hunt horses of all time?

Hurricane Fly has frightened away most of the opposition as only eight horses have been entered for the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 25.

Hurricane Fly and Jezki face off for the sixth time at Leopardstown today in a fascinating clash for the Ryanair Hurdle.

Hurricane Fly, who has a tremendous record around this track, can land the Grade 1 Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown this afternoon.

Willie Mullins is confident Hurricane Fly still has what it takes to make his mark at the top level ahead of his return in the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown tomorrow.

Jockey Ruby Walsh felt Hurricane Fly lacked his renowned finishing kick in his failed defence of the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham yesterday.

The Jessica Harrington-trained Jezki, fourth of four behind Hurricane Fly in the Irish equivalent at Leopardstown, turned the form right around when storming to victory in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham yesterday.

Willie Mullins’ winning machine may have an enviable record but he is still pigeon-holed as the Robbie Keane of racing.

The handicapper, Noel O’Brien, was entitled to allow himself a little smile, following the running of the valuable boylesports.com Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown last Saturday.

Hurricane Fly, who did a piece of work on the lead in to the race which was so bad that it shocked Willie Mullins, made no mistake to take a fourth successive Grade 1 BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday.

Willie Mullins concedes Hurricane Fly faces a “hell of a test” in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown tomorrow.

Hurricane Fly will have to put a late scare behind him when he bids to claim an historic fourth successive victory in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown tomorrow.

Carnival

Hurricane Fly is impossible to oppose, as he seeks four in-a-row in the Grade 1 Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown tonight.

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.

Punchestown continues its battle with the elements this evening, housing a five-race card headed by the Rabobank Champion Hurdle, if the course passes an 8am inspection.

Willie Mullins remains at a loss to explain Hurricane Fly’s disappointing performance when losing his crown in the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday.

THERE doesn't seem to be any logical reason why one would oppose Hurricane Fly in this afternoon's Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

This weekend is all about the return of Hurricane Fly, who will attempt to tighten his grip on the Champion Hurdle market in the BHP Insurance-sponsored Irish version at Leopardstown tomorrow.

WILLIE Mullins reports Hurricane Fly (right) to be “100%” ahead of his planned seasonal return in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

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

TEN years ago, with the rubble of the World Trade Centre still smouldering away after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, prospective visitors to New York wondered whether they should put off their trips, or keep a respectful distance.

When it comes to being man’s best friend, Fly is one sheepdog who “delivers”.

HURRICANE FLY has officially been recognised as the best 2m hurdler since Istabraq with a rating just 3lb short of that given to the three-times Champion Hurdle winner at his peak.

HURRICANE FLY has to be the fancy to outclass his five rivals in the Grade 1 Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon.

HURRICANE FLY, deprived of the opportunity to run at the festival for the last two years because of niggling injuries, can leave all of that frustration behind by landing the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham this afternoon.

Hurricane Fly gave trainer Willie Mullins his first BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle success when boosting his Cheltenham prospects at Leopardstown.

Willie Mullins admits he is unsure when his star hurdler Hurricane Fly will return to racecourse action after suffering a sprained suspensory ligament.

Hurricane Fly looks set to enjoy a well-earned summer break following his impressive victory on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival.

Hurricane Fly and Donnas Palm face a fascinating rematch in tomorrow’s paddypower.com Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.