Here are the horse racing betting tips for the December 31 events taking place at Newbury, Lingfield, Warwick, and Uttoxeter.

Lingfield, Newbury, Uttoxeter, and Warwick are some of the top venues involved in horse racing on December 31. As we step into the New Year, there is some time to relax and enjoy horse racing betting action, and these venues host some of the best races today.

Lingfield

Lingfield is a hugely popular racing venue since it hosts all types of races from all-weather turf to the flats. Its importance is clearly apparent from the Class 2 Sunbets Bet 10 Get 20 Free Handicap at 14:05. Even though there was no corresponding event in 2015, this race has already registered top runners like Qaffaal and Holiday Magic. Expect the best horse racing odds concerning Lingfield to be focused on this event.

Going is standard. Low numbers are best in races up to 1m.

12:25 - GERMAN WHIP (7/2) had a stunning fall, winning at Kempton on August 22 and at Chelmsford City on September 1. Was third at Kempton on September 19 and then went into a longer break until now. Byres Road had a mediocre performance on December 16 and EBBISHAM is his main rival (3/1).

14:05 - ALFRED HUTCHINSON won at Lingfield on November 19 and was second two times at the same racecourse on November 12 and October 27. Had mixed results throughout the year but put a lot of effort into it. Expecting much here.

Newbury

A prestigious venue in the United Kingdom, Newbury shows its class by hosting the only Grade 1 event today, Betfred 'Goals Galore' Challow Novices' Hurdle at 13:50. Horse racing betting tips expect quite a lot from prestigious runners who enter this event. Amongst the favourites are Blood Crazed Tiger and Death Duty. The track is rated between good to soft-soft in the different sections for the hurdle races.

It is also quite possible that Betfred Wishing You A Happy New Year Handicap Hurdle at 15:00 will attract a lot of bet online interest. Geordie Des Champs is a favourite to win the 2016 event after One Track Mind won the 2015 edition.

Going is good to soft-soft in places on hurdle course.

SPORTY YANKEE won at Ffos Las on December 12. Also, the 3-year-old grey gelding was second at Redcar on October 14, but moved from K R Burke to M Keighley shortly after. He had mixed results this year, ranging from tenth at York on May 13 to winning at Windsor on June 20. Saintemilion is his main rival.

12:40 - MYSTICAL KNIGHT won at Hereford on December 19. He had mixed results this year, including a surprising victory at Navan on March 13. Potters Legend is his main rival.

Uttoxeter

Two Class 3 events at Uttoxeter, which holds two high profile races in June and March, will be the pick of the bunch on December 31. Otherwise, the Midlands Grand National and the Summer Cup would be the most popular events at this course. Today, the top events according to the horse betting interest, will be the Douglas Family Handicap Hurdle and Robert Baskerville 2016-17 Chase. Above Board is a favourite for the former while Belami Des Pictons is one of the runners likely to win the latter according to the best odds.

Going is soft-heavy in places on chase course.

12:35 - HEAD TO THE STARS won at Leicester on December 28 and seems to have improved a lot as of late. Was seventh at Haydock on November 18. The 5-year-old brown gelding is challenged by Valadom.

14:50 - CAPE CASTER is a 5-year-old brown gelding, trained by Evan Williams at the moment and he, surprisingly, won at Ffos Las on December 21. Went through two breaks since July 12, but this is his first victory in 2016. Little Jimmy is probably his main contender.

Warwick is now a specialist National Hunt racing venue, has been since 2014, and seven events are scheduled for December 31. Local Parking Security Novices' Chase is expected to be the pick of the bunch with Buveur D'air a clear favourite for the win according to the horse racing tips.

Going is soft. No other data available.

12:30 - QUEENS PRESENT won at Plumpton on October 31, but since then, the 5-year-old chesnut mare did a very poor job at Warwick on November 16. We're expecting a bit more from her performance here. Al Reesha and Copper Kay are her two main dangerous rivals in this Class 4 race.

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