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All you need to start your day including going on John Durkan Chase day

A high-class Sunday card is in store at Punchestown today
A high-class Sunday card is in store at Punchestown todayCredit: Patrick McCann

If Saturday served up a feast of racing, it is certainly worth finding room for an extra course on Sunday with graded action in Britain and Ireland, plus the remainder of a card packed with international flavour in Hong Kong this morning.

The Edredon Bleu Chase (2.25) is the highest profile race of the season at Huntingdon, and this year the Grade 2 has attracted a good field of 10 runners, including three Grade 1 winners in God's Own, San Benedeto and Tea For Two, while 2016 winner Josses Hill is also in contention.

The card at Huntingdon also features a Listed mares' bumper and a couple of interesting races for novices, while Kelso hosts another jumps meeting that features the final leg of the Veterans' Chase Series and the Persimmon Homes Scottish Borders National (1.05).

In Ireland, Punchestown and Cork hosts a pair of cracking meetings, with the former highlighted by the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (2.00). Although connections of RSA Chase winner and leading Gold Cup fancy Presenting Percy have opted to swerve the race, a fabulous five take to the track for a prize won by Sizing John, Djakadam and Don Cossack in recent years.

Unbeaten chaser Great Field takes on 2017 Champion Chase hero Special Tiara in the big race at Cork, the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase (1.45).


Going report

Kelso (first race at: 12.00)
Good to soft, soft in places

Cork (12.05)
Hurdles: Soft to heavy; chase: soft, soft to heavy in places

Huntingdon (12.15)
Good to soft

Punchestown (12.20)
Hurdles: Good, good to yielding in places; Chase: yielding, good in places


Market movers

2.40 Kelso: Bee Crossing into 7-2 (from 9-2)
3.00 Huntington: Kissesforkatie into 4-1 (from 11-2)


What to back

Pricewise hit the target in the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown yesterday and is back again with a pick for the feature race at Huntingdon.

With all four meetings in Britain and Ireland boasting some good quality, get some help staying on top of all the action with our regional experts best selections in the daily Tips Box.


What to read

It was a massive day of racing yesterday, so why not relive the story of a fantastic renewal of the Tingle Creek, where Altior made it a perfect ten out of ten over fences. Read the full report and quotes from connections here.

Richard Johnson is the star of the big read – the champion jockey sat down for an in-depth interview with Lee Mottershead.


What to watch

Look ahead to the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase with Thom Malone, Johnny Ward, Brendan Duke and James Mordant.

Away from Sunday's action, get the lowdown on Gordon Elliott's plans for the Leopardstown Christmas festival.

The best of Racing Post Sport

The only live Premier League football today comes from the north-east as Newcastle host Wolves. Liam Flin has previewedthe 4pm kick-off.

It was a big day in the top-flight yesterday and it's all change at the top after Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea. Read Ian Wilkinson's report on the big story of the day.


Final thought

The Cheltenham Gold Cup picture remains murky, so it would be nice to see a chaser stamp some authority on the division with a fine performance in the John Durkan at Punchestown.


For the freshest betting advice, based on latest going and market conditions, don't miss the Live Tipster every afternoon. Just click Raceday Live at racingpost.com or the mobile app


Matt ButlerDeputy news editor

Published on 9 December 2018inPreviews

Last updated 08:12, 9 December 2018

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