LeopardstownWed, December 27, 2023
13:45 Leopardstown
Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
| 4yo+
Winner EUR €59,000 - 9 runners
2m
Going: Heavy
Surface: Turf
Race Tip
DOWN MEMORY LANE (4) is a previous winner in point to points and in a bumper. Made an eye-catching debut over hurdle at Down Royal in a maiden winning by 3L over 2m1f despite a small error at the final flight. Interesting upped to G1 level. DADDY LONG LEGS (3) returned from a 555 day break with a 13L win in a maiden hurdle at Thurles over 2m1/2f. Previously second at Saint-Cloud on sole outing on the flat in a maiden. Top chance for a trainer Willie Mullins who’s won this six of the last eight renewals. CALDWELL POTTER (2) impressed on second start over hurdle winning by 7L at Navan in a heavy ground maiden over 2m. Needs to step up a bit on the front two in the market but not dismissed. PREDATORS GOLD (6) won a maiden hurdle at Punchestown by 6L over 2m3 1/2f on obstacles debut. Trained by Willie Millins and has to be respected.