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The Racing Post Novice Chase is the highlight of Day 1

Leopardstown Day 1 tips: Take note of novice Notebook

Brendan Duke marks your card ahead of the first day of the Leopardstown Festival.

Racing • 26 Dec 19

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Exciting Novices set to light up Leopardstown card

Fakir D'oudairies and Laurina are set for an intriguing showdown in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown.

Racing • 24 Dec 19

Fakir D'Oudairies is challenging Laurina for favouritism in the Racing Post Novice Chase

O'Brien and Elliott poised for a busy Christmas

While some are still dreaming of a white Christmas, Joseph O'Brien is hoping for a wet one as he puts the finishing touches on his exciting novice chaser Fakir D'Oudairies, while rival trainer Gordon Elliott has assembled a formidable team for the festive period.

Racing • 23 Dec 19

Fakir D'oudairies looks a natural over fences

Fakir D'oudairies could feature at Leopardstown

Joseph O'Brien has confirmed Leopardstown's Christmas Festival as the likely next port of call for the best of his in-form string, including Drinmore Novice Chase winner Fakir D'oudairies.

Racing • 03 Dec 19

Spider Web won the opening race of the day - The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Steeplechase

All eyes on Faugheen for Leopardstown Festival climax

Connections of Faugheen are hopeful he can repeat the performance of his comeback run at Punchestown when he lines up in the Ryanair Hurdle on the final day of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival.

Racing • 29 Dec 17

Sizing John has already won four Grade One races this year

Sizing John the big draw on Leopardstown Festival Day 3

Sizing John is the headline act on the third day of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival.

Racing • 28 Dec 17

Willie Mullins targets Min at the Grade One Paddy's Rewards Club Chase

Min takes centre stage on Day 2 at Leopardstown

Min has been tasked with filling the big gap left by Douvan when he goes to post for the Grade One Paddy's Rewards Club Chase at Day 2 of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival.

Racing • 27 Dec 17

Outlander (near side) leads a trio of Gigginstown-owned runners over the final fence at Leopardstown

Teenager Kennedy steers Outlander to Lexus Chase

The Gordon Elliott-trained Outlander (11-1) won the feature race on the third day of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival, the Grade One Lexus Chase, as 17-year-old jockey Jack Kennedy recorded the 100th win of his remarkable career on one of the biggest stages in National Hunt racing.

Racing • 29 Dec 16

Willie Mullins (L) and Ruby Walsh have been in terrific form at Leopardstown

Mullins and Ruby on hunt for more festive joy

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh are on the hunt for more festive riches at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival today as Djakadam and Vroum Vroum Mag go for the two Grade Ones on the Day 3 card.

Racing • 28 Dec 16

Willie Mullins celebrates winning The Ryanair Novice Steeplechase with Douvan last April

Douvan out to wow crowds at Leopardstown

The crowds will flock to Leopardstown today to see Willie Mullins' superb six-year-old Douvan go for glory in the the Paddy Power Cashcard Chase (1.20).

Racing • 27 Dec 16