RACING - Boxing Day, Kempton

Good day to you all. I am not sure what day you are reading this, but I hope you have a good day!


I have decided to write up my Boxing Day selections early. I have 3 at the moment, for the 3 main races. If I have any extra selections, I will update accordingly.





14.35 Kempton
I cant for the life of me understand why Binocular is 2-1 favourite here. I have never really been overly convinced by this horse, apart from his Cheltenham Hurdle victory in 2010 he has mainly disappointed punters. My idea of the winner in this race is Rock on Ruby. This gelding held some excellent novice form last year and then won with top weight very impressively on seasonal debut beating another good Nicholls horse in Empire Levant. This horse is a cracking bet at 9-4.
NAP
9-4 Best price.
2nd


14.00 Kempton
There are 2 horses in this race that I like a lot, and unsurprisingly, they are at the head of the market. Both are horses that I looked forward to seeing over fences. I do have to side with Grands Crus though. I cant help but get away from the fact that Nicky Henderson is much better at training hurdlers than chasers, and to me, Bobs Worth didn't look like a convincing jumper. Grands Crus is a classy horse and I feel that the horse he beat last time out (Sonovic) will also turn out to be one to keep on your side. I see a closely run race here but feel Grands Crus will come out the winner.
N.B
6-4 Best price.
WINNER


15.10 Kempton
Long Run and Kauto Star are clearly the classiest horses in this race. There is no way I can take a short price on Long Run after his sluggish type display last time out, and wonder whether 6 weeks is enough time to get him back to full fitness. Kauto Star won really well last time out, but sadly I don't actually think he will keep that form with Long Run this time round... That leaves me with the unknown Captain Chris as my selection. You can get this horse at 8-1 NRNB with Ladbrokes and I feel that is the value angle. This Philip Hobbs trained horse would no doubt have won the Haldon at Exeter if he didn't unseat Richard Johnson, and I am not concerned by the step up to 3 miles. Captain Chris won over 2 miles 5 furlongs at Kempton by 13 lengths as a novice chaser and appeared to relish the trip.
N.N.B - e/w
8-1 Best price.
3rd




UPDATE
I have 2 other selections a follows;


13.45 Wetherby
When Sarando hasn't fallen he holds some serious form. This is probably an after thought for connections after a fall in the Hennessy, but I backed it that day and have again for tomorrow.
4th choice
8-1 Best price.
Poor


13.25 Kempton
I was really taken by Trafalgar Roads chase debut. He didnt particularly jump with a lot of zest, but I expect him to have improved on that. It was also only his second start after nearly 2 years off so should be even fitter now.
5th choice
8-1 Best price.
Poor


Good luck all.