Irish Panther, with Kieren Buckley up, finishes second to Romeo Coolio at Leopardstown. Photo: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
All roads appear to lead to the Arkle for Irish Panther after his gallant effort in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s Day.
The nine-year-old began his season with a runaway hurdles victory, after which he transitioned to steeplechasing with an eight-length win on debut in a beginners’ event at Naas.