Kempton And Aintree All Set For Thrilling Boxing Day Cards

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A dip in temperatures over Christmas is not anticipated 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 nation has actually not been dealt with to a white Christmas and while there could be low readings over of Boxing Day, the projection must not problem racing fans ahead of the conference.


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


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


"We have actually a got a frost projection tonight and it may get down to minus one (degrees Celsius), however we should be OK on that as we've got take-offs and landings covered, and susceptible 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 phenomenal 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 feature, and they too are faring well ahead ground-wise ahead of Boxing Day.


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


"It's turned chillier today but we didn't get a frost this morning, we might get a grass frost tomorrow however nothing of concern.


"We're looking forward to an actually great day of racing."