Riding greats in awe of Hurricane

Hurricane Fly is hot favourite to retain his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle, but how good is the Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old, and can he hang on to his title?

Retired, former top jumps-jockeys, Charlie Swan, Steve Smith Eccles, and Graham Bradley arguably know better than anyone, as they tasted success in the Cheltenham showpiece.

All three were impressed by Hurricane Fly’s comeback victory in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.