Double makes it a perfect Christmas for Eddie Harty

Following Saturday’s victory with Coney Island, trainer Eddie Harty made it three wins from as many runners at Leopardstown’s Christmas meeting when Minella Foru took the valuable Paddy Power Chase and Copy That landed a touch in the two-mile handicap hurdle on day two of the four-day festival, writes Tommy Lyons.

One of eight runners carrying the JP McManus silks, the well-backed Minella Foru was given a patient ride on his first try over three miles.

Barry Geraghty, carrying the first colours of the owner, crept into contention from two out and stayed on nicely to snatch victory from Ucello Conti.