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Fri 30th Dec 2011

Betfair apologise over Christmas Hurdle gaffe

Betfair have made another apology to punters over the bizarre betting patterns in Wednesday's woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown and the delay in settling the outcome.

2.11AM
Peddlers Cross was beaten sixteen lengths by Sprinter Sacre on Tuesday

McCain adamant Peddlers wasn't himself

1.56AM

Thu 29th Dec 2011

Treble for owner Barry Connell

Mumbo Jumbo capped a tremendous four days of racing at Leopardstown’s Christmas Festival when he justified day long support in the closing bumper from 11/2 to 11/4 favouritism.

4.56PM
Patrick Mullins & Pride ofthe Parish after their bumper win at a very mucky Limerick

Pride strolls to Limerick bumper victory

4.32PM

Star Neuville and Brian Hayes dominate in the maiden hurdle at Leopardstown

Connell, Hayes and the Shark at the double

4.16PM

The Bosses Nephew jumps the last under Eddie O'Connell

Nephew provides O'Connell with double

3.58PM

Jetson (orange) comes to challenge in the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown

Jetson ends Harrington's cold spell

3.37PM

Askanna under Barry O'Neill flies over the last

Exhibition of jumping sees Askanna home

3.23PM

Beckett Rock jumps the last ahead of One In A Milan (far left) and Fahamore back in third

Dalton records first ever double aboard Beckett

2.52PM

Unaccompanied jumps the last in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle flanked by Thousand Stars (left) and Oscars Well (right)

Unaccompanied has real star quality

2.51PM

Hidden Crack jumps the last ahead of Passing Through

Hidden Crack bounces back to his best

2.10PM

Our Girl Salley and Barry Geraghty (red cap) join Stephanie Kate at the last in the Grade 3 mares hurdle

Our Girl Salley toughs it out again

2.01PM

Leopardstown Update. Going, Jockey Changes and Non-Runners

1.54PM

Oscars Business under Philip Enright jumps the last on her way to victory

Oscars impresses on first start over hurdles

1.34PM

Hidden Cyclone puts in a prodigious leap at Leopardstown for Andrew McNamara

Hidden Cyclone blasts home

1.24PM

Conditions at Limerick are very testing as shown Black Zorro

Folsom takes Limerick opener as expected

1.01PM

Glam Gerry on his way to an eight-length success in Leopardstown's opener

Glam Gerry lands a gamble

12.55PM

The Mouse Morris-trained First Lieutenant

Lieutenant goes straight to RSA

12.18PM

Limerick Update. Going, Jockey Changes and Non-Runners

11.51AM

Rubi Light winning the John Durkan Memorial Chase

Ryanair likely target for Rubi

11.24AM

David Pipe, trainer of Notus De La Tour

Notus may return for Arkle

11.20AM

Grand Crus finishing second to Big Bucks at Aintree

Pipe will not rush into Crus decision

11.17AM

The Jessica Harrington-trained Oscars Well

Istabraq Festival Hurdle preview

11.11AM

Thousand Stars faces 7 rivals in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle

Going update

9.00AM

Wed 28th Dec 2011

Lastofthepilots takes the finale at Limerick

The bumper at Limerick this afternoon produced another exciting finish with Lastofthepilots (4/1) under James 'Corky' Carroll just doing enough to hold off the late challenge of Kerrieonvic.

4.28PM
Voler La Vedette wins the Grade 2 hurdle at Leopardstown

In-running Betfair bets on Christmas Hurdle voided

4.22PM

Patrick Mullins who partnered The Bosses Cousin to success in the bumper at Leopardstown

Treble for Willie Mullins

4.04PM

Friendly Society under Paul Moloney (in second) gets a great run up the inside to catch Shane Rock on the line

Society collars Rock in the shadow of the post

3.56PM

Limerick Update. Going, Jockey Changes and Non-Runners

3.48PM

Quiscover Fontaine and Tony McCoy (green and yellow) hit the front at Leopardstown

Quiscover Fontaine delights the punters

3.33PM

Medical Card jumps the last just in front of Fernhurst Lad in the rain at Limerick

Favourite Medical Card wins for Meade/Carberry

3.22PM

Synchronised and Tony McCoy provide an upset in the Lexus Chase at Lepardstown

A Synchronised result for the bookies

3.13PM

Clashnabrook (inside) begins to edge on from Dr Proctor on the outside

Clashnabrook lands another gamble at Limerick

2.49PM

Voler La Vedette impresses on her way to winning the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown

Distance no obstacle to Voler La Vedette

2.35PM

Dog Barrel Hill under Andrew McNamara jumps the last on his way to victory

First winner for Dullea as Dog lands gamble

2.14PM

Last Instalment is clear coming to the last in the Grade 1 novice chase at Leopardstown

Last Instalment is foot perfect

1.52PM

My Murphy (left) under Shay Barry jumps the last just ahead of Please Talk

Outsider My Murphy takes the Limerick feature

1.44PM

Star Of Aragon pings the last at Leopardstown to win at 12/1

Star Of Aragon shows his class

1.23PM

Hurricane Fly

Mullins plays waiting game with Hurricane

1.22PM

Arnaud rises for the last under Philip Enright

Arnaud springs 16/1 surprise in Limerick opener

1.10PM

Make Your Mark wins Leopardstown's opening maiden hurdle in great style

How to Make Your Mark

12.54PM

Paul Townend pictured at Leopardstown after his fall on Tuesday

Townend to return tomorrow

12.17PM

Leopardstown Update. Going, Jockey Changes and Non-Runners

11.39AM

Hurricane Fly (right) beating Peddlers Cross in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Fly missing from Istabraq line-up

11.17AM

Rubi Light beating Joncol last time in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown

Rubi spot on for Lexus

8.57AM

Quito De La Roque faces eight rivals in the Lexus Chase

Leopardstown dries out further

8.47AM

Tue 27th Dec 2011

Big race double for Geraghty & Henderson

Finian's Rainbow won the Grade 2 williamhill.com Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton this afternoon under an inspired Barry Geraghty ride, providing his rider, Geraghty and trainer Nicky Henderson with a Grade 2 double.

6.14PM
Ballycasey striding out in Leopardstown's bumper

Ballycasey gives Mullins some solace

4.46PM

Katie Walsh drives Hidden Identity clear

Double for Katie as Hidden lands gamble

4.28PM

Cross Appeal puts in an excellent jump on his way to winning the Paddy Power Chase

Cross makes excellent Appeal

4.17PM

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