'He's the name on everyone's lips at the yard' - who are the key Lambourn horses to note over Christmas?

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As the great Andy Williams once said, It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. 

The six-day period between Boxing Day and New Year's Day is every racing fan's dream, with top-class jumps action throughout Britain and Ireland to whet the appetite and provide some winter entertainment.

As Lambourn correspondent, being able to pop in and out of some of the best jumps yards in the country is both a pleasure and educational, so here are the local horses you need to keep an eye on over this festive season.