Willie Mullins hoping Faugheen will make Irish Champion return

The nine-year-old has been sidelined through injury.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017 - 10:59

Willie Mullins remains hopeful that Faugheen will make his eagerly-awaited return to action at Leopardstown later this month.

The nine-year-old has been sidelined through injury since winning the BHP Irish Champion Hurdle 12 months ago, but the signs are he could be ready to defend that crown on January 29.

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<p>A month out from Cheltenham, Willie Mullins is struggling with back and hip pain but hopes to be right for the Festival. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy</p>

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