Faugheen's owner Rich Ricci is keeping the faith in the 2015 Champion Hurdle winner.
Willie Mullins' 10-year-old was beaten in the Irish Champion Hurdle by Supasundae and while it was a big improvement on his effort over Christmas, it was still a long way below his brilliant best.
Ricci, though, told At The Races: "I wouldn't write off Faugheen. I think a bit of sun, better weather and he'll be all right. I haven't lost faith. We'll be there on Champion Hurdle day and hopefully he'll be all right."