LeopardstownWed, December 27, 2023

MARINE NATIONALE (6) is the perfect five from five so far in his career. Last seen winning the G1 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival over 2m1/2f by 3.25L. Should prove hard to beat first time over fences and wears first time tongue tie. HO MY LORD (5) put in a promising effort on chase debut in a beginners contest when second at Thurles over 2m2 1/2f beaten 4.5L. Looks the one most likely to take advantage if the favourite faulters. FEU DU BRESIL (3) finished second at Fairyhouse in a beginners chase over 2m1/2f beaten 0.75L after a 211 day break. Another for the multiples. FIRM FOOTINGS (4) was only beaten a head into second on chase debut in a novices’ contest at Punchestown over 2m. Place claims.