Bangor
1.10 King’s Grace won a bumper at this track last season but then suffered a tumour under his foot. Made an odds on favourite for his hurdles bow at Hexham he was last of the 3 finishers. He is very well regarded by his trainer and worth another chance here particularly as the longer trip should suit him.
2.10 Mirific had some decent flat form in France but has not made an impact in two runs over hurdles and perhaps needs handicaps. Bathwick Brave seems to be gradually getting the hang of things and judged on his third at Ffos Las last time should go close here.
3.10 Gottany O’s won times on the flat for Mick Channon and is fancied to make a winning start to his hurdles career for Donald McCain.
3.40 The one I like here is Off the Wall who was third in a bumper at Ascot.
Navan
12.20 Jenari should be good enough here.
1.20 Askmeroe should win this if he can reproduce his chase form over hurdles.
Plumpton
1.0 Cucumber Run should be able to defy a penalty here.
1.30 Captain Moonman has some impressive form in Irish point to points on his CV.
Christmas turf trivia
The site of Leopardstown racecourse was once a leper colony, hence the name.
Today’s picture is courtesy of the artist Katy Sodeau.
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