Article: Peter Thomas Column: Now, what's in my sack for little John Magnier..?; For Howard Johnson, County Durham trainer: Bugger all. He doesn't need any more Christmas presents after business tycoon Graham Wylie came down his chimney.(Sports)

Byline: Peter Thomas

IT'S that time of the year again, when the opportunity not to lose any money on the horses for three consecutive days is sullied only by the onset of the brussels-sprout season.

I hope the big man with the elf fetish brings you everything you crave this Christmas, and I hope you've finished your seasonal shoplifting on behalf of the once-a-year visitors we call family. For those of you still stumped as to what to buy for the great and good of racing, here are a few suggestions.

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