One key runner from each of the six races on ITV4 this Monday

Fury Road
1.15 Leopardstown
Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1), 3m

Last season's Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle form looks some of the hottest on offer with the way it is working out this term and Fury Road, a close third in March, bids to enhance his prospects in the staying hurdling division in an ultra-competitive running of this contest.

The six-year-old made the perfect comeback with a comfortable victory in a Grade 2 hurdle at Punchestown last month.

He faces considerable opposition from stable companions Sire Du Berlais and The Storyteller, along with this year's Stayers' Hurdle runner-up Ronald Pump.

Mick Maestro
1.30 Catterick
Sky Bet Money Back As Cash Handicap Hurdle, 1m7½f

Lincolnshire trainer Nick Kent caused a mammoth shock when Ballycallan Fame won at 125-1 at Wetherby on Boxing Day, but he has a far more realistic chance of glory in front of the ITV cameras with Mick Maestro.

The seven-year-old had been in fine form this season before suffering a heavy fall at Doncaster last time out and looks to get back to winning ways under 5lb conditional Charlie Todd, with his main rivals coming from the powerful yards of Colin Tizzard and Phil Kirby.

Monday's tipping and analysis:

Pricewise: Tom Segal with a longshot 'with the best piece of form' to back in Savills Chase

The Punt Daily: Tom Collins' free horse racing tip on Monday afternoon

View from Ireland: Justin O'Hanlon thinks Savills Chase runner can rise to top of Gold Cup betting

Monday's free racing tips: our experts with more excellent festive picks

Big-race trends: winning form at the top level can prove crucial in Savills Chase

Paul Kealy fancies an outsider stepping up in trip at Leopardstown

Paul Kealy provides a tasty Monday Tote Placepot perm at Catterick

Rapid Response
1.50 Leopardstown
Irish Daily Star Christmas Handicap Hurdle, 2m4f

Rapid Response has been plying her trade over fences recently but now tries to exploit her hurdles mark in the 2m4f contest.

The Jessica Harrington-trained six-year-old was a model of consistency in five chase starts in the early part of the season but disappointed in a Grade 3 novice chase at Cork last time out.

With her hurdles rating 16lb lower than over fences, connections have taken the plunge in this competitive race, which is set to feature a maximum field of 20.

Monday's cards

Savills Chase (Grade 1), 3m

With the Cheltenham Gold Cup picture slightly muddied by the result of the King George VI Chase, Minella Indo bids to enhance his claims for the festival showpiece in an ultra-deep renewal of the Savills Chase.

The Henry de Bromhead-trained seven-year-old has made a perfect start to the season with two easy victories but will face the sternest test of his career in this barnstorming Grade 1 against the likes of top-class performers Delta Work, Presenting Percy and Kemboy.

Last year's winner Delta Work (second right), Kemboy (second left) and Presenting Percy (green) renew rivalry in the Savills ChaseCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Stablemate A Plus Tard also features along with Samcro, Allaho, Fakir D'Oudairies and Melon in what could be a race for the ages.

Articulum
2.45 Limerick
Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase, 2m3½f

With the powerhouse jockeys in action at Leopardstown, some of Ireland's burgeoning talents in the saddle have the opportunity to showcase themselves on terrestrial television, none more so than Kevin Brouder on classy companion Articulum.

The ten-year-old finished third in the 2019 Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival but subsequently struggled to land a telling blow. However, he showed glimpses of his best form when third at Navan on his seasonal return and could put up a bold show off top weight.

The Big Getaway
3.00 Leopardstown
Ballymaloe Foods Beginners Chase, 2m5f

Ballymore Novices' Hurdle third The Big Getaway attempts to stamp his claims as a leading novice over fences in this 2m5f contest.

The Big Getaway: Ballymore third bids to kickstart his chasing careerCredit: Patrick McCann

While he was no match for Envoi Allen at the Cheltenham Festival, he was expected to take the step up to chasing in his stride but was an extremely disappointing 21-length third on his debut in this sphere at Navan this month.

Question marks remain over him and trainer Willie Mullins will be hoping the six-year-old can kickstart his season in what looks to be a winnable race.

Monday's previews and analysis:

Members' Club: stars out in force for Savills Chase brimming with quality and intrigue

Members' Club: can he follow up his 125-1 winner? Nick Kent hoping for festive treat on ITV4

Star Irish staying hurdlers go head-to-head in enthralling Grade 1 showdown

'Jack wasn't looking beyond him' – Kennedy picks Delta Work in top-class Savills

'I'd be expecting a big run' – Articulum out to defy top weight in Tim Duggan

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