Christmas Racing: Leopardstown, Kempton, Chepstow

akelly02 · 24-12-2020 11:39pm

IAMAMORON wrote: »

I don't think it is terrible bet tbh.

The horse is serious monster and if there were no fences he would beat them a street. I still have my doubt that Pencilfulloflead will actually run, his price is huge and he is entered in the Leopardstown 3 mile on Tuesday.

If Asterion Forlonge can get his jumping sorted he could be some yoke. When he won the novice hurdle last February at Leopardstown my jaw fell off, he has a serious engine. He has already stuffed 17 other horses over fences, he should be winning it.

Moron ,honestly I stopped reading after you said " if there were no fences he would beat them a street "

IAMAMORON · 24-12-2020 11:52pm

akelly02 wrote: »

Moron ,honestly I stopped reading after you said " if there were no fences he would beat them a street "

He is quirky, reminds me of Yorkhill, who jumped left if I remember correctly.

I still reckon he has only himself to beat, albeit Pencilfullofhead looks v good. Paul Townend's only ride, I have seen worse 11/8 shots. His price is about right.

akelly02 · 25-12-2020 12:10am

IAMAMORON wrote: »

He is quirky, reminds me of Yorkhill, who jumped left if I remember correctly.

I still reckon he has only himself to beat, albeit Pencilfullofhead looks v good. Paul Townend's only ride, I have seen worse 11/8 shots. His price is about right.

But saying about having no fences is ridiculous. Getabird got beat In this race , I think the same will happen this lad

spuddiesal · 25-12-2020 12:32am

IAMAMORON wrote: »

He is quirky, reminds me of Yorkhill, who jumped left if I remember correctly.

I still reckon he has only himself to beat, albeit Pencilfullofhead looks v good. Paul Townend's only ride, I have seen worse 11/8 shots. His price is about right.

If I remember ðŸ˜‚

Chesty08 · 25-12-2020 12:55am

Shan Blue
Clan Des Obeaux
6 pts Double

Top Moon 2:50 Leop
2pts e/W single

One Cool Poet 1:40 Leop
2pts win

Hawkhead70 · 25-12-2020 1:04am

Jonjo O’Neill Jr has one ride on Stephen’s day in the last at kempton for his dad. Dream Berry who has previous course form @ 20/1 looks worth having few quid each way on

RivetingRoger · 25-12-2020 1:39pm

Bloody weather warning for wind and rain for entire country tomorrow
. For fupps sakes!!!!

Brock Turnpike · 25-12-2020 2:37pm

RivetingRoger wrote: »

Bloody weather warning for wind and rain for entire country tomorrow
. For fupps sakes!!!!

Think the really bad stuff is not due to hit Dublin until 3pmish so racing should be ok.

Peintre Celebre · 25-12-2020 6:13pm

Polished steel and Muster Lovea Lovea singles and e w double at leop

del roy · 25-12-2020 7:37pm

quotes ahead of the big race

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By James Burn
UPDATED 6:28PM, DEC 25 2020

3.00 Kempton
Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (Grade 1) | 3m | 4yo+ | ITV/RTV
Clan the man again?

Legendary pair Kauto Star and Desert Orchid are the most famous examples of how the King George can play to the strengths of those trained for a repeat win in the race, and Clan Des Obeaux's two victories in Britain's best Grade 1 chase outside the Cheltenham Festival place him in elite company.

A third triumph will mean he equals Wayward Lad, with only Kauto (five wins) and Dessie (four) ahead. There is every chance it will come off and the stats provide compelling evidence.

Owned by trainer Paul Nicholls' landlord Paul Barber, his yard sponsor Ged Mason and Manchester United great Sir Alex Ferguson, Clan Des Obeaux, who lost little when second to Haydock ace Bristol De Mai in the Betfair Chase a month ago, went chasing in 2016 and is unbeaten on the second start of each season since, while he is 4-7 on right-handed tracks against 2-12 the other way round.

Clan Des Obeaux (Sam Twiston-Davies) and Paul Nicholls after winning the King George VI ChaseKempton 26.12.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker
Sam Twiston-Davies and Paul Nicholls were reunited in glory thanks to Clan Des Obeaux's victory in the King George
Edward Whitaker

His impressive King George romps support those figures and Nicholls, seeking an extraordinary 12th win in the race, said: "He had a little overreach when he trod on himself at the start at Haydock, but it was superficial and he's not missed any work at all – he's absolutely A1.

"He's come out of the race well and it was probably a career-best for him first time out. It was a good run and I've been very happy with everything since.

"I think he was fairly ready for Haydock. The run might have brought him on a little bit, but the heavy ground beat him more than fitness that day."
'Cyrname needs to be fit and fresh – and he is'

Cyrname looked to have the world at his feet when defeating the mighty Altior in last season's epic 1965 Chase at Ascot, but that effort left a mark and things began to unravel when he headed to the King George as Nicholls' first string on jockey bookings and the market.

Harry Cobden's mount had no answer to stablemate Clan Des Obeaux, who will again be joined on Saturday by Sam Twiston-Davies.

Read a selection of our Boxing Day tipping . . .

A horror fall in February's Ascot Chase was another negative step, but Nicholls, as is so often the case, worked his magic and Cyrname was an easy winner of the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby this autumn, delivering a performance in line with the BHA handicapper's assessment that he is Britain's leading chaser.

"I'm very happy with him," said the 11-time champion trainer. "He needs to be fresh, which he was when he won the Charlie Hall. That was just what we wanted and he's had a nice gap since.

"He's very well and I'm happy with his prep, which is completely different from last year, and that will be a big plus for him. He needs to be very fresh and very fit, and that's exactly where he is."
Santini 'sharper' for Kempton test

Nicky Henderson has received some flak for the way he has campaigned stable star Altior this term, but the champion trainer threw a curveball this week when Santini, owned by Richard and Lizzie Kelvin-Hughes, was supplemented for the King George at a cost of £5,000.

That sum will hardly break the bank, but it was a bold move and one not necessarily on the first page of the Seven Barrows training manual, especially as Kempton has never been considered an ideal track for the Cheltenham Gold Cup second.

Billy Aprahamian feels the power of the strapping Santini on Nicky Henderson's Lambourn gallops
Billy Aprahamian feels the power of the strapping Santini on Nicky Henderson's Lambourn gallops
Edward Whitaker / racingpost.com/photos

His third to La Bague Au Roi and Topofthegame on this card's Kauto Star Novices' Chase two years ago was a fine effort, however, and the strapping eight-year-old will likely strip fitter from his second in the Many Clouds Chase, when low sun meant nine of the 19 fences were omitted – something that will have compromised Santini's claims given his accurate jumping.

Henderson, a King George winner with Long Run (2010 and 2012) and Might Bite (2017), said: "I'd love Santini to win, of course, but there's really nothing else for him to do. He thrives on work and racing. He loves it.

"He wants plenty of racing and he was very sharp when we schooled him on Wednesday morning – much sharper than he was before Aintree. If he wasn't racing he'd get bored. The next possible race for him is the Cotswold Chase at the end of January, and there's no reason he can't run there too."

Santini needs to finish fifth or better to cover the £5,000 entry fee in the prestigious Grade 1, which boasts a prize pot of £204,000.
Far from a lost cause

This winter has not been the most fruitful for the Colin Tizzard outfit and the heavy defeat of the yard's leading horse Lostintranslation in Haydock's Betfair Chase last month was not what connections anticipated.

Tizzard, his son and assistant Joe, and the trainer's late daughter Kim Gingell, who died of cancer in May, have built the stable into one of Britain's most capable and they are banking on kinder conditions at Kempton rejuvenating the talented eight-year-old.

Lostintranslation oozed class in last year's Betfair Chase before flopping in the King George and then rebounding with a smart third to Al Boum Photo in the Gold Cup.

"He should have his perfect ground," said Joe Tizzard. "He seems in lovely form since Haydock. That was a flat run and we think it was mainly due to the ground.

"This looks a competitive King George, but on the form of his Gold Cup run he'd definitely be in the mix. We think he's in great nick at home and, as he's got his ground now, we're really looking forward to running him."
What they say

Tom George, trainer of Black Op
His run at Carlisle was good and he was going into unknown territory in the Ladbrokes Trophy and didn't see the trip out. He was second in the Kauto Star a year ago and he's beaten a few of these at one time or another, including Lostintranslation when he won his Grade 1 at Aintree. He's an outsider, but he's a very good horse and we think he's worth his chance.

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Frodon and Real Steel
Frodon always runs well at Kempton but has got it to do on all known form. He'll give a good account of himself and you can put a line through his last run when they took out the jumps at Aintree because of the low sun, which was a waste of time for him. Real Steel had to give weight to everything in the 1965 Chase, which was his first run of the season and first for us. He ran well and will improve for that run. He has to improve on form but could run into a place.

Harry Whittington, trainer of Saint Calvados
He would have run in the Betfair Chase but for a leg infection the week before and he's trained well since. It's a new trip, but Kempton's three miles will be easier then Haydock's three miles and a furlong, and we ride him very differently these days to how we used to. Although he hasn't run since Cheltenham, he's very easy to get fit and he's won first time out every season for us and before that in France, although not in a race of this calibre obviously. He's schooled really well and I'm very happy with him.

Ruth Jefferson, trainer of Waiting Patiently
He's very well. We took him for an away-day and Brian Hughes has been very happy with his schooling. We couldn't see a lot of races before Kempton that weren't getting too close to the King George and I think he's going there in as good a form as he did two years ago. He's shown he's fast enough for two miles and I can't guarantee he'll stay, but he's won on bottomless ground at Ascot over two-miles-five.

Gavin "shels" · 25-12-2020 9:09pm

Going to keep it simple tomorrow with a trixie of El Barra, Felix Desjy & Asterion Forlonge!

Can't see past Clan Des Obeaux in the King George.

Peintre Celebre wrote: »

Polished steel and Muster Lovea Lovea singles and e w double at leop

On Musta Lovea Lovea 33s too!

Plasandrunt · 25-12-2020 10:23pm

Singles and doubles on Asterion Forlonge and Cyrname

Singles also on The Big Breakaway at Kempton and Top Bandit in the bumper at Leopardstown.

Francie Barrett · 25-12-2020 11:07pm

Wetherby 3:13 - Suggestion is a 3 time course and distance winner here and runs at 15lb below its mark last time it won. Has two recent runs under its belt and was won this same race two years ago. 12/1 looks a very big price to me, going to go in on this straight has it has been an unreliable sort recently.

costacorta · 25-12-2020 11:25pm

Big Debates 8/1 15.07 Limerick tomorrow for me .

26-12-2020 1:37am

Cyrname to jump the lungs outta them.

26-12-2020 8:49am

Hawkhead70 wrote: »

Jonjo O’Neill Jr has one ride on Stephen’s day in the last at kempton for his dad. Dream Berry who has previous course form @ 20/1 looks worth having few quid each way on

NR now

Slattsy · 26-12-2020 9:59am

The Kempton card is dire and the KG certainly doesn't give me an erection either so one to watch. If you gave me a tenner I'd have it on Lostintranslation at the prices, he'll pop up soon for a big one.

Leopardstown the place to be and where the winners will be found. Going to have a look through those handicaps now, but always remember; there can only be one winner.

IAMAMORON · 26-12-2020 11:16am

Severance in the first at kempton.

Happy Christmas.

del roy · 26-12-2020 1:02pm

TQ VIEW 'Best Bet': 2.55 Wolverhampton: LORD HALIFAX (e/w) - This Charlie Fellowes 4 year-old returned to a good level of form last time at Kempton, when a fine second, and with that run coming off the back of a wind operation and after 2 months off the track can be expected to come on again.

TQ VIEW 'Each-Way': No selection today.
last updated 11:11 26/12/2020
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Gary Moore

Il Re Di Nessuno
Sat 26th Dec 2020
12:40, Kempton Park
DEC Odds: 85 (Betfair Exc)

Has it all to do really here on these terms. Nice horse, but has had his issues, hence not being on the track since Dec 18! Nice to get going again with him though but just hoping for a nice clear round and go from there.
Jamie Snowden

Early Morning Rain
Sat 26th Dec 2020
12:59, Wincanton
DEC Odds: 13 (Betfair Exc)

Early Morning Rain has won a bumper, and two novice hurdles. She was a good 2nd on chasing debut and was 4th in a Listed contest on her latest start. This looks a touch easier than that, but its still a tight and competitive event. Placed chance again.
Ed Dunlop

Red Verdon
Sat 26th Dec 2020
14:20, Wolverhampton
DEC Odds: 21 (Betfair Exc)

He ran a very good race last time pout at Chelmsford and was unfortunately beaten by the fact he almost carried a stone more than anything else in the race. This run is to help aim him toward the All Weather Championships final and we have put 3lb claimer Dylan Hogan on board to try and take some weight off his back. He is in good form at home and should run a nice race.
Robin Dickin

Scorched Earth
Sat 26th Dec 2020
14:55, Wolverhampton
DEC Odds: 110 (Betfair Exc)

Has shown bits of form in the past - winning over hurdles and on the flat in Ireland. Yet to sparkle for us from two runs though and only 3lbs lower than when well down the field at Southwell last time. Therefore, goes without saying we need to see more on the track before being more confident.
Charlie Fellowes

Lord Halifax
Sat 26th Dec 2020
14:55, Wolverhampton
DEC Odds: 5.5 (Betfair Exc)

Lord Halifax bounced back to form last time out (2nd) having had a wind operation. Sharp 12 furlongs should be fine and he is well drawn. Should go well if coming forward from that nice run last time out.
Henry Oliver

Kchou Du Pecos Aa
Sat 26th Dec 2020
15:13, Wetherby
DEC Odds: 40 (Betfair Exc)

Well down the field on first run back at Hereford last month, but that was his first run after a wind operation and also his first for a while. Dropped 4lbs for that and seems to have come out of that race well. The drop back in trip will also help as he seemed to stop quickly last time and clearly didn't see out the trip. Is certainly better than that last showing, so small e/w chance, but really just be happy with a better showing to give us something to build on.

Amarillo Star
Sat 26th Dec 2020
15:30, Wolverhampton
DEC Odds: 12 (Betfair Exc)

Amarillo Star finished 5th last time out but that is half the story as he was beaten less than a length and flying at the death having missed the break. Step up to an easy 7 furlongs should suit well and he is well drawn.

Distingo
Sat 26th Dec 2020
15:35, Kempton Park
DEC Odds: 18 (Betfair Exc)

Ran well at Kempton last time out when 4th so handles the track well. Gets in here off the same mark but in this better race also has a low weight so that will help. Well at home, but I'd say only a small e/w chance in is clearly a better race than he ran in last time.

Diddly Do
Sat 26th Dec 2020
15:50, Wincanton
DEC Odds: 30 (Betfair Exc)

Diddly Do is out of a sister to the useful Sgt Reckless, and is making her debut here today. She goes well at home and has been away for a racecourse gallop in the spring. All of our bumper horses this season have run well, but the majority have been placed on their debuts. She is a currently too big a price in my opinion.

Tony's Nap: Chez Castel Mail 2.10 Wincanton Chez Castel Mail has been a highly-regarded if fragile member of the Ali Stronge team for a while now. He finally gets a chance to run in a handicap and starts on what looks like a winning mark.

Tony NB: Aldrich Bay 1.45 Wolverhampton Aldrich Bay bolted in at Lingfield. His 12lb rise will not be easily defied especially over a shorter trip but William Knight has a great belief in his ability.
11:50, Wetherby
Kim Bailey
Hollymount Holly
Dec Odds: 2.88 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Hollymount Holly has had an interrupted preparation, but clearly on last season's form she should be placed.

11:50, Wetherby
Warren Greatrex
Timeless Beauty
Dec Odds: 18 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Timeless Beauty has pleased me on both her runs to date and she should progress again today. It's great to have Adrian back.

11:50, Wetherby
Harry Whittington
Cateline
Dec Odds: 55 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Cateline showed glimpses of promise in bumpers but her debut over hurdles was modest enough. She will need to have improved a good deal to figure in this strong mares' race.

11:50, Wetherby
Fergal O'Brien
Tequila Blaze
Dec Odds: 5.7 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Tequila Blaze is in great form and put up a lovely race on her comeback at Lingfield. We are very hopeful that she can make the first three again.

12:20, Wetherby
Ben Pauling
Eau Top
Dec Odds: 6.2 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Eau Top has not been disgraced in either run since going over fences. A longer trip and Dave Bass on board could bring the necessary improvement to get a first chase win.

12:20, Wetherby
Micky Hammond
Commanding Spirit
Dec Odds: 30 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Our two runners in this handicap could run okay for much of the race but are likely to find winning it beyond their capabilities. Also the ground will be too soft for Commanding Spirit.

12:20, Wetherby
Micky Hammond
Trimmers Lane
Dec Odds: 70 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Like Commanding Spirit, Trimmers Lane is a little over-faced in this and is 5lb wrong at the weights. He needs to run and hopefully this will help set him up for something more winnable in the New Year.

12:25, Wincanton
Fergal O'Brien
Merry Berry
Dec Odds: 320 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Merry Berry did well to finish third in a bumper but was well beaten on hurdling debut. Like Dolly she will need to find her own grade before she can find the winner's enclosure.

12:25, Wincanton
Harry Whittington
Shore Shanty
Dec Odds: 4.2 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Shore Shanty ran with promise on both her bumper starts and collected first time over hurdles. Carrying her penalty will not be easy but she must be the one to beat and I'm looking forward to seeing her run.

12:25, Wincanton
Fergal O'Brien
Dolly McQueen
Dec Odds: 190 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Dolly McQueen seems to jump okay, but we expect she will need to be finding her level. Until she can run in her own grade she is unlikely to get anywhere near the winner's enclosure.

12:40, Kempton Park
Ben Pauling
Severance
Dec Odds: 13.5 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
After his excellent hurdles debut at Carlisle, it was disappointing that Severance performed with so little sparkle last time at Haydock. It seems fair to give him another chance and I wouldn't be surprised if he went close on this track.

12:53, Wetherby
Kim Bailey
Imperial Icon
Dec Odds: 4.4 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Imperial Icon just got up on the line last time at Hereford to gain his first career win. Up 6lb for that, he has a great chance of following up as the more testing track should suit him much better than Hereford.

12:53, Wetherby
Micky Hammond
Kildrum
Dec Odds: 90 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Kildrum joined us recently from Ireland where he had only modest form. He will need to make a big improvement on that and on what we've seen at home to be competitive.

12:53, Wetherby
Micky Hammond
Raddle And Hum
Dec Odds: 18 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Raddle And Hum was runner-up in this race 12 months ago. She needed her comeback run on the track a couple of months back but is much sharper now and I think she has a great each-way chance today.

13:15, Kempton Park
Ben Pauling
Oistrakh Le Noir
Dec Odds: 44 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Oistrakh Le Noir was a high-class juvenile hurdler three seasons ago but his career has been badly interrupted with injury. He needed his recent run and now turns to chasing. It will be interesting to see where he is at this stage of his comeback.

13:45, Wolverhampton
William Knight
Aldrich Bay
Dec Odds: 2.68 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
We're taking the chance to run Aldrich Bay for a last time in this grade even though his new mark takes him some way above the ceiling. We're dropping him back two furlongs, but he's not lacking in speed and we're also taking 5lb off. He has a good draw and should be very hard to beat.

14:05, Wetherby
Nicky Richards
Guitar Pete Non runner
Dec Odds: 17.5 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Non-runner

14:05, Wetherby
Charlie Longsdon
Snow Leopardess
Dec Odds: 4.93 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
This is a tough race but Snow Leopardess showed at Haydock that she is up to a battle. She has been raised 9lb but she goes in the ground and stays so she must have her chance in a competitive affair.

14:05, Wetherby
Kim Bailey
Wandrin Star
Dec Odds: 17.55 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Wandrin Star ran very well last time at Ascot on his seasonal comeback. He's 4lb higher for that but a repeat performance would give him place chances in this tough handicap chase.

14:10, Wincanton
Charlie Longsdon
Guetapan Collonges
Dec Odds: 9.6 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Guetapan Collonges will need to settle a bit better han he has in his races to date. If he does I think he will have an each-way chance in this first handicap.

14:10, Wincanton
Ali Stronge
Chez Castel Mail
Today's TQ View
Dec Odds: 12 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Chez Castel Mail is a very nice horse but one that has been plagued with niggly problems throughout his career. He has plenty of ability though and he starts handicapping off what seems to be an attractive mark Fingers crossed for a big run.

14:20, Wolverhampton
Ian Williams
Lucky's Dream
Dec Odds: 27 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
On the face of it Lucky's Dream might appeaer to be a little up against it from 2lb out of the handicap. He was a couple of lengths behind Big Country last time but was ridden from well behind while the winner had an easy lead. He could turn things around ridden more prominently today.

14:40, Wetherby
Micky Hammond
Elysees
Dec Odds: 42 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Elysees joined us from Fergal O'Brien before his latest race when he was among the also-rans. He might outrun his odds a little today without perhaps quite getting into the money.

14:40, Wetherby
Micky Hammond
Kayf Adventure
Dec Odds: 36 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Kayf Adventure has had a wind-op since his disappointing seasonal return. He will need to have derived great benefit from it to challenge for a race as deep as this.

14:45, Wincanton
Warren Greatrex
Miss Honey Ryder
Dec Odds: 26 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Miss Honey Ryder has come down a little in the handicap. She has been in fine form at home and we are trying first-time cheek-pieces to help bring out the necessary improvement.

15:00, Kempton Park
Harry Whittington
Saint Calvados
Dec Odds: 20 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Saint Calvados would have run in the Betfair Chase but for a leg infection the week before but has trained well since. Kempton's three miles should be within his range and we ride him differently nowadays so that will help him get the trip. He's not run since Cheltenham in March, but he's always won first time out for us and also previously in France though obviously never in a race of this calibre. He's schooled really well and I'm very happy with him.

15:13, Wetherby
Micky Hammond
Applaus
Dec Odds: 11 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Applaus has run two great races so far but he's creeping up the weights and actually went up 5lb more for his last second at Carlisle. Probably place chances realistically.

15:13, Wetherby
Fergal O'Brien
Naizagai
Dec Odds: 6.6 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Naizagai is consistent but the suspicion remains that he's probably better going right-handed. Hopefully the application of a hood will help and certainly place chances again.

15:13, Wetherby
Ian Williams
Ocean Voyage
Dec Odds: 60 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Ocean Voyage has yet to figure in either race since joining us this season. He has come down in the weights and hopefully can start to show some of his better form of a couple of years ago in Ireland.

15:19, Wincanton
Warren Greatrex
Another Emotion
Dec Odds: 15.5 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Another Emotion is dropping back in trip and we are putting the headgear on. He will be going from the front at a strong gallop hopefully from start to finish which should suit him well.

15:30, Wolverhampton
Ian Williams
Sir Maximilian
Dec Odds: 34 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Sir Maximilian has been suffering from poor draws around Chelmsford in races where the pace has been too pedestrian to enable him to get anywhere near the front. It could well be a different story around here in which case his extravagant odds look be very attractive.

15:35, Kempton Park
Ben Pauling
Whatsupwithyou
Dec Odds: 13 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Whatsupwithyou ran a blinder at Cheltenham although on that track it might have been better if Luca could have held on to him a little longer. Even with a 5lb higher mark, he has to be one of the prime contenders in another very hot contest.

15:35, Kempton Park
Fergal O'Brien
Jarveys Plate
Dec Odds: 30 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Jarveys Plate has plenty of talent and is in very good order. We're trying front-running tactics in an attempt to rekindle his form and he could either be first or last depending on whether it suits him!

15:35, Kempton Park
Ben Pauling
Tel'Art
Dec Odds: 50 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Tel'Art had a good summer and although out of the money the last twice, he always does his running. A decent back-up to Whatsupwithyou.

15:50, Wincanton
Hughie Morrison
Scanning
Dec Odds: 7.8 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Scanning is a little neurotic and by no means another Supermouse who won this so impressively a year ago and then had a fatal accident. He will find it hard to beat the favourite even if he overcomes his temperament.

15:50, Wincanton
Ben Pauling
Mucho Mas
Dec Odds: 15 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Mucho Mas is a nice three-year-old by Fame And Glory. He is shaping well but this is usually a very hot bumper and we'll be delighted with a run in the frame.

15:50, Wincanton
Fergal O'Brien
Nothin To Ask
Dec Odds: 14 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Nothin To Ask goes well and is in good order. The fact he has had experience in Irish points will be to his advantage but clearly the favourite will take some beating.

17:05, Wolverhampton
Brian Meehan
Sweet Bertie
Dec Odds: 4.4 (BetFair Exchange)
Sat 26th Dec 2020
Sweet Bertie got a deserved first win last time and although nothing has run from his race to give it a boost I think he has a great chance of following up. He remains in good order and has a favourable draw.

Kens Tips

13:15, Kempton Park
Ken Pitterson
William H Bonney
Sat 26th Dec 2020
This useful hurdler made an eye-catching debut over fences at Newbury recently when he did all his best work approaching the winning line. The step up in trip should be to his advantage and he has won off higher marks over hurdles. He should give a good account of himself at at E/W price.

13:50, Kempton Park
Ken Pitterson
The Big Breakaway
Sat 26th Dec 2020
This good-looking type was one of the top novice hurdlers last season. He made a good debut at Cheltenham over fences winning with a ton in hand. The drop down in trip did not play to his strengths last time but I am sure this track and trip will see him return to his best.

15:00, Kempton Park
Ken Pitterson
Clan Des Obeaux
Sat 26th Dec 2020
This dual King George winner ran a fine comeback race when beaten at Haydock. We know he has all the qualites to take this event and I see no reason why he cannot make it a hat-trick.

supremenovice · 26-12-2020 1:03pm

Just looking at the Leopardstown card and in the 1230, Dalileo. Look at his breeding - by Galileo out of Snow Queen. He was bred to win a Derby and here he is in a maiden hurdle :rolleyes:. Massive price too at 150/1.

The Mig · 26-12-2020 1:07pm

Have it in a double with the 1st winner at wetherby

Gavin "shels" · 26-12-2020 1:20pm

Nice ride by Jody in Leop there.

Can watch the racing on Bet365 without a bet btw.

Gavin "shels" · 26-12-2020 1:23pm

Someone's after getting a nice Christmas present in Limerick - wow! 150/1 around this morning.

The Mig · 26-12-2020 1:25pm

Had that too. Great start to the day

Coneygree · 26-12-2020 1:33pm

Mon Mome, Labaik, Ballycallan Fame, Awkwafina. Christmas sorted, ta. Was always going to come in.

fsfg · 26-12-2020 1:39pm

Think it's clear already that Willie is sending them undercooked at Christmas like last year. Getting them fit for January

26-12-2020 2:12pm

That Zanahiyr looks a good one.

Itziger · 26-12-2020 2:36pm

Slattsy wrote: »

The Kempton card is dire and the KG certainly doesn't give me an erection either so one to watch. If you gave me a tenner I'd have it on Lostintranslation at the prices, he'll pop up soon for a big one.

Leopardstown the place to be and where the winners will be found. Going to have a look through those handicaps now, but always remember; there can only be one winner.

What!?!? Ah, feck sake. Only one winner you say.

Coneygree · 26-12-2020 3:22pm

Brutal ride on Felix Desjy there, acca in the bin :rolleyes:

Coneygree · 26-12-2020 3:29pm

Absolutely delighted to see her bet!

Dr. Bre · 26-12-2020 3:30pm

Delighted silver streak won. Deserved a big race win

supremenovice · 26-12-2020 3:30pm

Wide open Champion Hurdle now. You'll have 140 rated horses being fancied for it .

St. Pat · 26-12-2020 3:33pm

Great ride by Brian Cooper. Delighted for him

Dr. Bre · 26-12-2020 3:39pm

Asterion down !

Coneygree · 26-12-2020 3:42pm

Mad aul day, probably means Frodon will win the King George. Jesus wept!

Slattsy · 26-12-2020 3:44pm

Mental day!

Shanee. · 26-12-2020 3:45pm

Fancy Waiting Patiently in the King George at a price

Coneygree · 26-12-2020 4:06pm

Racing is f*cking gone to the dogs, what a load of ****e!

Dr. Bre · 26-12-2020 4:06pm

ITV will lose their minds

Slattsy · 26-12-2020 4:07pm

Fair play to her.

IAMAMORON · 26-12-2020 4:07pm

Give out about her all you like, but she is a great jockey, especially over fences.

Fair phucks.

dobman88 · 26-12-2020 4:07pm

Coneygree wrote: »

Mad aul day, probably means Frodon will win the King George. Jesus wept!

Shout

26-12-2020 4:07pm

Well done to the best duo in racing.

kksaints · 26-12-2020 4:07pm

Fantastic front running ride from Byrony Frost on Frodon. Judged it to absolute perfection.

Shanee. · 26-12-2020 4:07pm

Seconditus atm ffs

Anniepowaa · 26-12-2020 4:07pm

Every 3 mile chaser in England is dog **** al boum will win 3 in a row

Coneygree · 26-12-2020 4:09pm

LIT looks like he's gone at the game, CDO hated every minute and Cyrname never looked like he wanted to be there. Very odd running. Monalee would have hacked up.

The Mig · 26-12-2020 4:09pm

Some ride. Hate listening to her but she was class

gazza1 · 26-12-2020 4:10pm

Holy Jayzus.....Will we ever hear the end of this

Slattsy · 26-12-2020 4:10pm

Got prep for the Gold Cup from Santini!

Christmas Racing: Leopardstown, Kempton, Chepstow

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