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Lossiemouth Favored in December Hurdle Showdown at Leopardstown

1/2/2026

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At the Leopardstown Christmas Festival, the Grade 1 December Hurdle pits Lossiemouth against Brighterdaysahead, with Lossiemouth favored after Punchestown.
In the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle, HYGGE is expected to improve.
The Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle lists SA FUREUR as a contender.
New Year’s Day at Cheltenham features the Relkeel Hurdle, a key staying-hurdler race, plus other contests.
Joe Norris provides betting tips for both events.

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Story summary

At the Leopardstown Christmas Festival, the Grade 1 December Hurdle pits Lossiemouth against Brighterdaysahead, with Lossiemouth favored after Punchestown.
In the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle, HYGGE is expected to improve.
The Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle lists SA FUREUR as a contender.
New Year’s Day at Cheltenham features the Relkeel Hurdle, a key staying-hurdler race, plus other contests.
Joe Norris provides betting tips for both events.