We may not know just yet what Christmas holds for those of us who like a gathering around the table, a mighty turkey and a flagon of wine.
But what we can be certain of is that the racing will be top class. We will have had the fine hors d’oeuvre of the Cheltenham December meeting to tee us up for the main course at Kempton on Boxing day.
And what a race the King George promises to be as Paul Nicholls’ stable giants Clan des Obeaux abd Cyrname look certain to go head to head.
The very next day the substantial afters arrive in the shape of the Welsh Grand National.
There are enough clues within this month’s Racing Ahead magazine to make it a happy Yuletide for all of us – Have a great festive period . Best of Luck!
Here’s what features in the new issue of Racing Ahead on-sale now!
- PAUL FERGUSON: The Master National Hunt tipster, has spotted a race that it really pays to follow.
- PAUL JACOBS: find one to bash the bookies in the King George.
- ANDY NEWTON: looks at the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup, highlights the trends for the great Kempton Chase; and, looks at the demands of the Welsh Grand National.
- ROBERT COOPER: Sky Sports Racing roving reporter, finds ways of keeping body and soul together on ebay.
- ANDREW AYRES: was impressed with Colin Tizzard’s expensive buy on debut at Aintree.
- CHARLIE McCANN: unmoved by Cheltenham, finds a good one at Fontwell.
- NICK TOWNSEND: gets the low-down from Dan Skelton.
- OPTIMUM RACING: Andrew Lowrie assesses the performances from recent big meetings
- IAN HEITMAN: focuses on the action at home and abroad as the Flat season winds up.
- AMATEUR PUNTER: Ben Morgan backs his own judgement and comes out on top in the end.
- NEWMARKET: Dave Youngman brings the latest news from HQ.
- GET THE BEST ODDS: How to shop around for early daily value at SP.#
- OUT IN STICKS: Jeremy Grayson reports from the smaller tracks.
- EDDIE WOOD: evaluates the way blinkers affect horses.
- IRISH RACING: Karl Hedley reviews the latest action across the sea.
- FORM GUIDE: Leading jockeys and trainers in September since 2003
- Q&A: Close up on rising apprentice Tyler Heard
- YESTERDAY’S HERO: Graham Buddry remembers the ‘colourful’ career of Little Boy.
- SPEED FIGURES: Mike Francis with the latest show on the stopwatch.
- All this and lots more – plenty of bang for your buck!
