Our man Sam Twiston-Davies reflects on the King George and looks ahead to a strong book of rides at Newbury

IF you see me with a grin on my face at Newbury today — it’s because I’m still smiling from Boxing Day.

Ask any jump jockey what they would  want most for Christmas and they’ll tell you ‘to win the King George’.

Well, Santa  sent me Clan Des Obeaux — and I’m still walking on air after his Kempton win.

Not that I was the only one to be celebrating a big-race win over the Festive period.

It was great to see Jack Tudor win the Welsh National. He’s only 17 and, being a local lad, too, it must have been a dream win.

I have been trying to watch as much of the Irish action as well. For me there have been two standout performances over there this week — Rachael Blackmore and the super win by Faugheen.

Vienna Court (12.05) is a nice mare and  is getting the hang of things now and I’m hopeful of a good run on handicap debut.

I’ve a good chance on Moving In Style (2.25).  He ran a cracker at Haydock last time and  stays well. Kilpin (12.40) makes his debut and is a lovely horse for the future. He’s one to watch.