There were 77 Races on Thursday 26th December 2024 across 11 meetings. There was 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Limerick, 6 races at Kempton, 6 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

El Rio completed a double in convincing style in this grade at Sandown last month and he should mount a bold bid off a 6lb higher rating than for his most recent success. However, it may pay to side with RANGE, who impressed when scoring by six lengths at Chepstow last time and an 8lb rise could prove to be on the lenient side. Sam Thomas' seven-year-old might have more to offer on only his third chase start and can go in again. Asta La Pasta is another to take seriously.

FIRE FLYER looks the part for chasing and there was plenty to like about his first attempt at Exeter 3 weeks ago. The front-running Range has also taken well to fences and is second choice ahead of Asta La Pasta and the hat-trick seeking El Rio in a competitive opener.

With 6yos having an excellent record in this race, the shortlist comprises LEADER IN THE PARK, Asta La Pasta and Fire Flyer.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

THE JUKEBOX MAN placed at the top level in his latest three hurdles starts and now stakes his claim over fences after taking a Grade 2 chase at Newbury last month. Ben Pauling's six-year-old was making his first chase start in that event, so it was hard not to be impressed and he can break his duck in Grade 1 company here. Hyland took a Listed contest at Cheltenham last month and he should give a good account, but this does represent a big step up. Masaccio finished two lengths behind the selection last time and would be foolish to dismiss.

THE JUKEBOX MAN looks like making an even better chaser than hurdler judged on last month's 2½m Newbury Grade 2 success and he'll be hard to beat back at 3m. The return to this trip should also suit White Rhino, who may be the one to give Ben Pauling's 6-y-o most to do on the back of comfortable handicap wins this autumn.

Leading novice hurdler THE JUKEBOX MAN was impressive on his chase debut at Newbury. He should go a long way over fences.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

This will no doubt prove to be a match between the returning CONSTITUTION HILL and Lossiemouth, with preference for the former. The seven-time Grade 1 winner has taken the last two renewals of this contest with the minimum of fuss and sets the bar enormously high with his rating of 175. If Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old retains his ability after his long absence, then he can remain unbeaten under Rules. As for the latter, she is seeking her sixth success at the top level and is likely to give the selection plenty to think about. Burdett Road can beat Lump Sum home for third.

LOSSIEMOUTH has less to prove than the returning Constitution Hill, who has met with various setbacks since making it 8-8 over hurdles in this race 12 months ago and comes up against a rival who looks good enough to take advantage were he understandably not at his very best after a year off.

This festive treat sees rising star LOSSIEMOUTH lock horns with brilliant Constitution Hill in a hugely exciting clash.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

An intriguing international look to this year's Christmas showpiece, with Irish raider SPILLANE'S TOWER taken to come out on top. A progressive novice last season when landing Grade 1s at Fairyhouse and Punchestown, the six-year-old returned with a career-best display in the John Durkan when splitting two of Willie Mullins' stable stars in second over an extended 2m3f. This will be his first start outside of Ireland, but he has always appealed as a classy sort and he will relish going back up in trip. French hopes lie with the enigmatic but talented Il Est Francais, who has disappointed twice since his exhilarating performance in the Kauto Star on this card last year. Dropping back to 3m on a flat track could suit Grey Dawning ideally, having jumped and travelled well for most of the Betfair Chase before being worn down after the last. A winner here in January, Banbridge looked like he was coming to challenge Energumene at Cork when unseating at the last, and he is well worth another go at 3m. Of the others, 2022 winner Bravemansgame may have each-way claims, while L'Homme Presse remains lightly raced for his age and goes well fresh.

SPILLANE'S TOWER made a very encouraging return to action in the John Durkan and looks the way to go with further progress likely now back at 3m. Banbridge was giving Energumene a race when unseating at the last at Cork 18 days ago and, with ground conditions likely to be ideal for him, could give the selection most do if his stamina holds now tackling 3m for only the second time in his career. Betfair Chase runner-up Grey Dawning looks best of the British.

The 6yo SPILLANE'S TOWER (nap) was an excellent second in a top-notch running of the John Durkan Memorial and can go one better.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Related to the stable's Champion Hurdle winner Epatante, KIENTZHEIM could be a classy sort starting her career over hurdles on British shores. Two from three in bumpers in France for previous connections, her track experience should be enough to see off Rascallion, who was a promising second on his hurdles bow at Ludlow last month. A relatively progressive sort on the Flat for Alan King, Nap Hand could be of interest as he switches focus to a career over timber.

KIENTZHEIM is from the family of 2020 Champion Hurdle winner Epatante, who J P McManus also acquired from Armand Lefeuvre after winning 2 French bumpers. That top-class mare also made a successful start to her hurdle over this C&D and this 4-y-o is taken to do likewise, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Nap Hand s another interesting recruit to hurdles and is second choice ahead of Dan Skelton's Beau Quali.

The ex-French filly Kientzheim is a fascinating candidate, but so too is Alan King's NAP HAND whose Flat form has some substance.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The Henry Daly stable can do little wrong at present, and this appeals as an ideal opportunity for his SUPREME GIFT to land a double, having scored over further at Market Rasen last month. A 3lb rise for that success looks manageable, and he gets the vote ahead of East India Express, who escapes a penalty having scored in a conditional jockeys' handicap hurdle at Ascot last Friday. Only a neck separated King Of The Road (first) and In The Air (second) when they met at Taunton last time out, and both can have a say again.

Nicky Henderson holds a strong hand in a race he's won twice since 2020. DODDIETHEGREAT has been given a chance by the handicapper and might be worth siding with over stablemate East India Express, who goes off the same mark as when successful at Ascot last Friday but this is a second outing in quick succession after a break. Supreme Gift may prove best of the remainder.

Most seems to depend on whether Ascot winner EAST INDIA EXPRESS can run to the same level just six days later.
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