Punters looking to clear festive hangovers may wish to by-pass the 20 runner Coral Welsh National as it looks a puzzle guaranteed to add a few more headaches.

However, it looks a cracking contest and rewards will be rich if we can nominate the winner in this competitive handicap.

Trainer Paul Nicholls has already had a Christmas to remember thanks to stable star Kauto Star on Boxing Day and bids to win this race for the third year in-a-row with three runners including last year’s winner L’Adventure who is an 8/1 chance with betterbet.com to repeat the feat. Nicholls also saddles top weight My Will who has place chances at 16/1.

However, for the winner we look to the feather weights – and the bottom of the handicap where TWELVE PACES for trainer David Pipe catches the eye. A 14/1 chance with betterbet.com we select him as an each-way bet. He has progressed well this season and judging by his winning performance at Carlisle in heavy ground looks to have the requisite stamina in abundance for this marathon.