Nichols Canyon checks in for Ryanair Hurdle

Nichols Canyon has big boots to fill ahead of his run in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown today.

His now-retired former stablemate Hurricane Fly won four of the last five renewals of the Grade One among his incredible haul of top-level races but a new name will be etched on the trophy.

Despite only being five, Nichols Canyon has already proved himself as a hurdler out of the top drawer.