Overview
- The Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow goes with 19 declared, featuring ante‑post favourite Jubilee Express, Haiti Couleurs, Mr Vango, Nassalam and O’Connell, with Bryony Frost booked on top‑weight Intense Raffles.
- Leopardstown’s Sunday card is confirmed with Galopin Des Champs bidding for a third Savills Chase, as Paul Townend rides both Galopin Des Champs and Ballyburn, prompting Patrick and Danny Mullins to pick up key Grade 1 mounts elsewhere.
- Kempton’s second‑day highlights include the Desert Orchid Handicap Chase and the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase, with widespread tipster support for Ryan’s Rocket in the former and Lump Sum setting the standard in the latter.
- Trainer Ben Pauling reports Mambonumberfive "in cracking form" for Kempton’s Wayward Lad, noting preference for softer ground but confidence in the horse’s current condition.
- Boxing Day’s King George VI Chase assembled an eight‑runner elite field including Fact To File and Gaelic Warrior from Willie Mullins, alongside leading British hopes Jango Baie and The Jukebox Man, as live blogs tracked a packed holiday schedule across Britain and Ireland.