Race by race commentary on the Boxing Day fixtureRedknapp eyes King George glory | Email TonyLadbrokes Novice Handicap Chase (Kempton, 12.45pm) previewA warmish favourite for the opener here given that is it a novice handicap chase, but Noble Park was undeniably impressive when galloping 24 lengths clear of his field in a similar contest at Lingfield last time. The handicapper has reacted with an 11lb hike in the weights, however, and given that he is currently priced up at around 7-4, that’s more than enough to make me feel as though a decent each-way alternative may be lurking further down the list. U Cant Be Serious, the narrow winner of his two starts over fences thus far, is certainly a candidate, but personally I’ll be chancing my arm with James Owen’s Secret Des Dieux, who was staying on well at the end of his last start over two miles and looks certain to improve for this step up to an intermediate trip. Continue reading...