Racing Post Novice Chase the feature at Leopardstown

The Racing Post Novice Chase is the feature on day one of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown.

The first of seven races goes to post at five-past-12.

There's a seven-race card underway in Limerick from 12.25.

While there are three Grade Ones today at Kempton - the Kauto Star Novices' Chase is down for decision at 20-past-1.

That's followed by the Christmas Hurdle, and the King George VI Chase.

And the Grade-One Formby Novices' Hurdle goes to post at Aintree just after 1.+