How many races are at Kempton on Boxing Day?
12
The Christmas Festival is the jewel in Kempton Park’s crown. Boasting 12 top quality races over two days, it’s a mid-season jump racing event not to be missed at Kempton’s historic racecourse in Surrey just 16 miles from central London.
Why has racing been abandoned at Kempton today?
Today’s meeting at Kempton has been abandoned due to ice crystals in the track.
What is the big race on Boxing Day?
the King George VI Chase
Tomorrow (26 December), we will be treated to the sight of some of the greatest National Hunt horses currently in training in the UK going head-to-head in the King George VI Chase, a horse race which has become synonymous to Boxing Day.
How many races does Kempton have?
The closest racecourse to central London, situated south-west of London, Kempton Park is famously home of the Christmas jumping showpiece, the King George VI Chase. Kempton also has a prominent flat racing presence and stages 90 flat races throughout the year on it’s Polytrack synthetic surface.
Will Kempton races go ahead?
Kempton’s Saturday meeting has been cleared to commence following a third inspection at the track an hour before the opening race.
What channel is Kempton racing on today?
What TV channel is Kempton on? You can watch the racing at Kempton on Racing UK. Racing UK is on Sky channel 426, Virgin channel 536, and UPC in Ireland on channel 411.
What TV channel is Kempton racing on?
Is there horse racing on Boxing Day on the TV?
What time is the King George on Boxing Day? The race will take place at 3.05pm and be shown live on ITV and Racing TV.
What horse racing is on TV Boxing Day?
Kempton King George: Tips, runners, odds, free bets, TV schedule for Boxing Day racing. Bryony Frost chases back-to-back victories in the £250,000 feature race of the festive period aboard Frodon. The tough-as-teak performer is one of ten entries for the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.
Who won the big race at Kempton today?
Tornado Flyer was a shock 28-1 winner of the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton. The outsider, trained by Willie Mullins, profited as front runners Frodon and Minella Indo went too fast.
Who is the best jockey at Kempton?
Rob Hornby
AW, Current year
| Top jockey | wins-rides | % |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Hornby | 10-37 | 27 |
| David Probert | 10-93 | 11 |
| Tom Marquand | 8-50 | 16 |
| Marco Ghiani | 8-54 | 15 |
How old is Kempton Racecourse?
The first ever race held at Kempton Park took place on the 18th July 1878.
What time does Kempton races start on Boxing Day?
26 December 2021 @ 12:40 pm Boxing Day racing focusses on the race that underpins the entire festival – The King George VI Steeple Chase. The race draws incredible talent as horses, jockeys and trainers compete to leave a permanent mark in racing history.
Who won 2.40 at Kempton?
Coral Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)
| Pos. (Draw) | Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey | Jockey Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16. Cobblers Dream (IRE) 10/1 Jack Quinlan Ben Case | Jack Quinlan Ben Case |
| br g Yeats (IRE) – Miss Parkington (IRE) (Bob Back) |
Where can I watch Kempton races?
Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app and through NOW TV. The action from Kempton will shown on Racing TV. Selected UK bookmakers will also have streams of the races available on their platforms.
What is the Kempton Park Christmas Hurdle?
Kempton Park racecourse is host to some of the best Jumps racing action, none more so than in the shape of the King George VI Chase and the Christmas Hurdle, in which we see some of the best pre-Cheltenham action each year. Find out all you need to know by viewing our Kempton racecards now.
How do you bet on Kempton Park horse racing?
Pick a horse to win or place in the race. Back both for an each way bet. A race which will surely go the way of a newcomer and the betting will provide more clues. GIA DARLING gets a tentative vote for the Gosdens ahead of Punda Maria, Makarova and Ducal Crown. Here you can find all the racecards, tips and results for today’s racing at Kempton.
What happens on Boxing Day at Huntingdon?
For many, Boxing Day at Huntingdon is as much a part of the festive ritual as presents under the tree, roast turkey and falling asleep in front of the TV on Christmas Day afternoon. The traditional December 26 th fixture is widely considered to be our Cambridgeshire track’s most popular raceday of the calendar.
What do you do on Boxing Day at Christmas?
AS far as Christmas traditions go, they don’t come much more exciting than the buzz of the King George on Boxing Day. Post the turkey, stuffing and gravy, put those feet up and enjoy what should be one of the biggest and best races of the season.