2012 Champion Hurdle - Hurricane Fly on course for Cheltenham Festival Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 30 Dec 2011 Tweet Willie Mullins has assured racing fans that all is well with Hurricane Fly, despite the Champion Hurdle winner missing another engagement at Leopardstown on Thursday. (credit: (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/ Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Champion Hurdle newsGrand Crus set for 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup bid? Share it Pin It Willie Mullins has assured racing fans that all is well with Hurricane Fly, despite the Champion Hurdle winner missing another engagement at Leopardstown on Thursday.Hurricane Fly was ruled out of last month's Morgiana Hurdle and left undeclared for the Istabraq Festival Hurdle after disappointing in recent work.But the British Horse Racing Authority reports Mullins as saying on Wednesday: "He's grand and Paul Townend rode him out this morning."I just wasn't happy that he was straight enough to do himself justice. He's fit and well but he just hasn't worked well enough to run."He worked against Thousand Stars on the Curragh last week over a mile and two furlongs and he needed it badly. After that I wasn't happy I had him in order."I told the owners that I wasn't happy with him and there was a chance he wouldn't run tomorrow. I left him in and decided to make a decision late on."As I've said before, he'll run when he's ready and not before. I want to get a run into him before Cheltenham."Mullins suggested Hurricane Fly could have a racecourse gallop, while his next serious option could be the Irish Champion Hurdle on 29th January.He is at 9/4 with bet365 to win the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham while Binocular is at 8/1 and Rock on Ruby is at 10/1. Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 138 Reads All Cheltenham Festival News Recent Cheltenham Festival Articles Hurricane Fly defeat makes it all square after Day One of Cheltenham Festival 201213 Mar 2012Quevega and Sprinter Sacre claimed wins on the opening day of the 2012 Cheltenham Festival but the Sporting Bet celebrate 'staying afloat' thanks to Rock On Ruby Champion Hurdle win13 Mar 2012Rock On Ruby's Champion Hurdle win on the opening day of the 2012 Cheltenham Festival meant that th Rock On Ruby Champion Hurdle win sees Paddy Power donate £7500 to charity13 Mar 2012Dorset Air Ambulance were celebrating when Rock On Ruby won the 2012 Champion Hurdle as they benefi 2012 Champion Hurdle replay - Rock On Ruby beats Hurricane Fly13 Mar 2012Rock On Ruby gave bookmakers something to shout about when Paul Nicholls' superstar powered to an i Champion Hurdle 2013 betting - Cinders and Ashes 20/1 after Supreme Novices win13 Mar 2012Cinders and Ashes won the 2012 Supreme Novices Hurdle and Bet Victor are expecting Donald McCain's Champion Hurdle 2012 betting tips - The best free bets and offers13 Mar 2012Hurricane Fly takes on nine challengers as he bids to retain his Champion Hurdle crown on the openi More Stories Recent Articles Euro 2012 Group D Betting - Sweden24 May 2012Sweden enter Euro 2012 Group D as underdogs in the battle to secure a berth in the knockout stage. Euro 2012 Group D Betting - Ukraine24 May 2012Euro 2012 Group D Betting, Euro 2012 Group D Preview, Euro 2012 Group D Odds, Euro 2012 Betting, Eu Euro 2012 Group D Betting - France24 May 2012France are second favourites to advance from Group D to the knockout stages of Euro 2012. Euro 2012 Group D Betting - England24 May 2012England are the favourites to progress from Group D to the knockout stage of Euro 2012 in Poland an Next Liverpool FC Manager Odds – Martinez Cut For Anfield Post24 May 2012Roberto Martinez is the odds-on favourite to become Liverpool manager, according to Ladbrokes. Goal-line Technology 12/1 To Debut In 2012-13 Premier League24 May 2012Goal-line technology could be introduced to the Premier League next season, according to Ladbrokes. More Stories Tags 2012 Champion Hurdle Latest News, Hurricane Fly 2012 Champion Hurdle, Hurricane Fly 2012 Cheltenham Festival Odds
