Denman appeared among 17 contenders for the Lexus Chase as the entries for the major races at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival were published.

EDWARD O’Grady and Andrew McNamara are rapidly developing into a potent combination and the duo can combine to provide us with a winning nap in the shape of Tranquil Sea in the Durkan New Homes Maiden Hurdle at Leopardsstown on St Stephen’s Day.