Kempton And Aintree All Set For Thrilling Boxing Day Cards

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


Kempton hosts what pledges to be a remarkable 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 nation has actually not been dealt with to a white Christmas and while there could be low readings overnight ahead of Boxing Day, the forecast needs to not problem racing fans ahead of the meeting.


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


"Ground conditions are provided as excellent, excellent to soft in places. Tony Martin exercised his runner this early morning and he believed it was beautiful ground, we remain in a good place.


"We have actually a got a frost forecast tonight and it may come down to minus one (degrees Celsius), but we must be OK on that as we have actually got liftoffs and landings covered, and vulnerable locations.


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 sensational card throughout the 2 days, we're truly 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 stated: "We're great to soft, soft in locations with no indication of any rain.


"It's turned cooler today however we didn't get a frost this morning, we may get a yard frost tomorrow but absolutely nothing of issue.


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