IT WAS A prosperous outing for Willie Mullins at the Leopardstown Christmas festival with five winners on today’s card. Meanwhile, Davy Russell prevailed for trainer Gordon Elliott aboard Noble Endeavor in the Paddy Power Chase.

Tom Mullins took the spoils in the Paddy Power ‘you Beauty’ Handicap Hurdle with Ruby Walsh winning with That’s A Wrap.

Here are some of the images from today’s action.

Davy Russell with Noble Endeavor after winning The Paddy Power Steeplechase. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Spectators cheering from the stands in Leopardstown. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Paul Townend clears the last fence to win the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Paul Townend in conversation with trainer Willie Mullins. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Ruby Walsh on course to victory with Douvan in the Paddy Power Cashcard Steeplechase. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Ruby Walsh on board Bacardys, clears the last fence on his way to winning the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Liam Brady and Eamon Dumphy at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

AP McCoy soaks up the atmosphere at the festival in Leopardstown. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

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Ruby Walsh eases to victory aboard Douvan in the Paddy Power Cashcard Chase