Irish Racing Post - 18 Dec 2025
Fact To File challenging Warrior for King George favouritism
CHRISTMAS DAY IN A STABLE
MORAY SMITH WITH AN ANTE-POST CRACKER
‘APPALLING’
TODAY’S CARDS
●Richard Forristal,
‘If you came here every meeting you’d see a good horse most days’
‘It can’t happen – it’s one of our great tracks’
WEATHER
Tote Jackpot
‘The King George looks to be the ideal race for them both’
Mullins holds strongest hand yet – but it’s still all to play for
How JP Mcmanus’s high-profile horses have fared in his bid to win the King George
Ceding control of Kempton’s destiny is a shameful act of short-term thinking
Champion Hurdle hope hiding in plain sight
Picture of the day
Sport will keep burning if big races don’t improve
An underestimated Mullins star who looks cracking value at 7-1 for a second festival win
‘I’LL SEE THE KIDS OPEN THEIR PRESENTS BUTTHENIT’SA COFFEE, BANG, OUT THE DOOR’
‘I’LL SEE THE KIDS OPEN THEIR PRESENTS BUTTHENIT’SA COFFEE, BANG, OUT THE DOOR’
Yield up but turnover down as Levy Board outlines challenges facing British racing
Concerns grow in Australia as Asian Racing Federation takes control of black type Pattern
Birthdays
Bramley could return to Cheltenham with Glengouly on New Year’s Day
Owners retire ‘remarkable’ Chambard and look to future with exciting Lord
Paddy Power Betfair to pay out £2 million over social responsibility
Weather update
Mesaafi looks a tidy bet to collect at Chelmsford
Tote betting
The Punt nap
Handicappers’ nap
Eyecatcher
Speed figures
Best bets
Dark horse
West Country nap
Three things to note today
Coolvalla can provide more joy for Gordon
PAUL NICHOLLS
STAMINA TEST
THE POWER LIST 2025
‘Good day at the office’ as Vigors gets on scoresheet on just his second ride
Skelton looking to Aintree for talented Kadastral following first hurdles win
Twiston-davies eyeing big race for La Vie
RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
Optimism aplenty at Yorton Farm with Cracksman and Postponed leading the way
Blue Bresil, sire of Constitution Hill and Royale Pagaille, dies at age of 20
Leopardstown
Down Royal
Limerick
Leopardstown
Limerick
CARD CONTINUES
Droopys can book his Cup final spot Open Check
Angry Bird hits out following Welsh bill vote
In-form Brown hits Suffolk rivals for six
TV Hot Hounds
Seattle defence key in race for top spot
Timing just right for cup kings Milan
F1 poster boy Norris in the driving seat for TV crown
Verdict
History-maker Sherrock can give Chizzy trouble
Trust Royals to bounce back against limp Luton
PADDY POWER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DAY EIGHT ACCA
Busy Eagles should ease past Finnish champions
Mainz could fail Turkish test
Countdown to Christmas
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Anthony Joshua v Jake Paul – top tips for the big fight in Miami
IN TOMORROW’S
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