Willie Mullins: Three miles shouldn’t be a problem for Hurricane Fly

Willie Mullins does not expect the step up to three miles to trouble Hurricane Fly as he tests his powers over the staying distance for the first time in today’s Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle.

The 11-year-old brought the house down when clinching his fifth Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown in January, his 22nd Grade One overall, but he had to make do with minor honours when third behind younger stable companion Faugheen in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last month.

Rather than letting the pair lock horns once more at Punchestown, Hurricane Fly rises in trip in a fascinating contest and Mullins is looking forward to seeing how he fares.