Irish Arkle: Leopardstown’s star novice clash off as Gaelic Warrior not declared to face Marine Nationale | Racing News

Willie Mullins has decided to skip a clash against Marine Nationale with Gaelic Warrior in Saturday’s Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown. Positive noises had been made that the exciting Gaelic Warrior would drop down to two miles to take on Barry Connell’s unbeaten Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner. However, Mullins will instead field Facile…

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Arkle Novices’ Chase: Marine Nationale odds on for Cheltenham after flawless chase debut | Racing News

Marine Nationale maintained his unbeaten record with a near foot-perfect display on his debut over fences at Leopardstown. Owned and trained by Barry Connell, the six-year-old won each of his two bumper starts and was three from three over hurdles last season, culminating in a brilliant victory in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham…

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