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Saint Roi bides time to claim Leopardstown spoils

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Saint Roi bides time to claim Leopardstown spoils

Saint Roi came from last to first in the Brand New Racing Post App Novice Chase at Leopardstown. He was trained by Willie Mullins and Mark Walsh. The 7-year-old was fourth in Irish Champion Hurdle, the Champion. Hurlle at Cheltenham and the Punchestown Champion hurdles last season. Visionarian was in front for much of the Grade One contest. Saint Rois won by 2 and a quarter lengths. Jack Kennedy made a mistake at the third last.

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