Kempton And Aintree All Set For Thrilling Boxing Day Cards

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


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 nation has actually not been treated to a white Christmas and while there could be low readings over night ahead of Boxing Day, the projection needs to not problem 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 extremely cold.


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


"We have actually a got a frost projection tonight and it might come down to minus one (degrees Celsius), however we need to be OK on that as we have actually got liftoffs 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 an incredible card across the 2 days, we're actually eagerly anticipating it."


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


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


"It's turned chillier today however we didn't get a frost today, we may get a lawn frost tomorrow but absolutely nothing of issue.


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