Boxing Day gives some of the better riders plenty of chances to avoid Kempton and ride a few favourites. Kempton has most of the leading riders with de Boinville and Townend having favourites while Cobden and S Bowen have no real "good things" Aintree seems to be targeted by the Skelton team with an odds on shot in the Grade 1 novice and a few other favourites. Brian Hughes might nick a couple. Wincanton. Brendan Powell and Tom Bellamy have short priced favourites while Rex Dingle is teamed up with Jeremy Scott. Wetherby Ryan Mania is the most experienced rider on a low key card. Market Rasen. Dan McMenamin is the stand out here with Tristan Durrell riding a few for Skelton. Sedgefield. The ever green Richie McLernon has a few chances but a bunch of claiming riders also have some decent rides. Theo Gillard might have a couple. Fontwell. Nothing catches the eye.
Why has James Bowen only got one ride? A family trained runner in the 12.45. Is that a tip?