Horse racing tips December 24: Horses you must back at Wolverhampton, Kempton and Fontwell

Cobden, 21, had the option of returning to the saddle of last year's winner Clan Des Obeaux. Paul Nicholls is seeking a record 11th victory in the race. Cyrname has become the highest rated jumper after his success at Ascot in February. Verdana Blue can upset her better fancied stable companion by making it a second successive victory at Kempton's Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle. Aso is the turkey in this contest. He finished last of the six runners behind Cyr name at the Ascott in Feburary. Footpad is worth a couple of quid at 10-1.

Horse racing tips December 24: Horses you must back at Wolverhampton, Kempton and Fontwell.