Racing Daily

Our annual blow out as we preview every single race in the UK and Ireland this Boxing Day with selections, analysis and tips for for each contest. Kieran McHugh previews Down Royal. 11:40 DOWN ROYAL A deep race but Sept Etoiles was fourth in a deep race on his debut. This is arguably easier and the step up in trip will suit as well. SEPT ETOILES (WIN) 12:15 DOWN ROYAL Champagne Jury will be difficult to beat but Live Your Dreams could provide some value. He’s related to Un De Sceaux and his...

It’s all about Cheltenham and Doncaster this Saturday as we preview all eight live races shown on ITV. 13:15 CHELTENHAM This mares handicap chase kickstarts action on ITV racing this Saturday. A competitive looking affair, where a case can be made for at least half of the field. The current favourite She Is For Me Boys aims to make it four wins in a row. A convincing winner at Kempton last time out, looked an impressive victory and one that she can build upon entering this race. this looks a...

Alan Morris takes a look back at last week’s action and pinpoints two recent runners you should be following. COCONUT SPLASH (N ALEXANDER) I was never truly sure what Coconut Splash achieved in a long succession of placed efforts in small-field chases and he seemed badly-handicapped as a result. After a long lay-off and a switch of yards the 10y.o has run two respectable races over hurdles and has shown just enough to suggest Nick Alexander can find an opportunity from a much-reduced mark. He...