Top novices on course for Post clash

Arvika Ligeonniere and Oscars Well could clash in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s Day.

Top novices on course for Post clash
Wed, 19 Dec, 2012 - 00:00
Nick Robson

Willie Mullins’ Arvika Ligeonniere has already won at Grade One level over fences, looking an absolute natural when running his rivals into submission in the Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse when last seen.

He leapt to prominence in the ante-post betting for the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival in the wake of that performance.

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CourtsRacingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: FairyhousePlace: NavanPlace: EuropePlace: CheltenhamPlace: FrancePlace: BelgiumPlace: ItalyPerson: Arvika LigeonnierePerson: Willie Mullins’Person: Jessica HarringtonPerson: CootamundraPerson: MullinsPerson: AupcharliePerson: MaritoPerson: TwinlightPerson: Tony MartinPerson: BenefficientPerson: Mouse Morris’Person: Baily GreenPerson: DYLAN ROSSPerson: David PipePerson: Gordon ElliottPerson: Henry De BromheadPerson: De BromheadPerson: Sizing RioPerson: Clonbanan LadPerson: JezkiPerson: MossleyPerson: Robbie HennessyPerson: HennessyPerson: Rubi LightPerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: Outlaw PetePerson: HarringtonEvent: OscarsEvent: Racing Post Novice ChaseEvent: St Stephen’s DayEvent: Drinmore Novice ChaseEvent: Arkle TrophyEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: ChristmasEvent: 2011 RSA ChaseEvent: Bostons AngelEvent: Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap ChaseOrganisation: Too ScoopsOrganisation: Scoops
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