Going, market movers and more on what could be a good day for JP McManus

Christmas is nearly here (head to the RP Shop for those last-minute gifts) and JP McManus could well be in for some festive cheer at Plumpton.

The leading owner has his green and gold silks carried by unexposed, odds-on favourites in the opening two races in the form of Collooney (12.25) and Ok Corral (12.55).

Later in the day, attention will turn to the entries and confirmations for the weekend's racing – with Ascot's Grade 1 JLT Hurdle the highlight on Saturday.

Going report

Plumpton (first race at: 12.25pm)
Soft (GoingStick: 6.7 hurdle, 6.8 chase)

Ffos Las (12.40pm)
Heavy (GoingStick: 5.3 at 7.30 on Sun)

Wolverhampton (4.15pm)
Standard

Market movers

2.35 Plumpton Mercer's Troop 7-2 (from 5-1)
4.45 Wolverhampton Contingency Fee 9-1 (from 11-1)
6.15 Wolverhampton Sandridge Lad 7-2 (from 5-1)

What to back

Richard Birch runs through his selections for Monday's racing.

Find out the key pointers for Monday's action with Signposts Sweetspots here.

What to read

Lee Mottershead spoke to trainer Lalor's trainer Kayley Woollacott in an emotional interview, which you can read here.

Mental health is the focus of a Racing Welfare study, which is reaching its final stages.

And the popular veteran Victory Gunner has died in his sleep at the farm where he was born.

What to watch

Following his defeat at Sandown in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase, Lalor's plans are discussed by his trainer Kayley Woollacott.

The best of Racing Post Sport

Liverpool defeated Manchester United to return to the top of the Premier League table. Get all the latest betting views here.

Plus, Alex Hilton looks back at the weekend and assesses what we learned from the football action.

Final thought

Sam Spinner was oh-so impressive when winning the JLT Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot last year. Later on Monday we will find out who his likely opposition is when he goes for back-to-back wins at the weekend.

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