Boxing Day Horse Racing Tips

Get the best Boxing Day horse racing tips now.

Get set for the biggest day in horse racing as Boxing Day arrives, bringing together friends and families for an exciting day of races. Our expert teams have combed through every race, providing you with valuable tips, advice, and essential betting info to make your racing experience a winner!

The main event of the 2026 Kempton Winter Festival shines bright, featuring six fantastic national hunt races at Kempton Park Racecourse. The standout race is the legendary King George VI Chase, won by past champions such as Desert Orchid and Kauto Star.

Tune into live racing on leading channels like Racing TV, ITV Racing, and Sky Sports Racing. With a whopping eleven horse racing meetings happening simultaneously across the UK & Ireland, Boxing Day promises non-stop racing excitement.

For those looking to place a bet, don’t miss out on the exclusive Boxing Day free betting offers from trusted online bookmakers.

Now, relax and take in our expert betting tips for all the Boxing Day racing, ensuring you’re well-prepared to enjoy this extraordinary racing spectacle.

Boxing Day Racing Tips

Here are Boxing Day tips for all the horse racing in the UK & Ireland:

Kempton Park Boxing Day Racing Tips

Here are the tips for Boxing Day at Kempton Park:

12:45 Get Your Ladbrokes Free Kempton Bet Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 3 (4yo+ 0-130) 2m4½f

Our selection is Noble Park

1:20 Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’ Chase (In Memory Of Nigel Clark) Grade 1 (GBB Race) Class 1 (4yo+) 3m

Our selection is Wendigo.

1:55 Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle Grade 1 (GBB Race) Class 1 (4yo+) 2m

Our selection is Sir Gino.

2:30 Ladbrokes King George VI Chase Grade 1 (GBB Race) Class 1 (4yo+) 3m

Our selection is Gaelic Warrior.

3:05 Join Ladbrokes Bet £5 Get £30 Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 2 (4yo+) 2m

Our selection is Ionian.

3:40 Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed In Racing Handicap Hurdle Class 3 (3yo+ 0-140) 2m5f

Our selection for the 4.40pm at Kempton is Onewaywest.

Leopardstown Boxing Day Racing Tips

A six-race jumps card at Leopardstown, our Leopardstown Boxing Day tips are:

12:05 TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle (4yo) 2m

Our selection is Ballylad.

12:35 Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle (5yo+) 2m

Our selection is El Carios.

1:10 Changing Times Brewery Juvenile Hurdle Grade 2 (3yo) 2m

Our selection is Barbizon.

1:45 E-Auctions Novice Handicap Hurdle (4yo+) 2m

Our selection is Spinola Bay.

2:20 Racing Post Novice Chase Grade 1 (4yo+) 2m1f

Our selection is Romeo Colio.

2:55 Racing Post Handicap Chase (4yo+) 2m1f

Our selection is Trasna Na Pairce.

3:30 Race And Stay INH Flat Race (4yo) 2m

Our selection is Heldam.

A quality seven-race national hunt card at Wetherby, check out our Wetherby Boxing Day tips:

11:52 Watch William Hill Inside Track Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 (4yo+) 2m3½f

Our selection is

12:27 William Hill Racing Bet Builder Novices’ Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive ‘N Forget Qualifier) Class 5 (4yo+ 0-100) 2m3½f

Our selection is Roise Mahler.

1:00 William Hill Each Way Extra Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 (3yo+ 0-110) 2m3½f

Our selection is Brookside La.

1:35 William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Class 1 (4yo+) 3m

Our selection is Konfusion.

2:10 William Hill Epic Boosts Daily Handicap Hurdle Class 3 (4yo+ 0-130) 2m5½f

Our selection is Glen Road.

2:45 William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 3 (4yo+ 0-125) 2m3½f

Our selection is Get Up Mush.

3:20 William Hill Daily Bet Boosts Handicap Hurdle Class 5 (3yo+ 0-100) 2m

Our selection is Avalon Beach.

Sedgefield Boxing Day Tips

Our tips have researched all the form and made their selections for Sedgefield on Boxing Day. Check out our Sedgefield Boxing Day tips now:

11:45 Fairlight Studios Merry Christmas To All Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Qualifier) (GBB Race) Class 4 (4yo+ 0-115) 2m3½f

Our selection is Scorsese.

12:20 Virtus FM Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 (4yo+) 2m4f

Our selection is Dalston.

12:50 Castle Construction North East Ltd EBF National Hunt Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) Class 4 (4-6yo) 2m1f

Our selection is Country Park.

1:25 Ready To Welcome The New Year Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Class 5 (4yo+ 0-100) 2m½f

Our selection is Huit Reflets.

2:00 Michael & Olivia Watson Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Class 4 (3yo+ 0-120) 2m4f

Our selection is Broughshane.

2:35 Gary Wood Memorial Handicap Hurdle Class 5 (3yo+ 0-100) 2m4f

Our selection is Livano Bello.

3:10 Weekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) Class 5 (4-5yo) 2m1f

Our selection is Drakavis.

Wincanton Boxing Day Horse Racing Tips

Our best chances of a winner at Wincanton Races on Boxing Day are:

12:53 pricedup.bet EBF Mares’ Handicap Chase (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) Class 4 (4yo+ 0-120) 2m4f

Our selection is Alfie’s Princess.

1:28 PricedUp The Jumps Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) Class 4 (4yo+) 1m7f

Our selection is Charisma Cat.

2:03 Happy Birthday Racing Blogger Handicap Chase (For The Lord Stalbridge Cup) (GBB Race) Class 3 (4yo+ 0-125) 3m1f

Our selection is Wicked Thoughts.

2:38 PricedUp Daily Racing Boosts Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 4 (4yo+ 0-110) 2m4f

Our selection is Rip Wheeler.

3:13 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) Class 2 (4yo+) 3m½f

Our selection is Absolutely Doyen.

3:45 Download The PricedUp App Handicap Hurdle Class 4 (3yo+ 0-110) 1m7f

Our selection is Zainy Champ.

Market Rasen Boxing Day Racing Tips

Our top UK tipsters have made their selection for Boxing Day racing at Market Rasen. Check out our free Market Rasen Boxing Day tips:

12:40 Pallinc Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 (4yo+) 2m½f

Our selection is Four Springs.

1:15 Rand Farm Park 30th Anniversary Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 4 (4yo+ 0-120) 2m1f

Our selection is Benmore.

1:47 Rand Farm Park Family Days Out Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Class 5 (3yo+ 0-100) 2m4½f

Our selection is Recoded.

2:22 Rand Farm Park All Weather Attraction Handicap Chase Class 5 (4yo+ 0-100) 3m

Our selection is Delganey Deadline.

2:57 Pallinc Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 3 (4yo+ 0-130) 3m3½f

Our selection is The Big Breac.

3:32 Rand Farm Park Mare-Y Little Christmas Handicap Hurdle Class 4 (3yo+ 0-115) 2m2½f

Our selection is Secret Vino.

Fontwell Boxing Day Racing Tips

Need a tip for Boxing Day at Fontwell Park tips:

11:57 winningpost.co.uk Play Prize Champion Tipster Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Class 5 (3yo+ 0-100) 2m3f

Our selection is Morning Mayhem.

12:32 tigerbet.co.uk Too Much Turkey Handicap Chase (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier) Class 5 (4yo+ 0-100) 2m2f

Our selection is McGrath From Clune.

1:07 tigerbet.co.uk Best Odds Guaranteed Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 (4yo+) 2m1½f

Our selection is Fortune Timmy.

1:42 tigerbet.co.uk Extra Places Paid Handicap Hurdle Class 4 (3yo+ 0-120) 3m2f

Our selection is Jalisco Star.

2:17 tigerbet.co.uk Free Bet Club Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Class 5 (4yo+ 0-105) 2m1½f

Our selection is Risk It All.

2:52 tigerbet.co.uk Daily Price Boosts Handicap Chase Class 5 (4yo+ 0-100) 3m2f

Our selection is Esperti

3:27 tigerbet.co.uk Happy New Year Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) Class 5 (4-5yo) 2m1½f

Our selection is Double The Dance.

Aintree Boxing Day Racing Tips

Racing at Aintree and Boxing Day? Fear not, our leading UK tipsters have looked at horse, jockey and trainer form to compile the top Aintree Boxing Day racing tips:

12:00 William Hill Daily Bet Boosts Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Qualifier) Class 4 (3yo+ 0-120) 2m4f

Our selection is Broomfield Adeera.

12:30 William Hill Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 2 (4yo+ 0-150) 2m4f

Our selection is Helthenham.

1:05 William Hill Formby Novices’ Hurdle Grade 1 (GBB Race) Class 1 (3yo+) 2m1f

Our selection is Mydaddypaddy.

1:40 William Hill Daily Bet Boosts Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 2 (4yo+) 2m4f

Our selection is Bear Market.

2:15 William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) Class 3 (4yo+ 0-130) 3m1f

Our selection is Blenkinsop.

2:50 William Hill Extra Places With B.O.G Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 3 (4yo+) 2m

Our selection is Juby Ball.

3:25 William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB) Class 2 (4-5yo) 2m1f

Our selection is Moments in Time.

Wolverhampton Boxing Day Racing Tips

Racing on Boxing Day at Wolverhampton? Looking for a lucky winner? Check out our Wolves Boxing Day tips:

13:12 Handicap (3yo+) Class 6 7f

Our selection is Stratustnine.

13:50 Maiden Stakes (2yo) Class 5 6f

Our selection is Sovereign Wealth.

14:25 Handicap (3yo+ 0-65) Class 6 1m

Our selection is She’s Divine.

15:00 Handicap (4yo+ 0-70) Class 5 1m1½f

Our selection is El Bufalo.

15:35 Handicap (3yo+ 0-75) Class 4 6f

Our selection is Aeolain.

16:05 Handicap (3yo+ 0-85) Class 3 1m4f

Our selection is Maris Angel.

16:35 Handicap (4yo+ 0-70) Class 5 7f

Our selection is Parlando.

17:05

Our selection is Hackney Diamonds.

17:35pm

Our selection is Galaxy Wonder.

Limerick Boxing Day Racing Tips

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12:25 Aqua Process Solutions @ Limerick 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle (3yo) 2m

Our selection is Bertutea.

12:58 Signsplus Maiden Hurdle (4yo) 2m

Our selection is Laurets D’Estreval.

1:33 Defender Novice Hurdle Grade 2 (4yo+) 2m7f

Our selection is County Final.

2:08 Mr Binman Mares Handicap Hurdle (4yo+) 2m4f

Our selection is Carried With Love.

2:40 O’Kelly Brothers Demolition Rated Novice Chase (4yo+) 2m1½f

Our selection is Anotherway.

3:15 BRC McMahon Reinforcements Handicap Chase (4yo+) 2m1½f

Our selection is Stoneyford Lady.

3:50 Play perysbingo.com Mares INH Flat Race (4yo+) 2m

Our selection is Torpille Dragrostis.

Down Royal Boxing Day Racing Tips

We’ve done all the research; check out our professional tips for Down Royal. Below is our full list of Down Royal Boxing Day tips:

11.40 Maiden Hurdle (4yo) 2m

Our selection is Miss Doyenne.

12:15 Maiden Hurdle (5yo+) 2m4f

Our selection is Los Blanco.

12:45 Novice Hurdle (4yo+) 2m

Our selection is Watty Show.

13:23 Handicap Hurdle (4yo+) 2m4f

Our selection is Swing Davis.

13:58 Novice Chase (4yo+) 2m1f

Our selection is A I Connect.

14:33 Handicap Chase (4yo+) 2m7f

Our selection is Its On The Line.

15:08 INH Flat Race (4yo+) 2m

Our selection is Master Haku.

Boxing Day Racing Analysis

The fixtures of horse racing over the festive season are amazing, with some superb national hunt jump races in their own right, whilst also offering clues about future races and affecting the odds and tips for the Cheltenham Festival.

The 2026 Leopardstown Xmas Festival is also going to have some very smart racehorses campaigning.

Our team of expert tipsters have researched the best chances of finding a winner and listed all the horse racing tips from Boxing Day runners and riders.

Some of the biggest online bookies offering each-way extra bonuses include Paddy Power, Betfair, Skybet and bet365.

For ante-post gamblers looking to find early racecards, tips or value in the betting markets, our team of horse racing tipsters love to follow amazing websites like Sporting Life, Tony Calvin, Paddy Power panel of tipsters and Betfair tipping team, as well as conducting our in-depth research before making our tipping decisions to give you the best Boxing Day racing tips.

Paul Nicholls Great Around Xmas

At this time of year, the Paul Nicholls yard has plenty of winners as Henry De Bromhead, Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott line their horses up for Cheltenham Festival, Aintree’s Grand National meeting and Punchestown Festival.

In our Paul Nicholls Cheltenham Tips guide, we explain how he usually bypasses Cheltenham because the Irish Raiders are too strong and lines up his best chances at Xmas or the Aintree Festival.

Facts and Figures about Boxing Day Racing Tips

• Boxing Day horse racing tips are a great way to get the most out of your day at the races.
• The tips are usually based on the form of the horses, the track conditions, and the jockeys.
• Look at the form of the horses, as well as the track conditions, before making a bet.
• Consider the jockey’s experience and skill level when making a bet.
• Research the horses, jockeys, and track conditions before making a bet.
• Look at the odds of the horses before making a bet.
• Look at the weather conditions and the track surface before making a bet.
• Look at the trainers and owners of the horses before making a bet.
• It is important to look at the past performances of the horses before making a bet.
• The average number of races held on Boxing Day is 8.5 per meeting.
• The average number of horses per race is 8.
• Over the past 5 years, the average winning odds for Boxing Day races have been 8/1.
• Over the past 5 years, the average winning distance for Boxing Day races has been 1.5 lengths.
• Over the past 5 years, the average winning time for Boxing Day races has been 1:51.
• Over the past 5 years, the average number of bets placed on Boxing Day races has been 10,000.
• Over the past 5 years, the average winning margin for Boxing Day races has been 1.2 lengths.
• Over the past 5 years, the average number of runners in a Boxing Day race has been 11.
• Over the past 5 years, the average number of jockeys in a Boxing Day race has been 4.

Best Online Bookmaker Offers for Boxing Day

We have researched all the best Boxing Day free bets for online horse racing bettors.

All the bookies made our list of the best UK bookmakers and are great betting companies for all horse racing over Christmas.

Our guide to the best Xmas free bets and betting promotions is worth more than £1200 in total and is easy to claim.

Popular Questions About Boxing Day Racing Tips

Here are the most popular questions we get asked about Boxing Day tips:

What are the best Boxing Day horse racing tips?

Enthusiasts seek recommendations for the standout horses and races on Boxing Day, looking for expert insights on potential winners and profitable betting opportunities. Our teams do all the research and hard work; check out their tips today.

How do I use Boxing Day horse racing tips effectively?

You should consider bet types, stake sizes, and timing to maximise the potential returns on any racing tip, but always bet safely and within your means.

Which races should I focus on based on the tips?

Punters often inquire about specific races, wanting to know which contests are deemed most promising for a successful betting return.

Are there any Boxing Day accumulator tips available?

Accumulator or “acca” tips are popular, and users commonly seek advice on constructing winning multiples for Boxing Day races, as well as combining selections to enhance odds. We list these on our tips pages.

How reliable are Boxing Day horse racing tips?

Users want assurance regarding the reliability of the provided tips, asking about the tipster’s track record or the factors taken into account when formulating the advice. No tip is ever reliable, though, and must be taken at face value.

Can I find Boxing Day horse racing tips for free?

Accessibility is crucial, and users often look for free tips from reputable sources. They inquire about platforms or websites offering reliable tips without requiring a subscription or payment. All our Boxing Day tips are free.

Do tipsters consider specific racecourses on Boxing Day?

Users may want to know if tipsters factor in the nuances of specific racecourses hosting Boxing Day events and whether certain tracks are deemed more favourable for betting success; however, the tips will be made on numerous factors.

How early should I access Boxing Day horse racing tips?

Timing matters, and users ask about the optimal time to access tips for Boxing Day races, wanting to stay ahead of the market and potentially secure better odds, so the sooner the better.

Are there any Boxing Day horse racing tips for beginners?

Novice bettors seek tailored advice and tips that cater to their level of experience. Our tips are suitable for all who need to bet sensibly.

Can I use Boxing Day horse racing tips for in-play betting?

With the increasing popularity of in-play betting, users are inquiring about the applicability of tips for live betting scenarios. This is often possible; just check the terms and conditions, as is the case with most daily horse racing.

Summary of Boxing Day Racing Tips

The majority of the horse racing tips were provided by the professional gambler David Dooley, who recently won the best UK horse racing tipster.

Our teams have reviewed every single Boxing Day horse race in the UK and Ireland to provide you with our advice and thoughts. However, these are only our opinions, and we all know that racing can be unpredictable!

There are many Boxing Day races to select from; it is one of the busiest days of the racing year, so we hope you both get to relax and enjoy the racing, as well as find a winner or two.

Happy Boxing Day and happy punting; however, please always gamble responsibly.