Lucky Place at Newbury: 11:53 Tips, Betting, and Prediction

First up at Newbury for the 'Race 1 Hooorrrraaaayyyy It's Christmas Queens Arms 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase' at 11:53 on a cheeky Wednesday morning, we've got 'Lucky Place' stepping up. This 6-year-old, trained by N J Henderson and ridden by N de Boinville, is hitting the turf under good to soft to soft in places conditions. Sporting a rather short live price of 1.4, Lucky Place isn’t leaving much on the table for punters looking for a big win, but the implied confidence here should be noted. With an overall 25% win rate from 8 races over the past two years, this gelding might not be the most prolific, but when he wins, he wins well. Now, what's interesting about Lucky Place isn't just his history, but also who's backing him in the paddock. Trainer N J Henderson has been throwing winners left, right, and center recently with a 30% strike rate (17 wins from 57 races) in the last 30 days. When Henderson teams up with de Boinville, the results speak volumes – a 26% win rate over the last 60 days. While this chap hasn’t shown a fondness for Newbury just yet, the team behind him means business. Peeking quickly at the competitors, 'Jig's Forge' ridden by Ben Jones and helmed by trainer B Pauling, stands out with a 20% win rate in recent ventures. This duo’s performance might give Lucky Place a run for his money despite a longer live price at 3. Yet, it's not enough to sway our prediction – Lucky Place is still the one to beat in this race. So, buckle up, place those bets on Lucky Place, and may the odds be ever in your favor for a festive punt! Remember, always bet responsibly and enjoy the race!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 17th December 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL	SP
2^nd	2. Lucky Place					12⁵
1^st	1. Jig's Forge					10¹

Newbury 11:53

Race 1 Hooorrrraaaayyyy It's Christmas Queens Arms 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (2m 6f 93y)

17th Dec 25