Racing

Wincanton Place 6 Preview | 5th December

12.35 Weatherbys Hamilton Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

PLANNED PARADISE posted a very good effort when third at Cheltenham last month and must go well off the same mark, dropping down in grade and distance. CLIMBING returned as a comfortable winner at Kempton when last seen and must be feared.

Tips: PLANNED PARADISE & CLIMBING

13.05 2025 Wincanton Fixtures On Sale Now Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

Bumper winner STAR WALKING performed a solid race when second at Uttoxeter on her hurdling debut last month and should be a lot more streetwise tackling this longer distance with that latest experience under her belt. Harry Fry’s mare should be difficult to beat.

Tips: STAR WALKING

13.35 Boxing Day Hospitality Available ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

THE DARK EDGE is holding his form very well, finishing runner-up the last two times since winning at Plumpton in September, and should remain competitive. JIMMYJEROO has improved with each start and is a very interesting runner stepping up in distance on handicap debut.

Tips: THE DARK EDGE & JIMMYJEROO

14.05 Christmas Parties At Wincanton Racecourse Handicap Hurdle

INTREPIDE SUD opened his account in this sphere at the third time of asking at Uttoxeter in October and could be very well treated off an opening mark of 114 on handicap debut. Last month’s runner-up at Exeter, SUNNINGHILL, is another to consider.

Tips: INTREPIDE SUD & SUNNINGHILL

14.35 Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Silver Buck Handicap Chase

STRIKING A POSE has an excellent record at this level that reads 112311, and although his stablemate SHERBORNE is stronger in the betting, I do fancy the former to go very well under Freddie Gingell. He remains well treated based on historical form.

Tips: STRIKING A POSE & SHERBORNE

15.10 Patricia Chacksfield 70th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase

JONY MAX backed up his previous Warwick success with a second-place finish to the reopposing School For Scandal and should be in the mix. CAERULUEM has made the frame on his last four starts and could be on the verge of a breakthrough success.

Tips: JONY MAX & CAERULEUM