Kempton And Aintree All Set For Thrilling Boxing Day Cards

A dip in temperatures over Christmas is not expected to trigger any concerns for the amazing Boxing Day cards in shop at Kempton and Aintree.


Kempton hosts what promises 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 over night ahead of Boxing Day, the forecast must not difficulty racing fans ahead of the meeting.


Kempton clerk Barney Clifford said: "We were down to two degrees overnight and there is an easterly wind that is very cold.


" are given as excellent, great to soft in locations. Tony Martin exercised his runner this early morning and he thought it was charming ground, we remain in a great place.


"We have a got a frost forecast tonight and it may get down to minus one (degrees Celsius), but we must be OK on that as we have actually got liftoffs 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 an incredible card throughout the 2 days, we're actually eagerly anticipating it."


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


Clerk of the course Sulekha Varma said: "We're good to soft, soft in locations without any sign of any rain.


"It's turned colder today however we didn't get a frost this morning, we might get a lawn frost tomorrow however absolutely nothing of concern.


"We're eagerly anticipating a truly excellent day of racing."