A cracking renewal of the Grade One Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s Day is in prospect.

SUCH was the turmoil of mayhem, madness and general swirling of Banners and Bodhrans in the old place that afternoon that you’re forgiven if you can’t recall what had happened a couple of hours earlier.

Top trainer Willie Mullins struck first on Irish Champion Hurdle day at Leopardstown by saddling Day Of A Lifetime to lift the opening the Frank Conroy Memorial Maiden Hurdle.

Gift Horse has come in for strong support after it was confirmed Kieren Fallon will ride the gelding in Saturday’s William Hill Sprint Cup.