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Published 14:49 18 Dec 2025 GMT
Updated 15:52 18 Dec 2025 GMT

The Paddock podcast panel have provided their big three tips for Friday and Saturday’s racing action.
The Paddock is a brand new weekly show bringing together some of the most legendary voices in racing.
This week on The Paddock, host Oli Bell is joined by fellow racing broadcasters Rishi Persad and Tom Stanley, alongside legendary jockey Ted Walsh.
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"Vanderpoel is a very well treated horse. I think back in trips, he didn't see it out last time. Yeah, I think he'll go very close."
"I'm going for an Ascot specialist back at Ascot: Victtorino. It was disappointing in the race formerly known as the Hennessy, the Coral Gold Cup, but back at Ascot this horse has an unbelievable record there. I think he needed the run. He's my pick this week."
"I'm gonna go for Wilful. I'm hoping that Jonjo and AJ O'Neill's stable are gonna be picking up their form a little bit. Horse has got really good form with Celtic Dino, Alexei, horses have obviously risen in the handicap, and therefore makes Wilful fairly well handicapped. I'm hoping that he gives me another winner."
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