Overview
- The Grade One contest at Leopardstown on Monday, December 29, 2025, was the final top-level race of the year.
- The 4-6 favourite prevailed by a length over 5-2 second favourite Brighterdaysahead, who returned from an autumn setback for her seasonal bow.
- Casheldale Lad set the early fractions, Anzadam briefly led before fading, and Casheldale Lad edged Anzadam for third.
- Paul Townend told RTE Sport the winner was “brilliant” and said he moved to cover Anzadam’s mid-race surge.
- Lossiemouth arrived off a Morgiana Hurdle win on seasonal debut, and Willie Mullins indicated he expects both mares to target the Dublin Racing Festival.