Kempton Placepot tips and analysis for Boxing Day
Want some Kempton Placepot tips? Our professional marks your six-race coupon as we go in search of our share of what should be a bumper pool
There is a feast of festive racing Boxing Day, with no fewer than 10 conferences across Britain and Ireland.
We’ve covered the intimately and now have.
Below are our Placepot picks for the six-race card at Kempton Park.
Race 1: Kempton Park 12.50 (8 runners)
Nicky Henderson received this two-mile novice hurdle final 12 months with Mister Fisher and is represented by Fred and Vegas Blue this time. The former has not lived as much as expectations in two runs thus far for the Seven Barrows yard so the filly Vegas Blue is preferred. She received a Listed bumper at Huntingdon this month (her second success in as many bumper starts) and steady jockey Nico de Boinville has opted to ride her.
Heavy ground at Cheltenham could have gone in opposition to Ecco last time out and, despite a 3lb penalty, Paul Nicholls’ charge looks positive to bounce back and run an enormous race.
Selections Ecco (1) and Vegas Blue (8)
Race 2: Kempton Park 1.20 (12 runners)
A very aggressive novices’ limited handicap chase at a shade over two and a half miles looks a tricky one for punters to unravel. Simply The Betts is making fairly rapid progress over fences and has gained twice in as many starts over fences for trainer Harry Whittington.
He had subsequent dual winner Espoir De Guye behind at Chepstow and followed up comfortably at Newcastle final month. Roll Again barely broke sweat when successful at Ludlow and is a danger to all underneath a 7lb penalty for the red-hot Venetia Williams, who has saddled 13 winners from her previous 27 runners.
Selections Simply The Betts (1) and Roll Again (6)
Race three: Kempton 1.fifty five (7 runners)
Slate House is near the top of the market for Colin Tizzard within the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices’ Chase over three miles but he didn’t achieve lots at Huntingdon last time out and fell on his earlier outing at Cheltenham, so he may be opposed.
Black Op gave Champ a fright at Newbury last month and that is strong form. Trainer Tom George may be very keen to get him up to three miles and he can take entrance rank in this subject.
Master Tommytucker has been fragile up to now and his unbeaten stablemate Danny Whizzbang makes more appeal after a powerful begin to his chasing profession at Newbury last month.
Selections Black Op (1) and Danny Whizzbang (2)
Race 4: Kempton 2.30 (10 runners)
The Christmas Hurdle can go the means in which of Fusil Raffles, who’s unbeaten in three starts thus far for Nicky Henderson, who has skilled the winner of this Grade 1 contest over two miles eight occasions. The selection has answered each query asked of him since arriving from France and connections consider he can turn into a Champion Hurdle contender.
He needed to work exhausting on his reappearance to see off Grand Sancy at Wincanton, the place he appeared in want of the run. He is the strongest contender and count on him to be sharper here.
Selection Fusil Raffles (5)
Race 5: Kempton 3.05 (6 runners)
The King George hasn’t attracted an enormous field however it actually is a captivating line-up. Former winner Thistlecrack and Footpad are fascinating contenders however this seems a shoot-out between Cyrname and Lostintranslation.
The former is Britain’s highest-rated chaser and appears tailored to run three miles at this track as he bids to offer Paul Nicholls his eleventh winner in the race.
Colin Tizzard’s Betfair Chase winner Lostintranslation has confirmed stamina and last season’s kind strongly suggests he shall be comfortable going an honest clip, with the pace to be injected by Cyrname. They are nigh-on inconceivable to split.
Selections Cyrname (3) and Lostintranslation (5)
Race 6 Kempton 3.40 (17 runners)
A tough handicap hurdle over two miles and five furlongs completes the card but there might be a lot to love about the Alan King-trained Mr Pumblechook. He couldn’t reel in front-runner The Cashel Man in an analogous occasion at Newbury last month however beat the remainder comfortably sufficient and a 3lb rise in the weights seems fair.
Star Of Lanka was third in that race and runs off the same mark right here. Warren Greatrex has booked Paddy Brennan and, together with first-time cheekpieces, which might be a big asset for a horse that ran nicely within the Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle over course and distance in January.
Selections Star Of Lanka (7) and Mr Pumblechook (14)
Number of Placepot lines: 2x2x2x1x2x2 = 32 lines
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