Kempton And Aintree All Set For Thrilling Boxing Day Cards

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


Kempton hosts what guarantees to be a memorable 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 not been dealt with 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.


Barney Clifford stated: "We were down to two degrees over night and there is an easterly wind that is really cold.


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


"We have actually a got a frost projection tonight and it might come down to minus one (degrees Celsius), but we need to 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 a sensational card across the two 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 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 without any indication of any rain.


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


"We're eagerly anticipating an actually good day of racing."