Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 26th December

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 26th December

Welcome to our free horse racing tips today for Friday 26th December, featuring a confident NAP of the Day, a big-priced Dark Horse for the King George, and a strong Lucky 15 built around progressive runners. With quality action from Wetherby, Kempton, Aintree and Wolverhampton, there’s plenty to get stuck into on the festive racing card.

📅 Today’s Horse Racing Fixtures

  • Wetherby – First race 12:27

  • Kempton – First race 12:45

  • Aintree – First race 12:05

  • Wolverhampton – First race 12:30

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Todays NAP of The Day

29 Jun 18:00 - Ronald Fletcher Baker Novice Stakes - Windsor
29 Jun 18:00
Ronald Fletcher Baker Novice Stakes - Windsor

Sharp Move

J: Tom Marquand T: WIlliam Haggas
Race Winner
5/4

Reason for Tip

This impeccably bred colt, by champion sire Frankel out of a Bated Breath mare, makes a highly anticipated return tomorrow in the Ronald Fletcher Baker Novice Stakes. He showed immense promise on his second start in November, bolting up to win a Newcastle maiden by an impressive seven lengths. Although he returns from a 221 day absence tomorrow, he represents the elite yard of William Haggas, which is currently operating at a stellar 21% strike rate. With world class jockey Tom Marquand booked to ride, connections clearly expect a bold showing. He has to carry a penalty for his previous victory, but he possesses clear star quality and remains the standout class horse in this nine runner Class 3 field. Sharp Move is a very exciting prospect who looks poised to resume his progress with a dominant performance over this trip.

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⭐ NAP of the Day

Konfusion is a horse right at the top of his game and continues to improve with every run. He made a winning seasonal return here at Wetherby before an unfortunate unseat next time out, but bounced back in emphatic fashion when romping home by 15 lengths in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle last time out.

The handicapper has tried to put a stop to him with a 10lb rise, but Konfusion looked well ahead of his mark when last seen and still appears to have plenty in hand. He boasts solid course form, arrives in peak condition, and the yard are absolutely flying at present. Callum Bewley retains the ride and when this jockey-and-yard combination link up, they operate at an excellent 33% strike-rate.

All signs point to another bold showing and Konfusion looks more than capable of defying the rise to land the NAP.

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Todays Dark Horse

29 Jun 19:45 - Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Handicap - Kempton
29 Jun 19:45
Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Handicap - Kempton

Showcasing Star

J: Pat Cosgrave T: Charlie Johnston
Race Winner
16/1

Reason for Tip

This unexposed 3yo gelding, by Showcasing, is a fascinating contender as he makes his handicap debut in the Class 4 Try Unibet’s New Smartview Racecards Handicap. He put together a highly consistent sequence in the spring, finishing a close second on all three of his All-Weather starts at Newcastle and Wolverhampton. You can safely draw a line through his latest run on soft turf at Chester, as the testing ground was clearly against him. Reverting to his preferred All-Weather surface tomorrow, he should find conditions much more to his liking. Running off an opening mark of 77, he remains completely unexposed on polytrack and represents the powerhouse stable of Charlie Johnston. With veteran jockey Pat Cosgrave in the saddle, Showcasing Star has excellent prospects of bouncing back to form and looks ready to make a major impact on his handicap debut at a big price too.

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🎯 Dark Horse

Il Est Francais – 2.30 Kempton (16/1 EW)

Trainer: T R George
Jockey: Harry Cobden

The King George VI Chase is the centrepiece of Boxing Day racing and a race where course form and experience often count for plenty. Il Est Francais may not be the force he once promised to be, but he retains plenty of ability and has a very solid record around Kempton.

He was runner-up in this race last year, finishing second to Banbridge, and notably that run came after a disappointing effort on his seasonal return — a pattern we’ve seen again this year. History tells us he can bounce back strongly, especially when returning to a track he clearly enjoys.

With Harry Cobden booked and conditions to suit, Il Est Francais could easily outrun his odds if producing something close to his best. At 16/1, he looks a cracking each-way play in a race where surprises are never ruled out.

Todays Lucky 15

29 Jun 15:00 - Danny O'Neill Birthday 'Confined' Maiden Stakes - Pontefract
29 Jun 15:00
Danny O'Neill Birthday 'Confined' Maiden Stakes - Pontefract

Alfred Wincham

J: A Mullen T: P Neville
Race Winner
2/1

Reason for Tip

This beautifully bred 4yo gelding, by legendary sire Dubawi out of a Manduro mare, makes an intriguing Flat racing debut tomorrow. He started his career in style back in May, comfortably winning his sole National Hunt Flat race at Down Royal by five and a half lengths under Anthony McCann. Following that impressive debut, he was sold for 80,000gns and moved to the capable hands of trainer Patrick Neville. Tomorrow, he tackles the Danny O’Neill Birthday ‘Confined’ Maiden Stakes over a staying distance of one mile and four furlongs. In a small five-runner field, his class and proven stamina are major assets. Ridden by Andrew Mullen, Alfred Wincham looks to have a highly promising future on the Flat and stands out as a strong contender to make it two wins from two career starts in what appears to be a very winnable Class 3 contest.

29 Jun 15:40 - Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle - Stratford
29 Jun 15:40
Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle - Stratford

Slack Alice

J: S Bowen T: M Bowen
Race Winner
2/1

Reason for Tip

This progressive mare looks to continue her upward trajectory in the Class 5 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle. After putting together a series of solid placed efforts, including a promising third at Ludlow, she made a decisive breakthrough last time out at Market Rasen on June 12. Ridden by Sean Bowen, she Relished the step up in trip to comfortably secure her maiden victory by six and a half lengths. Although she has to contend with a 7lb rise in weights tomorrow, she remains highly progressive and looks more than capable of handling the extra demand. Crucially, the trainer-jockey partnership of Mickey and Sean Bowen is in exceptional form, boasts a 40% strike rate together over the last fortnight. Back on favorable good ground, Slack Alice is strongly fancied to deliver another win.

29 Jun 16:22 - Preventapest Handicap - Ffos Las
29 Jun 16:22
Preventapest Handicap - Ffos Las

Port Erin

J: Billy Loughnane T: A W Carroll
Race Winner
13/2

Reason for Tip

This experienced 6yo gelding, a son of Le Havre, looks to bounce back in the Class 5 Preventapest Handicap over a mile. While he has struggled to find his best form in his two starts this season at Goodwood and Nottingham, he was a highly prolific performer last year, racking up three victories over this distance at Sandown, Haydock, and Kempton. Port Erin is a previous winner at Ffos Las and is now dropped back down to a very attractive mark. A key positive for his prospects tomorrow is the eye-catching booking of the exceptionally talented jockey Billy Loughnane by trainer Tony Carroll. If allowed to dictate the pace from the front as he has done so successfully in the past, Port Erin possesses the class and course familiarity to capitalise on this lower grade and secure a welcome return to the winner’s enclosure.

29 Jun 18:45 - Unibet More Extra Place Races Fillies' Handicap - Kempton
29 Jun 18:45
Unibet More Extra Place Races Fillies' Handicap - Kempton

Dream Illusion

J: Dylan Hogan T: M Herrington
Race Winner
5/1

Reason for Tip

This in-form filly, by Oasis Dream, represents excellent value in the Class 5 Unibet More Extra Place Races Fillies’ Handicap. She has enjoyed a highly productive 2026 campaign, securing three wins on the All-Weather, including two over a mile at Southwell. She proved her versatility last time out on June 4 by running a superb second of ten over seven furlongs on Good to Firm turf at Wetherby, only beaten by a neck. Although she faces a challenging widest draw in stall 14 on her Polytrack debut tomorrow, her current sharp form and proven ability at this level make her a serious threat. Back on an artificial surface under jockey Dylan Hogan, who knows her well, Michael Herrington’s filly has all the right credentials to overcome the draw and deliver a highly competitive and positive performance in this contest.

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🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Florita – 12.27 Wetherby (15/8)

Trainer: S England
Jockey: Callum Bewley

Florita is a fairly modest hurdler who looks to have found her calling over fences. She made a positive return when fourth at Southwell before making a winning chasing debut last time out, doing so comfortably off a very workable mark. A 9lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop her, especially given how easily she jumped and travelled on debut. Another weak-looking race and a yard in red-hot form make her a leading contender.

Wendigo – 1.20 Kempton (5/2)

Trainer: Jamie Snowden
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Wendigo is a tough and talented type who has consistently shown ability at a high level. A runner-up effort behind The New Lion in the Challow and a solid Albert Bartlett performance highlight his quality. He was clearly primed when winning a Grade 2 at Newbury last time out and now returns to 3 miles, a trip well within his compass. He thrives on testing conditions and with Gavin Sheehan aboard, looks a major player once again.

Hint Of Humour – 3.00 Wolverhampton (4/1)

Trainer: A W Carroll
Jockey: William Carson

This progressive three-year-old filly is thriving and arrives seeking a fourth win from her last four starts (one disqualification). She’s only 3lb higher for her most recent success and that looks lenient based on how she’s been finishing her races. She’s a course specialist, drawn well in stall two, and should be delivered late over her favoured 5f trip. Another bold showing looks very likely.

Blenkinsop – 2.15 Aintree (5/2)

Trainer: H D Daly
Jockey: David Bass

Blenkinsop is a talented hurdler who has taken very well to fences, winning on his second chasing start after a promising effort at Cheltenham. He’s clearly the most unexposed chaser in the field, with significant scope for improvement still to come. The trip is ideal, ground conditions hold no fears, and his current mark looks more than workable. Another forward step is expected under a strong ride from David Bass.

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Today’s selections focus heavily on progressive types, horses well-treated by the handicapper, and runners proven at the track. Konfusion stands out as a horse still ahead of his mark, while the Lucky 15 combines solid form with upside potential. Il Est Francais offers genuine value in a big race where experience can prove decisive.

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Tipmans's Final Word

Friday’s festive racing card is packed with quality and opportunity. Konfusion looks a worthy NAP despite the rise, the Lucky 15 is built around consistency and progression, and Il Est Francais offers standout value in the King George. As always, bet responsibly and enjoy the racing.

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