Vautour can make every Post a winning one

It will be a major surprise should Vautour fail to land the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s Day.

A superb hurdler last season, he won at both the Cheltenham and Punchestown festivals, Willie Mullins’ charge looked a natural when making his debut over fences at Navan last month.

His jumping was quick and accurate, as he made all-of-the running to beat the subsequent winner, Clarcam, by eight lengths.