Racing Post Weekender - 17 Dec 2025
NO WALK IN THE PARK
Sosie was the perfect gift for Fabre’s 80th
‘I think actually the Challow is the most sensible option for us at this stage’
Purton should respect Ascot
Olinger’s Stayers’ price an insult
Fortune De Mer no County cert
Don’t discount 20-1 Francais in King George
Inexperience could count against Kopek Des Bordes in Arkle
Nothing new from Lord Allen
Epsom has the right focus
Ascot dicing with the dark
Target trainer Thomas could have Welsh National cracked
Skelton big guns getting plenty of Cheltenham experience
Mullins possesses the perfect attributes of a top jockey
Neo King archetypal example of a bad bet
All systems go for Silver Lining in Tommy Whittle
A winner at least with Thorn but placed efforts were frustrating
Kempton offers so much, so why is its future in doubt?
EMMA’S WEEK
Get ready for Charm offensive in Long Walk
Indeevar Bleu can land Ascot’s festive pot for Murphy
Lavelle mare looks well handicapped in Tommy Whittle
Our flagship tipster with the week’s best bets
Saturday’s bets
Clicking into top gear now the rain has arrived
Toby Lawes
Port Of London a capital investment
Grand Geste the one to beat in Tommy Whittle
Impose Toi can walk it in Ascot feature
Pic Roc a solid bet to secure Silver Cup
Mullins’ Korinthia the call in feature
‘You can never sit stillinthisgame– you always want to go to the next level’
Thriving Mersea Island can strike
Ex-jockey Georgia Cox keeps us in touch with the Flat
Fred Winter could be ideal target for Winston Junior
No Questions Asked looks the answer
No Questions Asked looks the answer
Slingshot Poppy can book place in All England final
BEST BETS
Betfred Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase
Howden Silver Cup Handicap Chase
Howden Graduation Chase
Ascot Rotary Club Festive Handicap Hurdle
Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
JP holds the key with Impose Toi and Honesty Policy fancied
Leader has a strong chance in Long Walk Key trends
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