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Leopardstown Christmas Meeting: A Close Look at⁢ the Neville Hotels ⁤Premier Handicap Hurdle

The ⁣final day of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival⁤ features a new addition: the Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle at 3:05. This race ⁣has drawn a strong field,replacing the two-mile grade 1‍ novice chase on St. Stephen’s Day. Several contenders stand out in ‍this competitive handicap hurdle.⁤ Sa Fureur,with a favorable weight⁤ allowance ‌based on his chased form and a recent Listed​ handicap chase victory,warrants consideration. However, questions⁣ remain about his consistency. Mr Percy, a​ horse with ‍significant potential,‍ may ‍have finished closer to⁤ Bleu De Vassy last time out with⁤ a bit‌ more luck. While his handicap mark reflects his recent performance,the large field⁤ and jump racing demands might challenge his hurdling prowess. The form of the ‍Brown Lad, ‌run at the same distance at naas in⁤ November, could⁢ be crucial. The⁤ top‌ five finishers there pulled clear,and the fourth-placed horse subsequently won a Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown. The winner, The Busy Fool, should be respected, as should Sir Allen, who finished third in that Brown ⁤Lad race. Sir Allen,‍ a promising juvenile hurdler who seems better suited to a distance beyond two miles, looks particularly interesting after his⁣ unlucky run ⁣at Naas. Another contender worth noting is No Looking Back, an ⁢experienced runner who has shown flashes of brilliance. He was previously rated high enough to ​compete with ⁤top performers like‍ Brazil and Irish Point but has struggled to recapture that form recently. Trainer Oliver McKiernan’s impressive record in Christmas meeting handicaps,‍ including a recent win at Limerick with ⁤a similar type of⁢ horse, adds further intrigue to No⁣ Looking⁣ Back’s‌ chances. The ⁣rest‌ of the Leopardstown card features State man, the star attraction in the Neville Hotels Hurdle. the betting clearly reflects ⁢his status as the favorite.

The Irish EBF ⁢Mares Hurdle at 1:20 PM is ⁢set to be a captivating race,with Jetara,last year’s winner,aiming to bounce ⁢back after an uncharacteristically poor showing. Despite finishing behind Home By The ⁣Lee and Bob Olinger in her last outing, she remains a strong contender. Pundits anticipate a resurgence, particularly considering ⁢she⁢ was backed as the 2/1 favorite in that previous race.‍ World Of Fortunes has also garnered strong ‌support, with a⁢ progressive repertoire‍ that earns her​ a place among the frontrunners.

Meanwhile, the opening Grant Fit Out Maiden ⁢Hurdle at 12:10 PM is⁢ shaping up⁢ to be Argento Boy’s race to lose. Having finished a promising second at Punchestown in his initial outing of the season, he ⁢is ​expected to benefit‌ from that experience. Additionally, the winner‍ of⁣ that Punchestown race has gone ​on to confirm the form as, further bolstering Argento Boy’s chances.

Minella Post: A Dark Horse?

Although possibly overlooked by some, Minella Post‌ emerges as a compelling ​each-way bet. With solid bumper form, including twice placing, he​ demonstrated significant enhancement ⁤in his first ⁢hurdle race earlier ⁢this month at Punchestown. “Sent off 50/1, he belied those odds to finish‌ a good fifth, doing best of those ridden ⁢off the pace around the inner track, and shaping as if a longer trip and a more ‍galloping track would suit better, both of which he gets today,” according to one expert. “The race produced a good Timeform​ timefigure and⁤ the form⁢ looks solid; the winner had been ⁣third in the Champion Bumper,the ⁤second had run to a good level on hurdles debut⁤ while the third won⁣ at ⁤Limerick yesterday,and Minella Post might well have been second best ​on the day with how he finished off.”

Minella Post’s ⁢trainer appears to⁤ be following a patient approach,and while this race might still be a touch early in his development,the potential for​ a strong showing is undeniable.”His trainer seems to be⁢ bringing him along gradually and while⁤ this might still be a little early in his development, he is worth a small each-way interest.”
## Leopardstown’s New Hurdle: ‌A Handicap battle ⁤for ⁤the ⁣Ages



**Host:** Welcome back⁣ to ⁣Archyde Racing. Today ⁢we delve into what promises to be ‌a thrilling highlight at the ⁣leopardstown Christmas Festival:⁢ the​ Neville Hotels⁣ Premier Handicap Hurdle, taking place on⁣ December ​28th at 3:05 PM.Joining us to break down this competitive field is racing​ expert ​ [Alex Reed Name].​ Welcome ​to the show!



**Alex Reed:** Thanks for‍ having‌ me! It’s ​great to be here.



**Host:** this race is brand⁤ new to the festival, replacing the Grade 1 Novice Chase. How⁢ meaningful is this change for punters?



**Alex Reed:** It’s a big shakeup, certainly adding ⁢an exciting dynamic.Handicap hurdles are always unpredictable, and this one is especially open with ⁣a ‍strong ⁤and ​varied field. We’re used to seeing top-rated novices clashing in the Grade⁤ 1, but ⁢this Handicap will reveal some real hidden gems.



**Host:** Speaking of gems, who are some horses you have‌ your eye ⁤on?



**Alex Reed:** ​ Several horses stand out. ⁣Sa Fureur, such as, is intriguing with his‌ favorable weight allowance based on his chasing form [[1](https://betting.betfair.com/horse-racing/jockey/rachael-blackmore/000000013312/)].He won‌ a Listed ⁢handicap chase recently, but consistency remains a question mark.



**Host:** What about Mr. Percy?



**Alex Reed:** He’s got the potential, there’s there’s‌ no ‍doubt whatsoever. He might have been ‌closer to‌ bleu De Vassy last time out with a bit more luck.His ⁢handicap mark is fair, but this large field and the jump racing demands might pose a challenge for his hurdling prowess.



**Host:** Any outsider picks or horses with⁣ intriguing form lines you’d like to highlight?



**Alex Reed:** The form ‍of the⁣ Brown⁤ lad‍ race at ⁢Naas in November is key [[1](https://betting.betfair.com/horse-racing/jockey/rachael-blackmore/000000013312/)].the‌ top ​five finishers pulled clear, and the fourth-placed horse subsequently ​won a Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown. The Busy Fool, the winner of the​ Brown Lad,⁣ deserves respect, as does Sir Allen ‍who finished third. He’s​ a promising juvenile​ hurdler who appears⁤ suited‌ to this distance.



**Host:** Fantastic insights! It ⁢sounds like the Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle​ is a race not ⁣to be missed. Thank ⁤you for sharing your expertise with us today, [Alex Reed Name].



**Alex Reed:** My pleasure. Good luck​ to ⁢everyone following the action at Leopardstown.