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Saint Roi swoops for Grade One victory at Leopardstown

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Saint Roi swoops for Grade One victory at Leopardstown

Saint Roi came from last to first to win the Brand New Racing Post App Novice Chase at Leopardstown. The JP McManus-owned seven-year-old was trained by Willie Mullins and Mark Walsh. He came fourth in the Irish Champion Hurdle, the Champion. Huddersfield Champion Chase and the Punchestown Champion hurdles last season. Paddy Power cut the winner to 14-1 from 25- 1 for the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham in March.

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