ITV Racing Tips - Every race covered at Kempton and Wetherby on Boxing Day

Jon Vine

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Last updated: Thu 24 Dec 2020 09:59

Jon Vine 24 Dec 2020

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We provide readers with our free tips for all five of Saturday's ITV races
The King George VI Chase is last of three Grade Ones on the card at Kempton Park
Clan Des Obeaux, Epatante and The Big Breakaway are our tips at Kempton
We also fancy Spiritofthegames in the Rowland Meyrick Handicap at Wetherby

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Sam Twiston-Davies riding Clan Des Obeaux clear the last to win The Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park. (Getty)

The first day of Kempton's Christmas Festival headlines the ITV Racing action on Boxing Day. Viewers will enjoy three historic Grade One races on Saturday, along with a fascinating novices' handicap chase, and the Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase from Wetherby.

Let's jump into our best betting tips in the ITV Races on Boxing Day!

Saturday's ITV Racing Schedule

Time	Track	Title
1:15pm	Kempton	Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Class 3) 2m4½f
1:50pm	Kempton	Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 3m
2:05pm	Wetherby	William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3m
2:25pm	Kempton	Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m
3:00pm	Kempton	Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (Grade 1) 3m

ITV Racing Tips - Saturday 26th December

Race 1 - Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Tips

Mr One More E/W1:15pm Kempton Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Class 3) 2m4½fGET 13/2 HERE

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Harry Fry could have found easier assignments for MR ONE MORE, as he made his chase debut on the back of a 20-month absence. Instead, Fry threw his eight-year-old in with Antunes, Lieutenant Rocco and I Can't Explain in an Intermediate Chase at Chepstow.

The 14/1 outsider of the bunch seemed to be flagging as the field turned for home, but Richie McLernon's mount kept on finding down the home straight. If it wasn't for a slightly dodgy jump at the last, Mr One More may even have run down Antunes, who was tying up a little as the line approached.

Before his enforced absence, Mr One More had beaten that season's Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner, Summerville Boy at Stratford, and another future Grade One winner in Lalor at Ascot. I'm sure this step up in trip will suit, and Fry's charge remains six-pounds lower than the mark he reached over hurdles.

Race 2 - Kauto Star Novices' Chase Tips

Shan Blue's jumping has been electric since making the switch to fences, and he deservedly leads the way in the betting. The Big Breakaway has to bounce back from that disappointing defeat at Exeter, while If The Cap Fits, Enrilo and One For The Team are not without their supporters in this fascinating Grade One.

Read our full preview of the 2020 Kauto Star Novices' Chase to see who we think will come out on top.

spiritofthegames — Spiritofthegames (left) tries to run down Warthog in last year's Caspian Caviar Gold Cup. (Getty)

Race 3 - Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase Tips

Spiritofthegames2:05pm Wetherby William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3mGET 6/1 HERE

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Top-weight didn't stop Top Ville Ben or Lake View Lad from winning this race in recent years, and I think SPIRITOFTHEGAMES can hand Dan Skelton his second victory in this staying handicap.

Skelton's eight-year-old has finished second the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup, the Cheltenham Trophy on New Years Day, and the Paddy Power Gold Cup in the last 13 months. Spiritofthegames also stayed on for sixth in the Brown Advisory Plate at the Cheltenham Festival, having been held up off the pace by Bridget Andrews.

After a superb return this term, I was expecting Skelton to go back for the Caspian Caviar. Yet, he's deemed this the perfect opportunity to step Spiritofthegames up to three miles, and I think he's really going to take to this trip.

Andrews' mount had run up to RPRs between 151 and 154 on all of his last four starts. If he can run up to a similar level here, then he'll take all the beating.

Race 4 - Christmas Hurdle Tips

Epatante carries an extremely short price into battle, as she bids to retain her Christmas Hurdle crown. Silver Streak and Ballyandy placed behind Nicky Henderson's Champion Hurdler here last year, and they return for another crack at the queen of Kempton Park.

See whether we're siding with or against Epatante in our guide to the 2020 Christmas Hurdle.

Race 5 - King George VI Chase Tips

Four horses rated north of 170 will clash in this classy renewal of the King George. Clan Des Obeaux is edging the battle for favouritism with stablemate Cyrname, as he bids to seal a hat-trick of victories in this historic Grade One.

Read our full guide to the 2020 King George VI Chase to see which runner in this talented field we feel is your best bet.

If you want to watch the racing via your mobile or tablet, then check out our 2020 King George VI Chase Live Streaming Page.