IN FORM TRAINER LIST INCLUDES (Minimum of 25% strike rate required and/or exceptional recent level stake profit) – FOLLOWED BY OFFICIAL GOING REPORTS (WHEN MADE AVAILABLE) & MORNING MARKET ASSESSMENT AT 8.00
20/67—Nicky Henderson (+8) – 10 runners: 7 at Kempton, 2 at Huntingdon & 1 at Wincanton – see Kempton Stat Attack
6/17—David Simcock (+13) – 1 at Wolverhampton: Polybus (2.50)
Last 5 runners have won!—Donald McCain (+19) – 6 runners: 5 at Sedgefield (see Stat Attack) & 1 at Wetherby
5/11—Anthony Honeyball (+8) – 7 runners: 3 each at Huntingdon & Wincanton & 1 at Kempton
4/5—Nick Williams (+15) – 1 at Kempton: Tea for Two (3.05 Kempton)
4/9—David Evans (+16) – 3 at Wolverhampton: Los Camachos (12.05), Pastamakesufaster (12.40) & Gracious John (2.50)
4/9—Robert Walford (+14) – 2 at Wincanton: Umberto D’Olivate (2.05) & Chloe’s Court (3.50)
3/5—Tom Weston (+21) – 1 at Fontwell: Silent Man (3.10)
BOXING DAY STAT ATTACK (Six year study period unless stated)
KEMPTON:
36 races – 17 winning favourites – 35/36 winners scored at a top price of 12/1
Average Placepot dividend: £641.62
Highest dividend: £2,951.60 (2013) – Lowest dividend: £20.90 (2011)
Leading trainer at the corresponding meeting during the study period:
9 winners—Nicky Henderson (Prices ranging between 4/6* & 5/1 – includes 6 winning favourites) – 7 runners: Diese Des bieffes (12.45), Reigning Supreme & Wenyerreadyfreddie (1.20), Buveur D’Air (2.30), Might Bite & Whisper (3.05) & Take To Heart (3.40) – Nicky has three other runners on the day, 2 at Huntingdon & 1 at Wincanton. Stats this season at Kempton: 5/18 – loss of 5 points & Career total of 226/888 +72
FONTWELL:
41 races – 18 winning favourites – 40/41 winners scored at a top price of 12/1
Average Placepot dividend: £230.30
Highest dividend: £748.60 (2013) – Lowest dividend: £13.80 (2012)
Leading trainers at the corresponding meeting during the study period:
4 winners—Oliver Sherwood (8/1, 5/4*, Evens* & 1/7* – includes a 39/1 treble in 2013) – 3 runners: Jersey Bean (1.25), Broughtons Rhythm (2.35) & Toberdowney (3.45). Oliver saddles just one other runner at Huntingdon. Seasonal stats at Fontwell: 0/8 – Career total of 44/283 – loss of 17 level stake points
3 winners—Neil Mulholland (8/1, 6/2 & 5/2) – 3 runners: Minellatill Morning (12.20), Champagne George (2.35) & Molly Carew (3.45). Neil saddles eight others on Boxing Day at various venues. Fontwell stats this season: 5/24 (Slight profit) & Career total of 46/242 (Slight profit)
3 winners—Tim Vaughan (5/1, 2/1* & 5/6*) – No runners at Fontwell, though it could be significant that Tim saddles six others at four venues.
HUNTINGDON (Four year study period – meetings abandoned in 2012 & 2013):
26 races – 7 winning favourites – 20/26 winners scored at a top price of 9/1
Average Placepot dividend: £3,901.95
Highest dividend: £10,009.90 (2014) – Lowest dividend: £73.80 (2016)
Leading trainer at the corresponding meeting during the study period:
2 winners—David Dennis via a 37/1 double in 2014 – 2 runners: Norse Light (12.40) & Seven Kingdoms (1.15) – David seasonal stats here stand at 2/2 (+13) – Career total: 8/34 (+15) – For the record, David also saddles one runner at Wincanton
MARKET RASEN:
37 races – 9 winning favourites – 30/37 winners scored at a top price of 11/1
Average Placepot dividend: £444.35
Highest dividend: £863.10 (2013) – Lowest dividend: £48.80 (2012)
Leading trainers at the corresponding meeting during the study period:
3 winners—Charlie Longsdon (11/4, 9/4* & 2/1**) – 1 runner: Vivas (3.25) – Season stats: 1/12 (+8) – Career figures: 43/208 – loss of 27 points – Charlie also saddles 2 at Huntingdon & 1 at Kempton
3 winners—Anabel K Murphy (14/1, 9/1 & 11/2) – No runners declared anywhere for the foreseeable future:
SEDGEFIELD (Five year study period – No meeting was staged in 2011):
35 races – 13 winning favourites – 34/35 winners scored at a top price of 9/1
Average Placepot dividend: £107.74
Highest dividend: £236.20 (2014) – Lowest dividend: £9.60 (2012)
Leading trainers at the corresponding meeting during the study period:
4 winners—Donald McCain (7/2, 13/5, 10/11* & 4/5* – includes an 11/1 treble in 2012) – 5 runners: Rockalzaro (1.00), Danceintothelight (1.35), Whitsundays (2.05), Hit And Run (2.40) & Birch Vale (3.15) – Seasonal stats at Sedgefield: 7/32 +9 – Career total: 94/439 – loss of 81 points – Donald has also declared one runner at Wetherby
3 winners—Brian Ellison (3/1, 5/2 & 6/4* – includes a 9/1 double last year) – 4 runners: It’s Your Move (11.55), Bal Derio (1.35), Instant Replay (2.40) & Tickerty Boo (3.15) – Seasonal stats: 4/21 – loss of 6 points & Career figure of 98/547 +11 – Brian also saddles three horses each at Wetherby & Market Rasen
WETHERBY (Five year study period – meeting abandoned in 2015):
31 races – 4 winning favourites – 27/31 winners scored at a top price of 12/1
Average Placepot dividend: £1,295.42
Highest dividend: £3,021.60 (2016) – Lowest dividend: £258.90 (2013)
Leading trainers at the corresponding meeting during the study period:
3 winners—Brian Ellison (8/1, 9/2 & 7/2**) – 3 runners: Mahlerdramatic (12.30), New List (1.05) & Always Resolute (2.45) – Seasonal stats of 0/10 at Wetherby – Career total of 35/224 – loss of 29 points – Brian also saddles four runners at Sedgefield & three at Market Rasen
3 winners—Malcolm Jefferson (33/1, 4/1 & 7/2) – 4 runners today: Fencote Bell & Schiaparannie (12.00), Special Catch (1.40) & Ryedale Racer (2.45) – Malcolm’s seasonal stats: 1/7 – loss of 5 points & career total of 45/345 – loss of 73 – Malcolm also saddles three at Sedgefield and 1 at Market Rasen
3 winners—Lucinda Russell (12/1, 6/1 & 7/2* included a 57/1 double in 2013) – None here and just one runner on Boxing Day: Argentix (1.10 Market Rasen)
3 winners—Sue Smith (12/1, 6/1 & 7/2*) – 3 runners: Dick Darsie (12.30) & Delusionofgrandeur & Wakanda (2.10) – Seasonal stats: 1/17 – loss of 12 points – Career total of 134/980 – loss of 248 – Five other runners on the day, 4 at Sedgefield & 1 at Market Rasen
WINCANTON:
41 races – 17 winning favourites – 37/41 winners scored at a top price of 12/1
Average Placepot dividend: £341.37
Highest dividend: £1,239.90 (2015) – Lowest dividend: £24.90 (2012)
Leading trainers at the corresponding meeting during the study period:
4 winners—Paul Nicholls (2/1*, 6/4*, 10/11* & 4/7*) – 6 runners: If You Say Run (12.55), Persian Delight (1.30), Captain Buck’s (2.05), Monsieur Co (2.40), Jessbers Dream (3.15) & Ringa Ding Ding (3.50) – Seasonal stats of 5/25 +2 – Career total: 351/1262 +3 – Paul also saddles 4 at Kempton on Boxing Day
3 winners—Philip Hobbs (9/2, 9/2 & 6/4*) – 4 runners: Andarrow (12.55), Beau De Brizais (2.05), Wait For me (1.30) & Goshever (3.50) – These are Philip’s only runners on Boxing Day – Seasonal stats at Wincanton: 1/13 – loss of 6 points & career total of 150/938 – loss of 152
3 winners—David Pipe (3/1**, 11/4** & 6/5*) – 2 runners today: Poker Play (1.30) & Abracadabra Sivola (2.05) – Season stats: 1/5 (Slight loss) – Career total: 57/380 – loss of 111 – David saddles just one other runner at Fontwell on Tuesday
3 winners—Colin Tizzard (14/1, 10/3* & 3/1) – 6 runners: Quiz Master (12.25), Drinks Interval (12.55), Saffron Wells (1.30), Wizards Bridge (2.05), On Demand (3.15) & Burn Valley (3.50) – Colin also saddles five at Kempton – Seasonal stats here: 6/33 – loss of 10 – Career figures: 71/607 – loss of 188
WOLVERHAMPTON:
42 races – 18 winning favourites – 36/42 winners scored at a top price of 10/1
Average Placepot dividend: £360.25
Highest dividend: £940.50 (2013) – Lowest dividend: £10.90 (2012)
Leading trainer at the corresponding meeting during the study period:
3 winners—Simon Dow (16/1, 9/1 & 11/4 – includes a 62/1 double last year) – 2 runners: Emenem (1.45) & Dutiful Son (3.25) – Seasonal stats: 1/15 – loss of 5 points – Recent form in last few days: 3/6 +5
JOCKEY ALERT:
Champion jockey Richard Johnson makes his way up to Wetherby on Boxing Day where his record this season stands at 3/8 (+12)
MORNING MARKET ASSESSMENT (as at 8.00):
KEMPTON:
1.20: Reigning Supreme – 11/2 (365)
3.05: Bristol De Mai – 4/1 (Betfair & PP)
FONTWELL:
2.00: Atlantic Roller – 6/1 (Betfair & PP)
2.35: Broughton’s Rhythm – 10/1 (365)
3.45: Royal Claret – 11/1 (Betfair & Stan James)
HUNTINGDON:
11.40: Laval Noir – 9/1 (Hills)
12.40: Trojan Star – 11/2 (Generally available)
1.15: Sneaking Budge – 5/1 (Betfair/PP/BetVictor)
1.50: Kincora Fort – 10/1 (Betfair & 365)
3.00: Glenagh Castle – 6/1 (Hills)
MARKET RASEN:
12.05: Friendship Bay – 16/1 (Generally available)
1.10: Argentix – 4/1 (Hills/PP)
2.50: Randy Pike – 11/1 (Ladbrokes/Betfair/PP)
SEDGEFIELD:
1.00: Pookie Pekan – 7/1 (Sportingodds)
2.10: Wind Of Hope – 18/1 (365)
WETHERBY:
12.30: Moorlands Mist – 10/1 (Hills)
1.05: The Dawn Man – 7/1 (Betfair/PP)
2.10: Wakandar – 7/1 (365)
WINCANTON:
12.25: Blue Bullet – 8/1 (Sportingbet)
2.05: Wizards bridge – 9/1 (Stan James)
2.40: Monsieur Co – 5/2 (Ladbrokes)
WOLVERHAMPTON:
12.05: Little Boy Blue – 5/1 (Ladbrokes)
2.15: Excellent Puck – 8/1 (365)
3.25: Dark Alliance – 11/1 (Ladbrokes)
FULL OFFICIAL GOING DETAILS (UPDATED THIS MORNING)
KEMPTON: GOOD TO SOFT – SOFT IN PLACES
FONTWELL: SOFT – HEAVY IN PLACES
HUNTINGDON: GOOD TO SOFT – SOFT IN PLACES
MARKET RASEN: HURDLE – SOFT – GOOD TO SOFT IN PLACES – CHASE COURSE: SOFT
SEDGEFIELD: SOFT – GOOD TO SOFT IN PLACES
WETHERBY: SOFT – GOOD TO SOFT IN PLACES
WINCANTON: HEAVY – SOFT IN PLACES – RACING GOES AHEAD
Be lucky of course – but above everything else, Be aware!
