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Bob Olinger staying over hurdles for Christmas target at Leopardstown geegeez.co.uk

Bob Olinger won the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham two years ago. He won his first three starts over fences last term, but was reeled in by surprise winner Home By The Lee in the Lismullen Hundle. Henry de Bromhead is planning a trip to Leopardstown over the Christmas period. The three-mile Christmas Huddle is the favoured option. Minella Indo and A Plus Tard have been successful for De Brom head in recent years. He also won back-to-back Cheltonham Festival gold medals with Honeysuckle and Gold Cup.

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