New Year's Eve: Racing Bet of the Day

By Ryan Skidmore

Newbury

15:00 - Hermes Allen 6/4 2pt win

Paul Nicholls will be looking for his 3rd Challow Hurdle victory in as many years today with HERMES ALLEN. He backed up his visually impressive Stratford success with a bloodless victory at Cheltenham, beating some nice types. They have spent a lot of money on this horse, will have primed for this day and he will be tough to beat as long as coping with the ground.

4 Hermes Allen

Age: 5 Weight: 11-7 Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls

Form: 31-11