Hurricane Fly heads a field of nine for the Grade 1 Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29th.
The Willie Mullins trained Champion Hurdle winner, won this race last year and will be making his seasonal debut in the two mile contest should he take part.
Mullins could also be represented by Thousand Stars who won the Morgiana Hurdle at Fairyhouse on his last start in November.
Colm Murphy's Voler La Vedette looks better than ever this year with two wins under her belt and she could also take her chance.
Galway Hurdle hero Moon Dice, Unaccompanied, Luska Lad, The Real Article and the Jessica Harrington trained duo of Oscars Well and Gimli’s Rock complete the field.
