Spirit can provide festive cheer for Henderson at Kempton

Newmarket: David Milnes

Court House (2.50 Wolverhampton, nap)

The topweight has not run since June but is fit from recent work with last Saturday's winner Wissahickon on the Al Bahathri Polytrack.

Others to follow
Wolverhampton 1.05 Robero, 1.40 Foxy Locks, 2.15 Mundersfield, 3.25 Isle Of Avalon, 3.55 Suzi's Connoisseur, 4.25 Fightwithme, 4.55 Klass Action.
Huntingdon 1.40 Potters Sapphire

North: Richard Young

Waiting Patiently (3.05 Kempton, nap)

Unbeaten chaser and strong-travelling sort who hasn't been out since landing a Grade 1 at Ascot in February but goes well fresh and has been pleasing his trainer in recent weeks. Bred to be suited by the step up to 3m and fancied to land his biggest prize yet.

Others to follow
Huntingdon 12.05 Strong Resemblance, 1.05 Lady London.
Market Rasen 12.10 Minella Fiveo, 12.40 Mistiroc, 1.10 Fair Loch, 1.45 Pookie Pekan, 2.20 Just Georgie, 2.55 St Quintin, 3.30 Zig Zag.
Sedgefield 11.55 Magic Of Milan, 12.25 Schiehallion Munro, 12.55 Roxyfet, 1.30 Lord Yeats, 2.05 Sheriff Garrett, 2.40 Knocknamona, 3.15 Dares To Dream.
Wetherby 12.00 Mega Yeats, 12.30 Inchcolm, 1.00 Hello Bertie, 1.35 Caraline, 2.10 Wakanda, 2.45 Teescomponents Lad, 3.20 Barrys Jack.
Wolverhampton 1.40 Polar Forest, 2.15 Mossy's Lodge, 2.50 Ventura Knight, 3.25 Tommy Docc, 3.55 Kachy, 4.25 Beryl The Petal, 4.55 Ginvincible.

Lambourn: James Burn

Lough Derg Spirit (1.20 Kempton, nap)

This race looks perfect for the talented Nicky Henderson-trained six-year-old who promises to be a better chaser than hurdler and will relish 2m4½f around this track.

Others to follow
Fontwell 1.15 Manning Estate.
Huntingdon 12.35 Deyraan De Carjac
Kempton 12.50 Mister Fisher, 1.55 Santini, 2.30 Buveur D'Air, 3.05 Might Bite, 3.40 Penn Lane.
Market Rasen 12.40 Champagne Mystery.
Wincanton 1.25 William Henry, 3.10 Kupatana, 3.45 Sleight Of Hand.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Perform (2.00 Wincanton, nap)

Useful hurdler at best but hard to keep right and as a result has been lightly campaigned over fences. Fancied to make the most of a reduced mark and back up a decent effort at Sandown last time with a promising amateur in the saddle.

Others to follow
Fontwell 12.15 Bonza Girl, 3.00 Lizzie Langton, 3.35 Druids Folly.
Kempton 1.20 Warthog, 1.55 Bags Groove, 2.30 If The Cap Fits, 3.05 Thistlecrack, 3.40 Erick Le Rouge.
Huntingdon 2.50 Kavanaghs Corner, 3.25 Mind Your Back.
Sedgefield 2.05 Duke Of Kilcorral.
Wetherby 1.00 Putting Green, 2.45 Neachells Bridge.
Wincanton 12.20 Everlanes, 12.55 Posh Trish, 1.25 Paddleyourowncanoe, 2.00 Perform, 2.35 Admiral's Secret, 3.10 Little Miss Poet, 3.45 Flic Ou Voyou.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Sheriff Garrett (2.05 Sedgefield, nap)

Looked much improved for the fitting of a tongue-strap when winning easily at Hexham this month and looks up to defying a rise in the handicap.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

The Sweeney (3.40 Kempton)

Finished a respectable third over course and distance last month and, with improvement anticipated, he can add to his tally.

Longshot: Dave Revers

Crievehill (2.10 Wetherby)

Progressive handicap chaser who should be well suited to this left-handed, galloping track. Drying ground will aid his cause and the six-year-old has a good each-way chance in a competitive race.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

City Island (12.40 Leopardstown)

Successful on his hurdling debut at the Galway festival in August, the Martin Brassil-trained five-year-old makes plenty of appeal and gets the vote to score under Mark Walsh.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

A six-year-old has won the 1.20 at Kempton six times in the past nine years, including the last four. Nicky Henderson has won three of those and saddles Lough Derg Spirit, who has undergone wind surgery and looks sure to be a leading player.

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