Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “It makes sense to switch back to hurdles and attempt to win the race he did last year”

12.50pm Cheltenham Califet En Vol A very good novice hurdler who came back pretty sore after his final run at Aintree last season, he made.

Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “He impressed me no end when winning here in a good time on his debut for us.”

12.05pm Newbury Arclight She has been running well, and winning, over fences but she reverts to hurdles here, and she does so on a 12lb.

Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “Hopefully she can give a good account of herself”

12pm Chepstow Galashiels He didn’t shine for us in two starts on the Flat in the summer, albeit in good company, but hopefully this is.

Nicky Henderson

Nicky Henderson: “He’s a smart animal when things go his way and he’s now back down to a winning mark”

27th DECEMBER KEMPTON 3:07 Wiseguy (James Bowen) His jumping let him down on ocassions at Newbury last time, but he’s a smart animal when things.

Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “This is a race to grace any stage, but he certainly deserves to be here.”

12.45pm Kempton Noble Park He did it well for me at Hereford last month and then went to Lingfield and won by a wide margin.

Nicky Henderson

Nicky Henderson: “There is no doubt we have a Christmas cracker of a King George but everything has gone well with our horse and I am very much looking forward to it.”

BOXING DAY KEMPTON 12:45 Noble Park (Nico De Boinville) He’s won both his Chase starts in style so is ready for a step up in.

Nicky Henderson

Nicky Henderson: “From what I can see, he’s in good form and three miles is most definitely his trip now”

ASCOT 1:15 Fresh Kicks (James Bowen) There are two questions here, the first is, does he stay, and the second is how well handicapped is.

Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “My horse has really progressed this season since being upped to 3m”

2.25pm Ascot Impose Toi It may lack a stand-out from a form perspective but this is a strong renewal of the Long Walk, with depth..

Nicky Henderson

Nicky Henderson: “He’s a big rangy type who is improving all the time and looks to have a decent chance”

SATURDAY CHELTENHAM 12:10 Macshadow Des Crai (Nico De Boinville) He’s a new recruit to us from France who will race for the Million in Mind.