Racing enthusiasts are in for a midweek treat with four meetings across the UK on Wednesday, December 17, and the expert tipster known as Newsboy has delivered his indispensable guide to the day's action. His standout selection, the nap, is set to run at Newbury, while his next best bet heads to the Shropshire track at Ludlow.
Newsboy's Nap: Kadastral Poised for Newbury Success
All eyes will be on the Dan Skelton-trained Kadastral in the Best Odds Guaranteed Still At BetVictor Maiden Hurdle at Newbury (12.53). Newsboy has confidently selected the five-year-old as his best bet of the day. The gelding has already proven his affinity for the Berkshire course, having landed the Goffs Hundred Grand Bumper there in the spring.
His hurdling debut at Chepstow in early November offered significant promise. While he found the high-class Sober Glory too strong that day, Kadastral finished a clear 14 lengths ahead of the rest of the field. With that educational run under his belt and the talented Harry Skelton in the saddle once more, Newsboy believes he has every chance of going one better and returning to the winner's enclosure.
Next Best: Golden Opportunity for Un Sens A La Vie
Newsboy's secondary pick, his next best, is Un Sens A La Vie in the Tanners Cava EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle at Ludlow (12.13). The tipster suggests there would be long faces at trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies's yard if this £180,000 purchase fails to capitalise on what looks a prime opportunity.
After an impressive winning hurdling debut at Market Rasen, he disappointed as favourite in a Grade Two contest at Cheltenham just ten days later. However, his most recent second-place finish at Kempton to Old Park Star looks strong form, with the winner subsequently scoring easily at Cheltenham last week. Despite carrying a 6lb penalty, Newsboy finds Un Sens A La Vie difficult to oppose in this company.
Full Card Selections for Wednesday's Action
Newsboy has provided a complete set of tips for all four of Wednesday's fixtures. Here are his selections for each meeting:
NEWBURY: 11.53 Regent's Stroll, 12.23 Love Sonnet, 12.53 Kadastral (NAP), 1.23 Kripticjim, 1.58 Torneo, 2.33 Lord Baddesley, 3.08 Galaxy Star.
LUDLOW: 12.13 Un Sens A La Vie (NB), 12.43 Homme D'Un Soir, 1.13 Pottersville, 1.45 Neon Moon, 2.20 Whittetts, 2.55 Pep Talking, 3.30 Walden.
LINGFIELD: 11.05 Foinix, 11.35 Counsel, 12.05 Blue Nguru, 12.35 Only In Manila, 1.05 Cranachan, 1.35 Dashing Donkey, 2.10 Mersea Island, 2.45 Chloe's Courage, 3.20 Villalobos.
KEMPTON: 4.05 Bownder, 4.40 Maho Bay, 5.10 Aqpan, 5.40 Coul Angel, 6.10 Shader, 6.40 Bravo Zulu, 7.10 Super Hit, 7.40 Hint Of The Jungle, 8.10 Mister Sandman.
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