ITV Outsiders: This 25/1 King George tip could be a Christmas Cracker on Boxing Day

Clan Des Obeaux and Thistlecrack in the 2018 King George VI Chase at Kempton

Liam Bramall

Published: December 23, 2024

Horse racing is in Liam's blood and his biggest passion is jumps racing. He can often be found at his favourite tracks; Chepstow and Cheltenham in the Autumn when the National Hunt action kicks off. In his own words: "I'm often referred to as a walking form book, a trait which comes in handy from time to time. My proudest tipping success to date was landing a whopping 682-1 accumulator at Epsom."

It’s another bumper Boxing Day, with 11 meetings taking place across Britain and Ireland. Kempton, Aintree and Wetherby host the six races that will be live on ITV. This means we’re providing our usual feast of overpriced outsiders and they include a 25/1 shot in the big race of the day. Check out our free tips page for daily content across British and Irish racing.

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12.45 Kempton

Tapley (33/1, bet365) isn’t the no-hoper his current price suggests here. His two starts over fences have been a little underwhelming so far but the handicapper has responded accordingly. The seven-year-old grey won a handicap hurdle off this mark in October and tries this trip for the first time. Suzy Smith has booked Charlie Deutsch for the ride and he has been riding particularly well on the big occasions so far this season.

Tapley

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1.35 Wetherby

Mr Incredible (25/1, bet365) was a smart performer over marathon trips for Willie Mullins and is set to make his debut for Sandy Thomson here. It’s noted that he’s back down to the same mark off which he was runner-up in the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter back in March and perhaps a return to form is on the cards.

Mr Incredible

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2.30 Kempton

The Real Whacker (25/1, William Hill) returned to form with victory in the Grade 2 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby and he’s capable of building on that. Whilst that form isn’t quite in line with his best efforts, it suggests he’s heading the right way once again. It makes no sense that he’s a bigger price than Bravemansgame and if reproducing the form that led him to Cheltenham Festival success in 2023, Patrick Neville’s stable star can certainly outrun these odds.

The Real Whacker

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