Harry Wilson has shared his expert insights for the opening day of the Cheltenham December Race Meeting. The day’s schedule includes seven exciting races. Below is a breakdown of each race, along with Wilson’s recommended horses for bettors.
Cheltenham December Race Meeting: Key Races and Tips
Race 1: British EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle
- Time: 12:05
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Tip: Kingston Queen
- Details: Recently won at Chepstow, Kingston Queen is open to further improvement. Trained by David Pipe and ridden by Jack Tudor.
Race 2: Santa – “The Visit” “Chasing Excellence” Novices’ Chase
- Time: 12:40
- Distance: 2m 4½f
- Tip: Califet En Vol
- Details: Showed promise in previous hurdles and trained by Nicky Henderson, who has had success in this race. Ridden by Nico de Boinville.
Race 3: Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle
- Time: 1:15
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Tip: Kel Du Large
- Details: Despite returning after a long absence, he ran a competitive race last time out. Trained by Jane Williams and ridden by Ciaran Gethings.
Race 4: Turners Handicap Chase
- Time: 1:50
- Distance: 3m 2½f
- Tip: L’Homme Presse
- Details: A strong contender who has performed well at this track in the past. Trained by Venetia Williams, ridden by Charlie Deutsch.
Race 5: Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Chase Series Handicap Chase
- Time: 2:25
- Distance: 2m 4½f
- Tip: Fugitif
- Details: Has a solid second-time-out record. Expected to improve based on past performances. Ridden by Charlie Maggs and trained by Richard Hobson.
Race 6: Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase
- Time: 3:00
- Distance: 3m 5½f
- Tip: Iceo Madrik
- Details: Worth a second chance after an unseating last time. Trained by David Cottin and ridden by Clement Lefebvre.
Race 7: Citipost Handicap Hurdle
- Time: 3:35
- Distance: 3m
- Tip: Lucky Manifest
- Details: Ran well after transferring to Tom Lacey. Open to improvement over the longer distance. Ridden by Stan Sheppard.
Harry Wilson’s selections for these races provide valuable insights for betting enthusiasts. Make sure to evaluate these tips as the Cheltenham December Race Meeting unfolds.
