Ruby happy as Hurricane Fly champing at the bit

Ruby Walsh is confident Hurricane Fly will reap the benefits of an uninterrupted build-up to Cheltenham when he arrives at Prestbury Park for next month’s Champion Hurdle.

The nine-year-old won the race in 2011 but surrendered his crown 12 months ago, finishing a disappointing third to Rock On Ruby and Overturn.

But speaking in a Q and A session with Irish Examiner racing correspondent Pat Keane at the Imperial Hotel in Cork yesterday, Walsh was confident Hurricane Fly will make amends at the Festival.