Free Horse Racing Tips – Saturday 20th December

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Published Date: December 19, 2025 10:43 PM

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Free Horse Racing Tips – Saturday 20th December

Our racing team are back with another strong Saturday card, featuring a Lucky 15, a confident NAP of the Day, and a Dark Horse that could easily outrun its odds. We’ve got action from Haydock, Ascot, Wolverhampton and Hereford, with value on offer across the board.

📅 Today’s Horse Racing Fixtures

  • Ascot – First race 12:15

  • Haydock – First race 12:55

  • Hereford – First race 12:30

  • Wolverhampton (AW) – First race 2:55

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Todays NAP of the Day

5 Mar 16:15 - Women Investors Network Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Wincanton
5 Mar 16:15
Women Investors Network Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Wincanton

Ballymackie

J: S Bowen T: O Murphy
Race Winner
6/4

Reason for Tip

Ballymackie is an eight year old horse who moved to the Murphy yard after the end of the 2024 season. Spent most of 2025 off and returned in a Novice chase at Leicester in December last year. Won that race in nice style and then went on to win lto at Ayr too, both over 2m4f and both wins looked convincing. Has contested much deeper races previously including a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham in 2024. Still looks very well treated and looks to have a lot left in the tank and so looks nailed on for another big run here. Two wins from two runs since joining the Murphy’s and the yard remain in fantastic form. Sean Bowen has been aboard for the two wins recently and retains the ride again here today. Hattrick looks very much on and Ballymackie could take this with relative ease. Big chance.

6/4
6/4
3/2
6/4
11/8
11/8
⭐ NAP of the Day

Carnival Queen

4.40 Wolverhampton – 11/10
Trainer: Charlie Appleby
Jockey: Billy Loughnane

Carnival Queen is a beautifully bred filly who cost 350,000gns and shaped with plenty of promise on debut here back in October. She was noticeably green that day, slowly away and unsettled, but that effort is easily forgiven given the profile of this Appleby runner.

It’s very common for horses from this yard to take a significant step forward on their second start, and with the greenness already out of the way, she looks primed to improve markedly. The trip remains the same, conditions are ideal, and Billy Loughnane retains the ride — a jockey who boasts an excellent strike-rate at this venue.

When Loughnane rides for the Appleby yard, they have combined to win 43% of races over the last two seasons, which is a huge statistic in this context. Carnival Queen looks to hold a clear class edge over today’s rivals and is taken to justify favouritism.

➡️ NAP – likely winner

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Todays Dark Horse
1/1

5 Mar 19:30 - Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap - Newcastle
5 Mar 19:30
Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap - Newcastle

Moonstone Boy

J: Lewis Edmunds T: J Candlish
Race Winner
14/1

Reason for Tip

Out of sorts for old yard last year and changed yards at the back end of last year and now resides with the Candlish’s. Solid fourth on debut for the new yard in January but failed to back that up lto at here at this track when a remote seventh. Did race far too freely that day and under a tighter ride is likely to run a better race. Drawn wide but does a lot of racing from the rear so won’t mind slotting in towards the back here. Jockey change today to Lewis Edmunds is no negative and Lewis is riding pretty well at the moment. Drops back into 0-75 company today and can’t be completely ruled off at this level off this mark and so a chance is taken on this five year old bouncing back and into the places at the least.

14/1
12/1
12/1
12/1
12/1
19/2
🎯 Dark Horse

Jack The Boss

1.38 Hereford – 16/1
Trainer: Donald McCain Jnr
Jockey: Theo Gillard

This is a wide-open handicap with several bookmakers paying five places, and Jack The Boss looks overpriced at 16/1. A winner on debut in a junior hurdle at Wetherby, he showed ability early in his career and is far better than recent form suggests.

He refused on seasonal debut but returned lto at Sedgefield where he clearly needed the run. That effort can be forgiven, and he should strip much fitter today making his handicap debut off a workable mark. The McCain yard are ticking along nicely, and Theo Gillard is a strong booking in races of this nature.

With proven ability and expected improvement, Jack The Boss could easily outrun his odds and looks a solid each-way contender at a big price.

🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Cobblers Boy

12.55 Haydock – 9/4
Trainer: Dan Skelton
Jockey: Tristan Durrell

Cobblers Boy remains very unexposed with just three career starts and form figures of 821. He made all to win at Warwick lto and looks the type to progress again. Although he returns from a break, his runs are usually spaced and he has shown he goes well fresh.

The Skelton yard know how to have them ready, conditions look ideal, and Tristan Durrell continues to impress in the saddle. A major threat in this field.

Bad

1.50 Ascot – 4/1
Trainer: Ben Pauling
Jockey: Ben Jones

Bad has been a model of consistency, winning twice at Kempton before running a huge race in the Paddy Power Gold Cup lto at Cheltenham. He was only beaten by the hill that day and now drops back slightly in trip to a more suitable distance.

He enjoys Ascot, jumps well, often makes the running, and represents a yard in good form. Ben Jones retains the ride and everything points to another big performance.

Mondo Man

3.35 Ascot – 11/4
Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn

Mondo Man has yet to win over hurdles, but his ability is undeniable. He was only beaten by a smart rival on seasonal return at Lingfield and should strip fitter for that run.

Previously competing in Grade 1 and Grade 2 company, he now finds himself in a very winnable contest. He’s already run well at Ascot and today’s conditions look ideal. Big chance.

Maywedance

8.15 Wolverhampton – 5/1
Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
Jockey: Hector Crouch

Maywedance finally got her head in front lto at Kempton and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see her kick on now confidence is gained. This is a weaker race and she has a top jockey booking in Hector Crouch, who has an excellent record at Wolverhampton.

Expected to race prominently again and has every chance of following up.

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Today’s card offers a strong blend of progressive unexposed runners and well-handicapped types. Carnival Queen stands out on class and profile, while Cobblers Boy and Bad bring consistency and form into competitive races. With several runners expected to improve on recent outings, there is excellent value available across the card.

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Tipmans's Final Word

A strong Saturday card with Carnival Queen looking the standout NAP, while Cobblers Boy and Bad add plenty of confidence to the Lucky 15. Keep an eye on Jack The Boss at a price — the race setup could suit perfectly.

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