Christmas stories of shining stars will have been told the world over in recent days and racegoers at Kempton Park were treated to a sight of the real thing as Kauto Star lived up to his billing in the Stan James King George VI Chase.

Kauto Star survived an horrendous mistake at the last fence to run out a hugely-impressive winner of the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton.

There has been so much hype recently over one particular horse from the Paul Nicholls stable that rival trainers could be forgiven for thinking the Arkle Trophy is a lost cause.

Newmarket trainer David Loder started off his New Year in fine style courtesy of a 9-1 double with Big Band Music and Zabeel Palace at Lingfield today.

Racing starts its three-day Christmas break on Thursday so punters have one last chance to pay for the presents by finding a winner – and avoiding the turkeys – at tomorrow’s three meetings.

Tony Culhane hopes to make a speedy return to action after fracturing an ankle and heel in a fall at Lingfield yesterday.

Walter Swinburn was unable to get his training career off to a winning start when his first-ever runner, Lottie Dundass, could finish only fourth at Southwell today.

PECCADILLO has an excellent record on his rare visits to Huntingdon and can make it three wins from four starts at the track today.

Rule Of Law pleased trainer Saeed bin Suroor in a workout at Newmarket this morning ahead of his bid for the Budweiser Irish Derby on Sunday.

Martin Dwyer was taken to hospital with a suspected broken finger following a fall in the parade ring at Windsor tonight.

Sorbiesharry made his own bit of unfortunate history when winning the last race at Wolverhampton today.

JOHN GOSDEN may not have had many runners in the the Freephone Stanleybet Lincoln over the years but his Desert Opal has caught the eye of punters ahead of the weekend.

Big-name jockeys were the ones to follow on the Polytrack at Lingfield yesterday, with Kieren Fallon stealing the show courtesy of a brilliant four-timer.

Dangerously Good has taken well to hurdling since his return from a flat-racing career in the sunshine of Spain and he can record a second victory in succession at Sandown Park tomorrow.

Hawk’s Landing can make it second time lucky at Folkestone tomorrow after an unfortunate start to his chasing career.

Edredon Bleu will be the star of the show at Wincanton on Thursday when the evergreen 12-year-old has what will probably be his last run of the season in the Betfair Chase.

Robert Winston was referred to the stewards of the Jockey Club after being found guilty of careless riding at Southwell today.

HEATHER DALTON has her string in top form at the moment and the Shropshire-based trainer can register another success with Lord Of The Hill in the Fotocolo Novices’ Handicap Chase at Hereford today.

Beef Or Salmon was today reported in good form following his return to action at Clonmel on Thursday.

Frankie Dettori rides in Rome on Sunday before going on holiday to Dubai having reached a century of winners in Britain for the 10th time in his career on Rendezvous Point at Lingfield on Thursday.

Punters can look forward to a bumper day tomorrow with top-class racing at three jumps tracks, but the bet of the day is Truckers Tavern in the Bet Direct Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock.

Jumping’s elder statesman See More Business is set for a possible return to action in the Bet Direct Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

NOEL CHANCE is much better known for his exploits as a Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer but he can strike on the all-weather at Lingfield today.

There's simply no stopping Tony McCoy.

Age is certainly proving no barrier to timeless veteran Pat Eddery and he partnered Splendid Era to a breathtaking success at Lingfield on Tuesday.

Veteran jockey Pat Eddery has ridden some blinders in his time but his victory on Splendid Era in the Littlewoods Bet Direct AW Owners Championship Novice Stakes at Lingfield today must rank among the most remarkable.

ON Sunday morning the Prix de l’Arc chickens really came home to roost.

A field of 15 is set to go to post for the Racing Post Chase at Kempton tomorrow, with Norman Mason’s Red Striker now heading the handicap on 12st.