TV TIPS (BOXING DAY)

Six races grace the ITV screens this Boxing Day including the prestigious King George VI Chase from Kempton. We preview all the live action right here.

12:45 KEMPTON

Trainer Nicky Henderson looks set to have potentially a belting Boxing Day here at Kempton and it could all kick into life in the opener. He sends out Noble Park who's done little wrong in winning his last two starts. Looks set to continue his unbeaten record as a chaser.

Of the remainder Barlovento deserves an obivous mention and at a larger price Secret Des Dieux and Epic West are capable of picking up prize money.

NOBLE PARK (WIN)

13:05 AINTREE

Mydaddypaddy has been the talking horse on social media this past week but it's hard to look anywhere else other than this four year old, if he lines up. Unbeaten in three starts and has impressed on every occassion, the clear and obvious one to beat and although he doesn't offer much in the way of value seems the obvious option.

The most likely to follow him home are Idaho Sun and Starmount who've won more than they've lost.

MYDADDYPADDY (WIN)

13:20 KEMPTON

Wendigo finished fifth at the festival and has built upon that performance in his two outtings since, many fear this longer trip won't suit but that wouldn't be a concern. Looks to have a strong claim and the only alternative would be the Irish raider Kitzbuhel. A classy type and it's always foolish to ignore a Willie Mullins runner, especially if racing on English soil. The pair look head and shoulders above the rest and should fill the top two spots.

KITZBUHEL - WENDIGO (REV FCAST)

13:35 WETHERBY

A 10lb rise in weight might not be enough to halt the progress of seven year old Konfusion who was an impressive winner at Newcastle last time out. A course and distance winner who will relish these conditions and looks sure to be there or thereabouts come the closing stages.

Another worth noting is the veteran Our Power who showed signs of hope when sixth most recently. A wily horse who, if on his day, should dominate a field of this nature. Perhaps not at his best but looks the one who's most likey to challenge the favourite.

KONFUSION - OUR POWER (REV FCAST)

13:55 KEMPTON

It could be a fantastic day for the yellow and black silks of owner Mrs Donnelly and her most likely candidate for Boxing Day success has to be Sir Gino. With questions over Constitution Hill he now looks the best option for the Champion Hurdle for trainer Nicky Henderson and with good reason. Unbeaten in six starts and if his injury setback hasn't taken anything out of him will be sure to come out on top.

Is it foolish to continue to opt against Golden Ace? The mare is a Champion Hurdle winner and now after he latest effort a Fighting Fifth winner! Form such as that cannot be ignored and with her weight for sex allowance a helping hand she'd be the obvious alternative if Sir Gino wasn't the horse he used to be.

SIR GINO (WIN)

14:30 KEMPTON

Perhaps one of the most open King George VI Chases we've seen in many years with last years winner and second placed horses, Banbridge and Il Est Francais nowhere near the head of the betting. The market is dominated by a trio that includes the Irish pair of Fact To File and Gaelic Warrior as well as Nicky Henderson's Jango Baie.

There's suspicions that Fact To File won't appreciate this longer trip but Kempton's quicker track should negate those fears.

Jango Baie is another where there's major question marks over the distance but as the saying goes, 'you won't know until you try'. He deserves his shot at such a prestigious race and has done very little wrong so far.

Gaelic Warrior won't mind this extended 3 miles and the form of his last three performances look very strong.

Another who certainly deserves a mention is the Harry Redknapp owned The Jukebox Man, Ben Pauling's charge is a former course and distance winner who's been handled with a degree of care. He's not been overraced and although this will be his toughest test to date still has an abundance of room for improvement.

Of the three at the head of the betting Gaelic Warrior seems to have fewer questions to answer and The Jukebox Man looks value as an each way alternative, especially if one of the more fancied runners fails to deliver.

GAELIC WARRIOR (WIN)

THE JUKEBOX MAN (E/W)

written by Rory Paddock

Read our 'Boxing Day Bonanza' where the team has previewed EVERY race from the UK and Ireland this Friday.