Daily Racing Tips – Saturday 7th January

There really is not a great deal between the three leading chances in this race, but France is double the price of his main rivals. He was only beaten by the talented Achi Baba last start and before that he won well at Canterbury. He is still on the way up this preparation and he is great value at his current price.

This is the toughest test of Kingsguard’s racing career to date, but he has been in excellent form this preparation and continues to improve each time that he has been seen at the races. There is no doubt that he is the horse that is weighted to win this race, this is his pet distance and he has previously won at Warwick Farm.

Invinzabeel finished his spring campaign with two strong victories and he is outstanding value to make a winning return to the races. This is short of his best distance, but the fact that Chris Waller has given him only one tough barrier trial in the lead-up to this race is a very positive sign. He races well at Warwick Farm and he is the best value anywhere in the country.

Hogmanay has been freshened up since he recorded two wins on the trot at Rosehill Gardens. He is dropping back in trip for this race and Chris Waller has given him a barrier trial between starts – both of which are very positive signs. He maps to get a lovely run into this race and he can make it three wins on the trot.