Kempton And Aintree All Set For Thrilling Boxing Day Cards

A dip in temperature levels over Christmas is not expected to trigger any issues for the exciting Boxing Day cards in shop at Kempton and Aintree.


Kempton hosts what promises 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 after their scintillating John Durkan clash.


The nation has actually not been dealt with to a white Christmas and while there might be low readings overnight ahead of Boxing Day, the projection needs to not difficulty racing fans ahead of the meeting.


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 offered as good, good to soft in places. Tony Martin exercised his runner today and he thought it was beautiful ground, we're in a great location.


"We have 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 susceptible 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 sensational card throughout the 2 days, we're really eagerly anticipating it."


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


Clerk of the course Sulekha Varma stated: "We're good to soft, soft in locations with no indication of any rain.


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


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