THE SPECTATOR - CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Katie Gibson takes a glance across the biggest Christmas presents and provides inspiration for the horse racing fans in your family. Whether you are a spectator or participant, the next few months are the busiest time of the year for jump racing. Up and down the country, race courses are gearing up for their biggest days of the season from the Coral Gold Cup to the King George VI Chase. Before you know it, the C word will be upon us and for once I’m not talking about Cheltenham. Christmas is coming and you don’t want to be the last one to reach the post when it comes to your festive shopping. Get ahead with our handy gift guide full of perfect presents for racing enthusiasts. After all, getting organised early means less time in the shops and more time in the stands… FOR THE TRADITIONALIST:

A charming little ‘Dessie’ to decorate your tree.

FOR THE HOST:

Forget the holly and ivy, adorn your Christmas table with a tablecloth covered in jazzy racing silks.

FOR THE JOCKEY OF THE FUTURE:

Inspire the young riders in your life with Rachel Blakemore’s first children’s novel ‘Granny National’.

FOR THE PARTY ANIMAL:

Bottoms Up!

FOR THE BOOK WORM:

Published in October, Oisin Murphy’s autobiography is sure to intrigue and inspire readers.

FOR THE CHRISTMAS JUMPERS:

Who wants a naff jumper with flashing lights when you can have one a jolly, little horse jumping through a wreath.

FOR THE PUNTER:

Betting on course? You simply HAVE to take your pennies in this gorgeous leather coin purse.

written by Katie Gibson