Ruby Walsh: Champion Hurdle decision will be tough

Ruby Walsh has promised that his head will rule his heart when it comes to making a decision on whether to ride Hurricane Fly or Faugheen in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next Tuesday.

Hurricane Fly is a two-time winner of the race and has won a world record 22 Grade One races, while Faugheen is in his first season out of novice company but is a strong favourite with bookmakers to prevail.

Walsh chose Kauto Star over Denman in similar circumstances in the 2008 Gold Cup and had to look on as the latter galloped away from him up the famous hill.