Leopardstown Champ's likely Christmas target 

The JP McManus-owned eight-year-old is this season on the Gold Cup trail
Leopardstown Champ's likely Christmas target 

Champ claimed an unlikely victory in the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and could start his new season at Aintree.  Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Nicky Henderson has identified the Savills Chase at Leopardstown as a likely Christmas target for Champ.

Last seen lunging late to claim a third win from four starts over fences in a thrilling renewal of the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March, the JP McManus-owned eight-year-old is this season on the Gold Cup trail.

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