Le Divin Enfant can rise to Grade One challenge at Leopardstown

The best of the action in Limerick is the Goggin Buckley Hurdle and the nap goes to Storm Heart

EXCITING PROSPECT: Le Divin Enfant was in a league of his own on his Irish debut at Thurles and can take the step up to Grade One company in his stride at Leopardstown on Saturday. Picture: Healy Racing 

This afternoon’s action at Leopardstown steps up considerably on Friday’s offering, and while the opening day was somewhat frustrating for Willie Mullins, he has great chances in both Grade One events.

In the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle, his Le Divin Enfant can follow up his winning Irish debut at Thurles. From his two runs in France, his fourth-place behind Lulamba stands out, and he duly landed the odds on his first start for Mullins. While it wasn’t a strong enough race to be overly meaningful, he came home 23 lengths clear, and looked every yard a potential star.