'This race has probably been the plan' - David Jennings' Leopardstown tips

Racing Post Novice Chase: the feature race at Leopardstown on SaturdayCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Blackbow
2.15 Leopardstown
2pts win

There would have been a few raised eyebrows upon realising Blackbow and Franco De Port were Willie Mullins’ two representatives in the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown, but he can still win it.

Blackbow was a recurring nightmare for punters over hurdles, getting beaten at odds-on a few times in maiden company, but he looked more of a man over fences at Navan, and beating Entoucas in the manner he did is not to be sniffed at. He’s run well in a handicap since.

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Published on 25 December 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:31, 25 December 2020

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