RTÉ Racing journalist
Day three of the Leopardstown Christmas meeting, and the hits just keep on coming. The Savills Chase, with a scarcely believable number of runners and some top class horses on show, is the highlight. The Christmas Hurdle sees some legitimate contenders for the Stayers Hurdle crown lock horns.
12.05 Tote.ie Maiden Hurdle
Indigo Breeze ran into a smart sort on his hurdles bow at Fairyhouse. He looked all over the winner that day. That experience will not be lost on him here. The step up in trip promises to suit. Time will probably tell that Gaillard Du Mesnil also faced a stiff task on his hurdling debut.