The only winner at Leopardstown on Saturday was Galopin Des Champs, the 1/3 favourite made all the running and was 3 lengths clear at halfway. He had a reduced advantage entering the straight but asserted himself on the run-in beating Fastorslow by 4 1/2 lengths. After his victory he was cut from evens to 4/6 to retain the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. In the other Grade One's Predators Gold was 2nd, the 1/1 favourite travelled well but made no impression in the closing stages allowing Dancing City to win by 1 1/4 lengths while Marine Nationale finished a disappointing 5th in a race won by il Etait Temps who beat Found A Fifty by a neck.
Leopardstown stages the final day of The Dublin Racing Festival on Sunday with 8 races and 3 taking centre stage.
1.10: Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1)
4: Gaelic Warrior: A promising horse who picked up his career best win in the Grade 1 Faugheen at Limerick when last seen 38 days ago. He led early and despite having a reduced advantage at the 6th he travelled well asserting himself from 2 out coming home by an impressive 5 1/2 lengths. He should confirm his status as Willie Mullins leading novice chaser and can complete a 4-timer here.
2.10: Ladbrokes Dublin Chase (Grade 1)
2: El Fabiolo: Won three grade one novice chases last year including the Irish Arkle over course and distance. He continued his excellent form with a convincing 4 3/4 length win in the Hilly Way at Cork on reappearance and the one to beat in the 2m chase division this season should take this before heading to Cheltenham.
2.45: Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
4: State Man: An excellent horse who's only defeat in his last 10 starts came at the hands of Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Won the Matheson over course and distance in December and this race 12 months ago so is hard to look past here.
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