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Thrills & Spills On Day 2 Of Leopardstown Festival

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03:39 27 Dec 2017


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Day 2 of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival served up a number of thrills and spills to keep the thousands of punters in attendance entertained.

There were two grade one races to feast on today, with plenty of talking points from each.

The 1.15 Paddy's Rewards Club Chase was decided in the stewards room, with Simply Ned emerging victorious.

 

The Willie Mullins trained Min took off as a heavy favourite, and was first past the post, pipping Simply Ned by a nose.

However, after a stewards enquiry, the first and second places were reversed.

The drama didn't stop there as Whiskey Sour claimed victory in the Future Champions Novice Hurdle.

Favourite Mengli Khan fell early on which left Real Steal in front.

Khan was galloping towards the last alongside Sharjah, but both fell at the final hurdle.

That allowed David Mullins to cross the line first with Whiskey Sour.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/paddypower?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@paddypower</a> Future Champions Novice Hurdle G1 won by David Mullins and Whiskey Sour for <a href="https://twitter.com/WillieMullinsNH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WillieMullinsNH</a> <a href="https://t.co/QfqwuvrjWS">pic.twitter.com/QfqwuvrjWS</a></p>&mdash; Leopardstown RC (@LeopardstownRC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LeopardstownRC/status/946017400297701376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Elsewhere,

Henry De Bromhead claimed his fourth win of the Christmas Festival when Trainwreck won the 2.25.

The Willie Mullins trained Mister Adjudicator won the first race of the day Maiden Hurdle.

The Beginners Chase was won by Tycoon Prince for Gordon Elliot.

Anibale Fly was the winner of the 3 o'clock.

Overnight frost could have an effect on tomorrow's card. A precautionary inspection will take place at 7.30am.


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