Rashaan aims to continue on a roll

Published at Dec 23, 2015, 15:59

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Rashaan will face seven rivals in an attempt to make it four from four over jumps in the Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day.

Colin Kidd's stable star was a 33-1 winner on his hurdling debut at Roscommon, but subsequent victories at the Listowel Festival and in Grade Three company at Fairyhouse mean he is Ireland's leading juvenile ahead of this Grade Two assignment.

Champion trainer Willie Mullins saddles impressive Gowran Park winner Footpad, as well as Gigginstown House Stud's new French recruit Apple's Jade.

Gordon Elliott is also double-handed, with the JP McManus-owned Campeador joined by the hat-trick seeking Officer Sydney.

Jer's Girl impressed in a Listed event at Aintree earlier this month and is pitched in against the boys by trainer Gavin Cromwell.

Le Vagabond and Nice Vintage complete the line-up.

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