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.

TIMMY MURPHY is set to appeal against the seven-day ban he incurred for throwing his whip at his mount Semi Precious at Plumpton on Monday.

Timmy Murphy has indicated he is set to appeal against the seven-day ban he incurred for throwing his whip at his mount Semi Precious at Plumpton yesterday.