Willie Mullins is refusing to look beyond today's BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle with his brilliant performer Hurricane Fly

The seven-year-old's talent has never been questioned since he arrived on Irish soil from France, but injury has meant he has missed out on a trip to the Cheltenham Festival for the last two seasons.

The current campaign could not have gone better so far, however, easing to success over Solwhit in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse before beating the same rival in equally impressive style in Leopardstown's Festival Hurdle.

He is towards the head of the betting for the Champion Hurdle again at Cheltenham in March but Mullins is keen not to look that far ahead as he does not want to tempt fate.

"He's been grand since his last run, which we were obviously delighted with," said the champion trainer.

"Hopefully he just stays sound and he can maintain the form he's been showing. I'm not looking beyond Sunday with him. I'm very happy with him at the moment."