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.
