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I always try to find the value in a race. I analyse Handicaps carefully and most my selections will be at double figure odds. However the most important thing is to have fun making and listening or seeing your selection running. Winners are just a pleasurable bonus.

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27 December 2025

19:30 7:30 Wolverhampton

Rampant

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 23.00 used instead of 17.00 takenBOG

@23.00

Win

Rampant is still a maiden, but he has gone close a few times. Still on a fair mark, he could outrun his odds and get involved.

19:00 7:00 Wolverhampton

Danehill Star

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Danehill Star is a consistent type who comes here in decent shape, placing in his last two runs. He has had a break for 147 days, but as a previous course-and-distance winner could still do well.

18:30 6:30 Wolverhampton

Kindest Nation

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@23.00

Lose

-50

Kindest Nation has never won over a mile, but she has won over seven furlongs, including in November. She could surprise this time and finish close. She is one to consider for the frame from a decent draw.

18:00 6:00 Wolverhampton

Saxophonic

Daily Racing

25 EW

@51.00

Lose

-50

Saxophonic was over six lengths behind Tewkesbury over course and distance just under three weeks ago. He should have come on for that run, and there is a chance of improvement and for him to hit the frame.

15:41 3:41 Limerick

Cumberland River

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Win

600

Cumberland River is making his handicap debut. He showed some promise when placing 4th at Gowran Park at the beginning of October. He has the form to hit the frame now handicapping.

15:11 3:11 Limerick

Gwan Tadhg

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Gwan Tadhg returns after an absence of 407 days. He is now making his stable debut. He may need this run, but based on his previous form he should have a possible chance to get involved.

15:00 3:00 Leopardstown

OMoore Park

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Win

175

O'Moore Park placed 10th in the Coral Cup in November. This is slightly shorter, and he is still well weighted to be able to compete. He could squeeze into the frame.

14:50 2:50 Chepstow

Dom Of Mary

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Dom of Mary is a confirmed stayer who won his last race at Newcastle a month ago. That was just a furlong shorter than this trip, and provided there are no mishaps he is expected to hit the frame again.

14:22 2:22 Leopardstown

Ace Brannigan

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Ace Brannigan two recent respectable runs over hurdles. He is now making his handicap debut and could do much better now, hitting the frame.

14:10 2:10 Chepstow

Ramo

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

Ramo returns after an absence of ten months. He only raced four times in the last two years and was out of sorts. He has a chance if returning to his 2023 form, where he competed in competitive races with decent results.

26 December 2025

16:35 4:35 Wolverhampton

Arcadian Nights

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Arcadian Nights has an excellent record here, with six course-and-distance wins, albeit in lower-class races. He is now being upped in class but could still hold his own at this level and go close if the pace is right for him.

14:55 2:55 Leopardstown

Trasna Na Pairce

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Trash Na Pairce is a consistent sort who will not mind the ground conditions. He is capable of getting involved and is an each-way hopeful.

13:45 1:45 Leopardstown

Nelson Muntz

Daily Racing

25 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 26.00 used instead of 23.00 takenBOG

@26.00

Win

100

Nelson MUntz retruns to hurdles after a run on the falt last months. He has a decent record over hurdles with one win ansd two places from five runs. This is more competitive but he has a chance to hit the frame.

22 December 2025

15:30 3:30 Lingfield

Banksman

Daily Racing

25 EW

@51.00

Lose

-50

A speculative chance is taken on Banksman to outrun his odds. He returns after a stint over hurdles and is making his flat debut for his new stable. He has won over a mile when with Jack Channon and could surprise if new connections have him ready. The booking of Charles Bishop is a plus.

15:00 3:00 Lingfield

Hannahs Return

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Lose

-50

Hannahs Return made three recent reasonable runs. Won over course and distance last year and is effective over 5 and 6 furlongs. Could go well at a price.

14:30 2:30 Lingfield

So Chic

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

So Chic returns after a break of 140 days. She won here on her last race back in August. That was over a mile, but she is equally effective over seven furlongs. She could get involved if going well fresh.

14:00 2:00 Lingfield

Buttercross Flyer

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@34.00

Lose

-50

Buttercross Flyer disappointed on her latest run at Wolverhampton and has to overcome an inside draw here. Nevertheless, she looks overpriced on her recent form at Lingfield, which included a win and two places. Each-way contender.

21 December 2025

12:15 12:15 Fakenham

Casual Encounter

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@SP

Lose

-50

Casual Encounter showed improvement on her third attempt over hurdles back in October. She is now making her handicap debut over the sticks and has a capable jockey on board. She could show further improvement and squeeze into a place.

20 December 2025

20:15 8:15 Wolverhampton

Wave Rock

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Win

140

Wave Rock is making her handicap debut. She showed a little bit of promise here at Wolverhampton when making late progress over a mile back in November. She placed eighth that day, but now upped in distance she may have a chance to squeeze into the frame.

19:45 7:45 Wolverhampton

Havana Club

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Havana Club has been consistent in his last four runs, including a win over course and distance at the beginning of the month. Now back up in trip and needing to overcome an awkward draw in stall seven, he could still get involved.

19:15 7:15 Wolverhampton

Simply Blue

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@23.00

Lose

-50

Simply Blue was a previous course-and-distance winner when with David Loughnane. He has not recaptured this form in his first four runs for David Owen. However, the stable is in form, so he could go well.

19:00 7:00 Newcastle

Asadjumeirah

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Asadjumeirah is a hard-working and consistent type, and a previous course and distance winner. He is usually thereabouts and is expected to hit the frame again.

18:45 6:45 Wolverhampton

Three Yorkshiremen

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

Not disgraced on his last run here two weeks ago when 6th behind So Alex. Won here previously and is the type who could spring a surprise and get close.

18:30 6:30 Newcastle

Bobby Joe Leg

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 29.00 used instead of 26.00 takenBOG

@29.00

Win

840

It may be churlish to underestimate the 11-year-old veteran Bobby Joe Leg with his nine course-and-distance wins. He could represent value from an excellent draw and is an each-way hopeful.

17:30 5:30 Newcastle

Callianassa

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 19.00 used instead of 13.00 takenBOG

@19.00

Win

Callianassa looks overpriced. She returns after a four-month break and wasn't involved in her last run at York when competing in a Class 2 race. Now dropped back in class and having won her two previous races over course and distance, she could bounce back.

15:35 3:35 Ascot

Joyeuse

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Joyeuse, who won a Class 1 hurdle at Newbury in February. Placed in her last two races, the stable has a good record in this race, and she has to be one to consider getting involved.

14:40 2:40 Haydock

Amelias Star

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

With the stable in decent form, a chance is taken on Amelia Star to outrun her odds. She placed second in her last race in November and is now being stepped up in grade again. Each-way hopeful.

14:25 2:25 Ascot

Beauport

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

Beauport should remain competitive at this level. He placed 12th in the Grand National and finished 4th on his most recent outing at Cheltenham in November. Third in this race last year, he is one to consider for the frame.

14:05 2:05 Haydock

OToole

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

O'Toole is still lightly raced. He returned after a break of nearly two years this year and won and placed second in his two races so far. He is expected to go well again and should go close if fully fit.

19 December 2025

20:59 8:00 Dundalk

Loyal Touch

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

Loyal Touch was not disgraced on his stable and Irish debut here nine days ago. He is now dropped in trip, which may help, and it would be no surprise if he hits the frame this time.

20:29 7:30 Dundalk

Kartayaz

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Kartayaz won here nine days ago in the hands of Zoe McMullan. He has now been upped another two furlongs but could rise to the challenge and follow up.

19:59 7:00 Dundalk

Independent Expert

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Independent Expert makes her stable debut for Denis Hogan. She has placed twice over course and distance and has run well when with Stephen Thorne. She could go well again in the hands of Billy Lee.

19:29 6:30 Dundalk

Carrara

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

Carrara has not shown the same promise in her two runs here in Ireland. She was placed third for André Fabre in France in a competitive maiden. Now dropped back to a mile, she could surprise.

18:59 6:00 Dundalk

Phoenix Pairc

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@19.00

Lose

-50

Phoenix Pairc needs to bounce back from her last run when she placed 9th of 10 here in November. That was over six furlongs and she is back up in trip, which should help, as she won over course and distance back in October.

18:29 5:30 Dundalk

Jerandme

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Lose

-50

Jerandme is a consistent veteran who is usually about. He has won twice over course and distance and has a good chance to hit the frame again.

18:15 6:15 Newcastle

Amelias Joy

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Win

100

Amelias Joy has not impressed on her first two runs for her new connections and is still a maiden. However, she showed promise when with Bryan Smart and could do better now if settled.

17:45 5:45 Newcastle

Pop Favorite

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

Pop Favorite returns after a 71-day break. His last win was over course and distance in April, but he placed second here back in October. Could surprise and go well.

17:15 5:15 Newcastle

Novak

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

Novak won over course and distance on New Year's Day and has since won twice over seven furlongs. He could get involved now being dropped to six furlongs on a still-attractive mark.

18 December 2025

20:00 8:00 Chelmsford City

Riot

Daily Racing

25 EW

@51.00

Lose

-50

Riot placed last on his stable debut at the beginning of the month. He won three times over course and distance when with David O'Meara, and with George Wood in the saddle, a chance is taken that he may recapture his previous form on his second run for new connections.

19:30 7:30 Chelmsford City

Giant

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@17.00

Lose

-50

Giant's only win this year was on his stable debut in August. He has been highly tried this year over a mile and seven furlongs and, apart from his win, gone close a couple of times. He has to overcome an inside draw but could surprise now dropped to the sharper six furlongs.

17:22 5:22 Southwell

Rampant

Daily Racing

25 EW

@51.00

Win

225

A chance is taken that bottom-weight Rampant could outrun his odds and hit the frame. He is still without a win but has gone close at times in the past. Each-way possibilities.

16:22 4:22 Southwell

Moostar

Daily Racing

25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR

@23.00

Void

The three-year-old filly showed a marked improvement when beaten by a neck by Fantasy Master at Chelmsford City fourteen days ago. A replication of that run puts her firmly into the frame.

15:52 3:52 Southwell

No Knee Never

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Win

No Knee never broke his maiden tag after being dropped to six furlongs at Wolverhampton ten days ago. He beat Zoulou Warrior by three quarters of a length that day, and he could follow up.

17 December 2025

20:10 8:10 Kempton

Mintana

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

Mintana returned after a ten-month break in September. She had two wins last year on turf but has previously won on the all-weather. She is capable of outrunning her odds.

19:55 7:55 Dundalk

Cherry Pink

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Cherry Pink has a great record here with two course-and-distance wins. This is quite competitive, but she has a big chance to get involved.

19:10 7:10 Kempton

Maid In Chelsea

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Rhythm N Rock will be difficult to beat, but a chance is taken on Maid In Chelsea to get closer this time and hit the frame again. She has had only two wins so far, but her latest run suggests that she has hit form.

17:25 5:25 Dundalk

Lumiere Des Etoile

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@21.00

Lose

-50

Lumiere Des Etoiles is making her handicap debut. She showed some promise on her previous run and has the ability to get involved and hit the frame.

16 December 2025

19:15 7:15 Newcastle

Lady Of The Garr

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

Lady Of The Garry fluffed/jumped the start here in October and finished last that day. Prior to that, her last win was in June, but she made three respectable appearances over course and distance. Could outrun her odds and hit the frame.

18:45 6:45 Newcastle

Spartan Fighter

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Win

With six course-and-distance wins, Spartan Fighter has a decent record here. His last two runs have been promising. He has been dropped in trip, which should help, and his stable is in reasonable form.

18:15 6:15 Newcastle

Green Valentine

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

Green Valentin never got into the race when dwelling at the start here seven days ago. She had won prior over course and distance. A chance is taken that she could bounce back at generous odds.

17:45 5:45 Newcastle

Front Gunner

Daily Racing

25 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@15.00

Win

Front Gunner won over course and distance five weeks ago and comes here in good spirit. Despite the outside draw, he represents some value in this race and has to be considered each way.

17:15 5:15 Newcastle

Annalee Lass

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

Annalee Lass returns after a break of seven months. She has won and placed over course and distance in the past but needs to bounce back from her earlier poor form, apart from a win at Wolverhampton earlier in the year.

15:12 3:12 Newcastle

Billy Bathgate

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Billy Bathgate looks overpriced in his current form. He won at Wolverhampton twelve days ago and won over course and distance in September. The inside draw is not ideal but should not be a major issue.

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