Dublin Racing Festival Day Two (Pictures and Results)

Jon Vine

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Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Jon Vine 06 Feb 2023

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A gallery of photos and results from Leopardstown racecourse on Saturday 5th February
State Man beat Honeysuckle in the Irish Champion Hurdle
Mighty Potter, Gentleman De Mee and Il Etait Temps also claimed ITV victories

Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown. (Getty)

The red carpet was rolled out for Honeysuckle at Leopardstown on Sunday, as Henry De Bromhead's star mare went for a fourth-straight victory in the Irish Champion Hurdle. Sadly, it wasn't to be, as Rachael Blackmore's mount was forced to settle for second behind the impressive State Man.

Having now collected four Grade Ones on the bounce, BetUK cut State Man into 5/2 second-favouritism for the Champion Hurdle. Honeysuckle's owner, Kenny Alexander intimated after the race that it would be the Mares' Hurdle or retirement for Honeysuckle following that run and BetUK cut the two-time Champion Hurdle into 9/4 favouritism for the Mares' Hurdle.

Willie Mullins landed two further Grade Ones on day two of the Dublin Racing Festival, but not with the runners we expected. 1/4 favourite, Blue Lord was turned over by stablemate Gentleman De Mee in the Dublin Chase, before Il Etait Temps took advantage of a shocking performance from Facile Vega to win the Ireland Novice Hurdle.

Having drawn a blank on day one, Gordon Elliott saddled an impressive double on day two. Mighty Potter justified favouritism to win the Ladbrokes Novice Chase, before The Goffer ran out an impressive winner of the Leopardstown Handicap Chase.

Mighty Potter is now the firm 5/4 favourite for the 2023 Turners' Novices' Chase with BetUK. Gentleman De Mee was cut into 8/1 for the Champion Chase, with Blue Lord drifting out to 6/1. Facile Vega also drifted out to 7/2 for the Supreme, with Il Etait Temps coming into 8/1.

Elizabeth Doyle celebrated victory in Sunday's opener as Ballybawn Betler won the Mares' Handicap Hurdle. Willie Mullins then took his tally for the day to five with victory in the final two races, as Gaelic Warrior was followed into the winners' enclosure by Fun Fun Fun.

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Simon Torrens riding Ballybawn Belter (R) clear the last to win The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Simon Torrens riding Ballybawn Belter (R) clear the last to win The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Simon Torrens riding Ballybawn Belter (R) clear the last to win The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell riding Mighty Potter clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell riding Mighty Potter clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell riding Mighty Potter clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell riding Mighty Potter clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell riding Mighty Potter clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell riding Mighty Potter clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell riding Mighty Potter clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell riding Mighty Potter clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Gentleman De Mee clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Gentleman De Mee clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Gentleman De Mee clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Gentleman De Mee clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Gentleman De Mee clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Gentleman De Mee clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Gentleman De Mee clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Gentleman De Mee clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend after riding State Man to win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man (R) led all the way to win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend after riding State Man to win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend after riding State Man to win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend after riding State Man to win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Il Etait Temps clear the last to win The Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Il Etait Temps clear the last to win The Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend poses at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Il Etait Temps clear the last to win The Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Denis O
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell poses at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Rachael Blackmore poses at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Willie Mullins poses at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Patrick Mullins riding Fun Fun Fun win The Coolmore N.H. Sires
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Patrick Mullins riding Fun Fun Fun win The Coolmore N.H. Sires
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Patrick Mullins riding Fun Fun Fun win The Coolmore N.H. Sires

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Simon Torrens riding Ballybawn Belter (R) clear the last to win The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell riding Mighty Potter clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Gentleman De Mee clear the last to win The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend after riding State Man to win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend riding State Man (R) led all the way to win The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Danny Mullins riding Il Etait Temps clear the last to win The Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Paul Townend poses at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Denis O

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Davy Russell poses at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Rachael Blackmore poses at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Willie Mullins poses at Leopardstown Racecourse on February 05, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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