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- Grade 1 Race at Kempton Dominates Horse Racing Betting Tips on December 26
As a result of hosting the only Grade 1 race, Kempton will be the top horse racing betting location on December 26 even though seven other venues are also involved.
December 26 racing action in the United Kingdom is packed with many venues involved. Horse betting action will be heavily focused on the events at Kempton.
Fontwell
This West Sussex course is involved in the National Hunt races throughout the year. The pick of the action on December 26 will be the Winner Event Services Handicap Hurdle at 14:15. It is the only Class III event scheduled at the course, which is rated between good to soft.
Going is good to soft.
12:35 - RAINBOW DREAMER won at Fontwell on December 6 and his form has been improving a lot as of late. He was also third at Wetherby on October 28 and runner-up at Chepstow on October 9. Throughout 2016 he had incredible results, which makes us think he will do really well in the near future.
Huntingdon
Horse racing odds concerning Huntingdon are primarily focused on the Grade 2 Peterborough Chase, but the interest now will be upon races like the Drummond Family Novices' Handicap Chase at 14:30. Pandy Wells won this race in the 2015 edition, but Better Days and Bagging Turf are seen as favourites for the 2016 version. Since there are no clear favourites for the races, it would be difficult to judge a winner without resorting to the latest tips.
Going is soft-good in places.
15:40 - SOLIGHOSTER (odds 5/1) won at Newcastle on November 11. He also stunned the audience at Curraghmore on March 27 with a great victory. The 4-year-old chestnut gelding is going against Ballymountain Boy (7/4) and Linenhall (9/4 - the favourite).
Kempton
Undoubtedly, the best of horse racing betting tips will be concerned with the Kempton races on December 26. Two Grade 1 events are scheduled today with the 32Red Kauto Star Novices' Chase taking place at 14:05 followed by the 32Red King George VI Chase at 15:15. The latter is undoubtedly the biggest race at Kempton throughout the year. Thistlecrack is the pick of the horses in terms of the best odds after having won the last six races without exception. Cue Card is expected to come a close second.
For the former, competition is even more intense with 13 runners taking part. Frodon, Amore Alato, and American are seen as the potential favourites for success in this race. They have managed to win at least two of the last three races. The track being rated as good to soft will also help in racing. Going is good-good to soft in places.
13:30 - GOLD PRESENT (odds 3/1) won at Doncaster on November 26 and his main rival is Sizing Tennessee. This Class 3 race will definitely be one of a kind as Two Taffs is also going to be racing.
14:05 - ANIBALE FLY (odds 5/2) was 2nd at Fairyhouse on December 4 and is showing a great form at the moment. Won at Naan on November 13. Definitely the best choice here.
Market Rasen
Summer jumping takes prominence at Market Rasen with some of the top races here taking place in mid-July. For December 26, though, horse racing tips will have to concentrate on Clugston Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase at 14:20. Fly Home Harry is a favourite for this event. The Garthwest Chase, also known as the Novices' Limited Handicap, is also likely to see top action courtesy of several top runners registered as part of the race.
Going is good to soft-good in places on hurdle course, soft in places on chase course.
13:45 - BELLS OF AILSWORTH won at Taunton on December 8 and at Huntingdon on October 2. Was ninth at Chepstow on October 25. Odds are 5/2.
Sedgefield
Sedgefield top event over the course of the year is the Durham National Handicap Chase. On December 26, the Happy Christmas From Paxtons Handicap Chase will be the best event with runners like Maxed out King taking part.
Going is good-good to soft.
VERDICT - 12:30 THUMB STONE BLUES (11/8) won at Sedgefield on December 2 and is showing improved form. Justforjames (13/8) deserves respect in this Class 4 race.
Wetherby
Bet online offers concerning Wetherby events on December 26 will look at the 188bet Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase more than any other race. Vivaldi Collonges can be regarded as one of the favourites to win. Apart from this race, the rest of Wetherby action today is concerned with Class 4 events.
Going is good to soft-soft.
VERDICT - 12:10 - Flat performer STAR RIDER had a great start over hurdles with at Fontwell this month, and the likelihood is that more will come, so she should be able to follow up easily. On the same note, Same Circus got back on track at Doncaster and is the main danger. The Nipper also deserves respect.
Wincanton
The top Wincanton event on December 26 is likely to be the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle, which is a Class 2 race. After wins in the last two races, Lifeboat Mona is a favourite for success in this race. Looking beyond this race, Mid Season Handicap Chase and Lord Stalbridge Memorial Cup Handicap Chase are likely to have a lot of attention on the horse racing betting scenario.
Going is soft.
VERDICT - 14:15 - ONEFITZALL (7/2) is the main favourite in this race as it won at Newbury on November 26 and is showing improved form as of late. Blue Rambler (5/1) is the second option here.
Wolverhampton
Dunstall Park is involved in the British horse racing action throughout the year due to its all-weather circuit. The Betway Handicap at 15:10 top events expected to attract a lot of top runners since it is a Class 2 race. Mythical Madness and Forceful Appeal are coming into the race in a good run of form, although 2015 winner Second Wave is not present to defend the title.
Going is standard and there draw offers no advantage.
VERDICT - 13:35 - HOCHFELD (odds 5/2) won at Wolverhampton on December 3. The 2-year-old was second at the same racecourse on November 19. Letmestopyouthere is the second favourite (odds 7/2).
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