{"id":74255,"date":"2025-12-25T20:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T20:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=74255"},"modified":"2025-12-27T08:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T08:25:30","slug":"andy-newtons-saturday-itv-racing-tips-chepstow-and-kempton-best-bets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/andy-newtons-saturday-itv-racing-tips-chepstow-and-kempton-best-bets\/","title":{"rendered":"Andy Newton&#8217;s Saturday ITV Racing Tips: Chepstow and Kempton Best Bets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The top-class horse racing action is coming thick and fast at the moment &#8211; as hot on the heels of the Boxing Day fun, we&#8217;ve more ITV Racing to look forward to. So don&#8217;t miss Andy Newton&#8217;s 1-2-3 Saturday ITV Racing tips from Kempton and Chepstow, plus the key trends for each race.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Andy Newton&#8217;s ITV Racing Tips From Kempton and Chepstow, Including Welsh Grand National<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/itv-racing-schedule-today\/\">ITV Racing schedule<\/a> on Saturday continues with another bumper day of action with NINE races spread across Chepstow and Kempton.<\/p>\n<p>At Chepstow, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/welsh-grand-national-trends-chepstow-2025\/\">Welsh Grand National<\/a> (2:50pm) is the main event as last year&#8217;s runner-up Jubilee Express bids to go one place better.<\/p>\n<p>While at Kempton, their two-day Christmas Meeting concludes with five live ITV races that includes the Wayward Lad Novices&#8217; Chase (1:55pm) and Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (2:30pm).<\/p>\n<p>See below <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/author\/andynewton\/\">Andy Newton&#8217;s<\/a> ITV Racing horse racing tips as he gives his 1-2-3 best bets and also some key trends for the best of the action.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Kempton Horse Racing Tips on Saturday 27th December 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_67028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67028\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67028 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Kempton-Park-Horse-Racing-Left-to-Right1.jpg\" alt=\"Kempton Horse Racing Tips\" width=\"696\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Kempton-Park-Horse-Racing-Left-to-Right1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Kempton-Park-Horse-Racing-Left-to-Right1-560x306.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Kempton-Park-Horse-Racing-Left-to-Right1-350x191.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kempton Horse Racing Tips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>1:55 Kempton \u2013 Ladbrokes Wayward Lad Novices\u2019 Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m ITV<\/h3>\n<p>Mirabad lowered the colours of Joyeuse last time at Exeter, but this looks harder.<\/p>\n<p>While Alnilam needs to bounce back from being pulled up at Sandown last time in the Henry VIII Novices&#8217; Chase, but this will be easier.<\/p>\n<p>The third that day to Lulamba<strong> LUMP SUM<\/strong> was just over nine lengths behind that Henderson runner and having impressed in beating Jax Junior before that run at Uttoxeter looks the one to beat.<\/p>\n<p>Mambonumberfive is the danger after two nice wins at Aintree and Newbury.<\/p>\n<p>The second in his last win, Mighty Bandit, has since franked the form to win &#8211; and he also gets the handy 6lbs age allowance here.<\/p>\n<p>Hansard, who won for the first time over fences at Lingfield last time, could outrun his odds too.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udd47LUMP SUM<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd48MAMBONUMBERFIVE<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\ud83e\udd49HANSARD\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><strong>KEY STATS \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 13\/14 \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup> or 2<sup>nd<\/sup> last time out<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 13\/14 \u2013 Returned 3\/1 or shorter in the betting<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 10\/14 \u2013 Aged 5 or 6 years-old<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 5\/14 \u2013 Winning favourite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<h3>2:30 Kempton \u2013 Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Limited Handicap Chase) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m ITV<\/h3>\n<p>Ryan&#8217;s Rocket (nice winner at Newbury) and Saint Segal are respected, but it&#8217;s hard to get away from the improving <strong>THISTLE ASK<\/strong> here.<\/p>\n<p>This Dan Skelton runner bolted-up in the Haldon Gold Cup last time at Exeter, with Saint Segal seven lengths back in second.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, he&#8217;s been hiked up 14lbs for that win but is still only 3lbs worse off with Saint Segal.<\/p>\n<p>He likes to get on with things from the front too and having won over further as well, then he could lead them a merry dance from the front here at Kempton.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udd47<strong>THISTLE ASK<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83e\udd48SAINT SEGAL<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\ud83e\udd49RYAN&#8217;S ROCKET<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><strong>KEY STATS \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 15\/18 \u2013 Aged 8 or younger<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 14\/18 \u2013 Aged between 6-8 years-old<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 13\/18 \u2013 Finished in the top 3 in their last race<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 13\/18 \u2013 Run at the track previously<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 10\/18 \u2013 Winning favourites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<h3>3:07 Kempton \u2013 Ladbrokes \u2018Big Football Bet Builder Boosts\u2019 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-135) 3m ITV<\/h3>\n<p>The consistent Viroflay for Paul Nicholls, who won this race in 2018, is another to consider.<\/p>\n<p>The Nicky Henderson yard have a fair record and runs Bective Abbey and Wiseguy.<\/p>\n<p>With the former running an improved second last time at Chepstow and is only a pound higher.<\/p>\n<p>But the call is to side with last year&#8217;s winner <strong>BEACHCOMBER<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, pulled up the last day at Ascot, but he was also pulled up last year before taking this.<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s rated 7lbs higher this time, however bolted up by 10 lengths 12 months ago and you feel this would have been his big target again.<\/p>\n<p>With the O&#8217;Neill yard also coming into today on a decent 25% SR with their recent runners.<\/p>\n<p>Of the rest, recent Taunton winner Kap Vert is respected but is up 8lbs for that.<\/p>\n<p>Montregard is on a three-timer after wins at Worcester and Ascot.<\/p>\n<p>While the Skelton horse Prince Zaltar can also go well after running Docpickedme to 2 1\/4 lengths the last day at Doncaster and that form looks solid.<\/p>\n<p>Plus was an excellent second to the improving Kikijo the time before at Cheltenham.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udd47<strong>BEACHCOMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83e\udd48PRINCE ZALTAR<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\ud83e\udd49BECTIVE ABBEY\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><strong>KEY STATS \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 17\/18 \u2013 Ran in the last 7 weeks<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 17\/18 \u2013 Priced between 7\/2 and 12\/1<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 16\/18 \u2013 Aged 8 or younger<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 16\/18 \u2013 Carried 10-11 or more in weight<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 4\/18 \u2013 Winning favourites (joint)<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 3\/18 \u2013 Trained by Nicky Henderson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<h3>3:37 Kempton \u2013 Ladbrokes \u2018Get Rewarded With Ladbucks\u2019 Handicap Hurdle Cl3 (3yo+ 0-140) 2m ITV<\/h3>\n<p>Indemnity provided Harry Cobden with his 1000th career win earlier this season and the pair team up again &#8211; but is up 9lbs here from that win.<\/p>\n<p>Manuelito (non-runner) took a heavy fall the last day when in with a chance, so will need to bounce back from that.<\/p>\n<p>With that race won by Trustintimes, who is up 6lbs for that success.<\/p>\n<p>But<strong> WANDERING EGO<\/strong> seemingly ran into a smart one in Old Park Star last time at Kempton (4th) though and gets the nod.<\/p>\n<p>That Hendo horse has since won easily at Cheltenham and is second favourite for the Supreme Novices&#8217; Hurdle.<\/p>\n<p>While the third that day Un Sens A La Vie has also won since to further boost the form.<\/p>\n<p>In short, it might turn out that getting within 5 3\/4 lengths of Old Park Star turns out to a very decent effort &#8211; we&#8217;ll see.<\/p>\n<p>Of the rest, Williethebuilder also catches the eye with the useful Toby McCain-Mitchell booked to ride.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udd47WANDERING EGO<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd48<\/b><b>INDEMNITY<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\ud83e\udd49TRUSTINTIMES\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><strong>KEY STATS \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 10\/10 \u2013 Returned 12\/1 or shorter<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 9\/10 \u2013 Aged 5-7<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 8\/10 \u2013 Didn\u2019t win last time out<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 8\/10 \u2013 Carried 11-1 to 11-8<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 7\/10 \u2013 Aged 5 or 6<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 3\/10 \u2013 Winning favourites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Chepstow Horse Racing Tips, Including Welsh Grand National Best Bets\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9682 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/muddy-horse.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/muddy-horse.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/muddy-horse-560x378.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/muddy-horse-350x236.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1:05 Chepstow \u2013 Coral Racing Club \u2018Join For Free\u2019 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl4 (4yo+ 0-120) 2m ITV<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A tough race to unravel.<\/p>\n<p>But<strong> PASSING KATE<\/strong> is a proven course winner and ran second to another runner here Jour d&#8217;Evasion at Bangor last month.<\/p>\n<p>She returns meeting that horse on 5lbs better terms, but connections have also booked Ned Fox to claim a further 5lbs.<\/p>\n<p>So is the call to reverse that form at a course we know she&#8217;s gone well at before.<\/p>\n<p>Skelton&#8217;s Storminhome is back from a long break but well found in the market too and can take third.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udd47PASSING KATE<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd48<\/b><b>JOUR D&#8217; EVASION<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\ud83e\udd49STORMINHOME<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><strong>KEY STATS \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> Only two previous runnings<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> Trainer Sam Drinkwater has a 67% SR (2-3) with his chasers at Chepstow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>1:40 Chepstow \u2013 Coral Finale Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cl1 (3yo) 2m ITV<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Nicky Henderson-trained Manlaga could be anything after coming over from France having won well at Auteuil back in March.<\/p>\n<p>But she&#8217;s already figuring well in the Triumph Hurdle betting market and it will be interesting to see how she gets on.<\/p>\n<p>However, she&#8217;s taking on some race-fit rivals here in Kaldoun Des Rocs, Tenter Le Tout and Sonic Pioneer.<\/p>\n<p>Plus is also meeting the impressive Sandown winner from the Gary and Josh Moore camp &#8211; <strong>MACKTOAD.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s of course hard to know what this grey beat there, but he did it very well and travelled supremely well through the race.<\/p>\n<p>The soft ground will be ideal again and with the benefit of a run he looks the safer call over the &#8216;could be anything&#8217; Manlaga.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udd47MACKTOAD<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd48MANLAGA<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\ud83e\udd49SONIC PIONEER\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><strong>KEY STATS \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 20\/21 \u2013 Ran within the last 8 weeks<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 20\/21 \u2013 Priced 10\/1 or shorter in the betting<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 18\/21 \u2013 Placed 1<sup>st<\/sup> or 2<sup>nd<\/sup> last time out<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 17\/21 \u2013 Won between 0-2 times previously<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 14\/21 \u2013 French bred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>2:10 Chepstow \u2013 Join Coral \u2018Bet \u00a310 Get \u00a350\u2019 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl2 (4yo+ 0-145) 2m7\u00bdf ITV<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With 19 of the last 23 winners aged between 5-7, this seems against one of the fancies Keable, who is aged eight.<\/p>\n<p>As are Santos Blue and Crebilly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AMBION VIEW<\/strong> fits the bill though aged six and gets in here with a low weight and comes to the race off the back of two fair seconds.<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s also up in trip here to 3m for the first time but has shown signs this step up in distance could suit.<\/p>\n<p>Patriotik is starting to look well-handicapped off 121, with his last win coming off this mark at Donny last March.<\/p>\n<p>But does need to bounce back from two poor runs this season.<\/p>\n<p>Of the rest, Doctor Kildare ran too bad to be true the last day, when beaten at odds-on at Donny and could leave that run behind.<\/p>\n<p>While Bugsie Seagull is interesting back over hurdles after seemingly not taking too well to fences the last day.<\/p>\n<p>Plus Classic Concorde won this in 2023 and is back aged 12 and rated only 3lbs higher. But does have Freddie Keighley taking off a handy 7lbs.<\/p>\n<p>He could outrun his odds at a big price and off a featherweight (10-1).<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udd47<strong>AMBION VIEW<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83e\udd48<\/b><b>DOCTOR KILDARE<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\ud83e\udd49CLASSIC CONCORDE<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><strong>KEY STATS \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 19\/23 \u2013 Aged between 5-7 years-old<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 16\/23 \u2013 Won between 1-3 times previously over hurdles<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 16\/23 \u2013 Finished in the top 4 last time out<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 12\/23 \u2013 Ran at Chepstow previously<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 12\/23 \u2013 Carried between 11-2 and 12st in weight<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 5\/23 \u2013 Winning favourites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>2:50 Chepstow \u2013 Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 3m6\u00bdf ITV<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With 22 runners, then cases can be made for loads.<\/p>\n<p>Former Irish National winner Haiti Couleurs will be popular, as will recent Becher Chase second Mr Vango.<\/p>\n<p>But they also both have big weights to lump round.<\/p>\n<p>Git Maker is a proven course winner and with just 10-6 looks dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>And Rock My Way was a good winner last time at Ascot in the Berkshire National and could have more to come over these staying trips.<\/p>\n<p>I like the consistent O&#8217;Connell too, who is a gusty stayer in these extreme races and is only up another 4lbs for his last win.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Last Year&#8217;s Silver Could Take Gold\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>But I think last year&#8217;s second<strong> JUBILEE EXPRESS<\/strong> looks primed to go well again off only 4lbs higher.<\/p>\n<p>He won the Welsh National Trial last time too and we know he likes the track.<\/p>\n<p>While the horse that was second in that trial was <strong>COLLECTORS ITEM<\/strong> and he&#8217;s now 4lbs better off for the 2 1\/2 lengths.<\/p>\n<p>That was also only his first run of the season so can be expected to improve and the Jonjo O&#8217;Neill yard are in much better form than recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>I also think <strong>Deafening Silence<\/strong> can go well for the Skelton yard. He was running on in second to Konfusion in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle last time and looks worth a crack over longer.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udd47COLLECTORS ITEM<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd48JUBILEE EXPRESS<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\ud83e\udd49DEAFENING SILENCE<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><strong>KEY STATS \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 23\/23 \u2013 Raced within the last 7 weeks<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 21\/23 \u2013 Placed in the top 4 last time out<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 18\/23 \u2013 Carried 11-0 or less in weight<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 17\/23 \u2013 Aged 8 or younger<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 16\/23 \u2013 Returned 10\/1 or shorter in the betting<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 12\/23 \u2013 Had won over fences at Chepstow before<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 5\/23 \u2013 Winning favourites<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle-o\" style=\"color:#f11d33\"><\/i> 3 of the last 5 winners won the Grand National Trial earlier that season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The top-class horse racing action is coming thick and fast at the moment &#8211; as hot on the heels of the Boxing Day fun, we&#8217;ve more ITV Racing to look forward to. 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