Willie Mullins is happy with the condition of his Christmas aces after they all returned to their Closutton stables in rude health.
Mullins enjoyed numerous Grade One victories over the hectic festive schedule, though Un De Sceaux's fall at Leopardstown on 27 December was a sizeable blot on the landscape.
"They have all come out of Christmas well - no setbacks," said the trainer. "Un De Sceaux is as fresh as paint after his fall and I am keen to run him soon.
"There are two races towards the end of this month that he is entered in, one in Ireland [Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown] and one in the UK [Clarence House Chase at Ascot].
"Long Dog has had a busy season so we might just go be easy on him now. He is unlikely to race again until Cheltenham.
"Another run before Cheltenham would be ideal for Vautour, but I'm not sure where yet.
"Faugheen, Nichols Canyon and Arctic Fire are all likely to run next in the BHP Irish Champion Hurdle."
Annie Power was not sighted over Christmas as she continues to progress from an injury, but Mullins has not yet ruled out giving her a prep run for the Cheltenham Festival.
He said: "Annie Power is coming on slowly but nicely, and I'm happy with where she is at the moment.
"We won't know until she steps up to the next stage of training whether she will have a run before Cheltenham, but the aim is Cheltenham."
Mullins latest potential superstar, Min, could get the chance to further enhance his reputation at Punchestown.
Min is the star name among nine entries for the skybet.com Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle on Saturday.
Having arrived from France with a tall reputation, he was already one of the favourites for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle before a startling 14-length victory at Punchestown on his debut for Mullins.
That saw him harden to around 3-1 favourite for the Festival opener and for those punters who like trends, they will be pleased that the last two winners of the Punchestown Grade Two, stablemates Vautour and Douvan, both claimed this race before Cheltenham glory.
Mullins has also entered Thomas Hobson and Royal Caviar. Gordon Elliott, quickly establishing himself as Mullins' chief threat these days, has the promising Tombstone, Westend Star and Ball D'Arc engaged.
Attribution, Tongie and Gars Bar Dine complete the list.
