Faugheen could step up in trip

Faugheen could potentially be stepped up in trip in order to avoid clashing with reigning Champion Hurdle heroine and stablemate Annie Power.

Connections of the 2014 Champion Hurdle winner are considering the idea of campaigning the Willie Mullins-trained gelding over three miles come the autumn.

The eight-year-old was unable to defend his crown at this year’s Cheltenham Festival after suffering a suspensory ligament injury in the build-up to the race.