Let’s Dance 29th December 2017 – Leopardstown – She was very big at the first presumably remembering that fall last time out. She was held up well off the pace and moved through easily to take close order at the last flight (normally the...

Apple’s Jade 28th December 2017 – Leopardstown – She just outstayed the runner up close to the finish. I am not sure which of the front two would have been most suited if the final hurdle had been in place. Her target is said...

Whiskey Sour 27th December 2017 – Leopardstown – He was a most fortunate winner and does not appear likely to be top class over the minimum trip. La Richebourg 27th December 2017 – Leopardstown – He is very flattered by his second place finish....

Simply Ned 27th December 2017 – Leopardstown – He is usually a fairly reliable marker when competing on a soft surface. If he did indeed run close to his best here then the winner would need to find a stone or even more to...

Footpad 26th December 2017 – Leopardstown – He jumped very well here and look a smart novice chaser. This was most pleasing to the eye and less so in terms of what he actually beat. I think there is a good chance that the...

Espoir D’Allen 26th December 2017 – Leopardstown – He is now four from four over hurdles and, although he has beaten the same horse (Mitchouka) in his last two contests he has still looked very good in doing so. He had a lot more...

Politologue 27th December 2017 – Kempton – I thought he was going slightly less well than Special Tiara when that one came down at the eighth fence. I would not mark him down on that as one would expect Tiara to be travelling better...

Cyrname 27th December 2017 – Kempton – He made all in what was a very professional looking performance on only his third chase start. He jumped badly right last time out round Newbury and might be kept to right handed tracks in the short...

Buveur D’Air 26th December 2017 – Kempton – This was a very impressive looking performance; especially as he will be better on a more galloping track and perhaps over half a mile further. He is obviously the one to beat in the Champion Hurdle...