John Burke

Hi all,

Inside today’s main piece I begin my look ahead to the weekend’s big race action.  Today Warwick Classic Chase comes under the big race microscope.

Evening all,

There’s a short pause for breath on Friday before more Grade 1 action at Newbury on New Year’s Eve and of course racing at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. Haydock and Taunton provide the best of today’s action and the former's card in particular looks decent.

Inside today’s main piece I look at the best of the action at Haydock with an in-depth preview of the Haydock feature race.

Hi all,

The feast on our dinner tables maybe over. Now it’s time for Christmas racing feast to begin. Apart from Cheltenham Festival the festive racing is my favourite period of the winter jumps season.

As I mentioned in Friday’s column, I’m heading to Wetherby for some, fingers crossed, nice Boxing Day weather and good sport.

The focus of today’s column isn’t on Wetherby though but Kempton where its King George VI Chase Day.

The King George VI Chase is the highlight of the festive racing. And after the Cheltenham Gold Cup the most prestigious race in the National Hunt calendar.  I preview the big race inside today’s main piece where you’ll also find my Boxing Day best bet.

Hi all,

No racing until Boxing Day but inside Friday's column I have some Christmas stats to share with you.