In Wednesday's free bet builder tips, Newcastle United and Brentford will battle it out for a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

The final eight are in action today as the Quarter-Finals take place at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday, January 1.

The pressure is on Arsenal to keep pace with Liverpool when they face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday, January 1.

Pic D’Orhy made light work of last year’s race and although he was made to work harder this time around, the 4/9 favourite did enough to defend his crown.

Lucky Place handed Nicky Henderson a much-needed boost when he claimed the Howden Ascot Hurdle on Saturday afternoon.

Brighterdaysahead defeated the reigning champion, State Man, in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown, establishing herself as a top-tier contender.

A defiant performance saw Royale Pagaille defend his Betfair Chase crown on Saturday afternoon, handing owner Rich Ricci his 100th Grade One winner in the process.

Having only been added as a supplementary entry to the field on Monday, it’s now confirmed he’ll make the trip to Merseyside from Ireland.

Gordon Elliott is sticking to a winning formula for Stayers' Hurdle favourite Teahupoo and has talked up the chances of Mares' Hurdle prospect Brighterdaysahead.

Gordon Elliott has claimed the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase trophy a record seven times and he’s set his sights on number eight.