Kempton And Aintree All Set For Thrilling Boxing Day Cards

A dip in over Christmas is not anticipated to cause any issues for the exciting Boxing Day cards in shop at Kempton and Aintree.


Kempton hosts what pledges to be an unforgettable renewal of the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase, where the Willie Mullins-trained duo of Fact To File and Gaelic Warrior are set for a rematch after their scintillating John Durkan clash.


The country has actually not been dealt with to a white Christmas and while there might be low readings overnight ahead of Boxing Day, the forecast ought to not trouble racing fans ahead of the conference.


Kempton clerk Barney Clifford said: "We were down to 2 degrees over night and there is an easterly wind that is really cold.


"Ground conditions are provided as excellent, great to soft in locations. Tony Martin exercised his runner this morning and he thought it was beautiful ground, we remain in a good location.


"We have actually a got a frost projection tonight and it may get down to minus one (degrees Celsius), however we must be OK on that as we have actually got take-offs and landings covered, and vulnerable areas.


Jockeys before the Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices ´ Chase on King George VI Chase Day at Kempton Park (Steven Paston for the Jockey Club)


"It's a phenomenal card across the two days, we're actually anticipating it."


Aintree are likewise set to stage a Grade One card with the William Hill Formby Novices' Hurdle the feature, and they too are prospering ahead ground-wise ahead of Boxing Day.


Clerk of the course Sulekha Varma said: "We're excellent to soft, soft in places with no indication of any rain.


"It's turned cooler today but we didn't get a frost this early morning, we might get a grass frost tomorrow but nothing of concern.


"We're anticipating a truly good day of racing."