Grade 1 action comes thick and fast over the Christmas period and one of the standout races during Leopardstown’s Christmas Festival is the Savills Chase, which takes place on Sunday 28 December. Reigning Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin and dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs are set to lock horns in the event, and we preview the race here.
We firstly take a look at the latest Savills Chase odds and racecard, as well as looking at the trends and picking out our 1-2-3 for the big race.
2025 Savills Chase Runners
Magnificent when bounding up the Cheltenham hill to claim Cheltenham Gold Cup glory, Inothewayurhtinkin will be looking to emulate that performance when he does battle again with Galopin Des Champs in a mouth-watering Savills Chase at Leopardstown. Two of the stars of the chasing division, the latter has been victorious in the last two runnings of the Savills Chase, and with a stunning Leopardstown record has to be given a huge chance, but this is his first start of the season, so he’s likely to improve for the run. Down the field in the John Durkan, Inothewayurthinkin will improve for that effort and is sure to be a full tilt for this test. Fastorslow often seems to show his best at Punchestown at the end of the season, but does add significant strength in depth to this contest, while the likes of Champ Kiely, Lecky Watson and Affordale Fury add more quality to the event.
2025 Savills Chase Racecard
Check out the full racecard for the 2025 Savills Chase, which is run on Sunday 28th December.
14:30 Leopardstown
Good To YieldingSavills Chase (Grade 1)
- First Prize: €103250
- 3m 0f 100y
- 11 runners
- Win time: 6m 22s
7/1 (Won)
- Win: €8.40
- Place: €2.20
50/1
- Place: €5.00
6/5F
- Place: €1.20
33/1
28/1
9/2
20/1
33/1
13/2
11/1
12/1
Non-runners
Croke Park
+o+e Betting Returns
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €383.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €297.92 |
| Tricast | €707.94 |
| Trifecta | €1632.70 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Galopin Des ChampsTOPSPEED:
InothewayurthinkinRP RATINGS (IRE):
Galopin Des ChampsPOSTDATA:
Galopin Des ChampsThe Irish Sun:
Galopin Des ChampsSavills Chase Trends
It’s essential to look back at the recent trends and stats when trying to find the winner of the Savills Chase, and we provide all the vital information below.
Savills Chase Tips
A reigning Cheltenham Gold Cup champion, Inothewayuthinkin is a warm order to claim the Savills Chase, but he could be vulnerable to a real Leopardstown specialist in the shape of Galopin Des Champs, who can claim his third win in this race. It maybe his seasonal reappearance, but the dual Gold Cup hero is a class apart at Leopardstown and he can beat Inothewayurthinkin with Champ Kiely back in third.
FAQs
When and where will the Savills Chase be run?
The Savills Chase will take place at Leopardstown racecourse on Sunday 28 December, 2025 at 2.30pm.
How can I watch the Savills Chase on Friday?
The King George VI Chase will be shown live on Racing TV at 2.30pm.
Who is Steve Chambers?
Steve Chambers is the editor for GG.co.uk and is a senior racing analyst, specialising in race previews, betting insight and feature coverage.
When were the Savills Chase tips published?
The tips for the Savills Chase were published at 7.00am on Saturday 27 December.
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