Perfect conditions ahead of King George day
Ground will be softer for Sunday, though.
Conditions at Kempton ahead of the two-day Ladbrokes Christmas Festival are set to be “perfect” for Boxing Day. While the going may ride considerably slower for Sunday’s meeting, which sees Altior return to action in the Desert Orchid Chase, runners in the King George VI Chase on Saturday should have no complaints. Clerk of the course Barney Clifford said on Christmas Day: “We had a sharp frost overnight, but because the ground temperatures are so warm at the minute it was only a grass frost.King George going update!!
Here’s the latest from Barney Clifford direct from the course…pic.twitter.com/H2efRQX251 — Grant James Thomas (@Grant_Some92) December 25, 2020
“It walks as good as I’ve ever had it really. I’ve called it good to soft, but one can find good ground as well. “Kempton is unique, though, in that it can walk quick but ride a little bit slower, but it’s perfect conditions and I’m looking forward to a fantastic couple of days. “There is heavy rain forecast on Boxing Day night, which will be a bit of a deterrent for some on the second day, but we’ll see what happens. “There is the odd risk of a shower overnight tonight. I’ve spoken to my father in Cork and he always says they get the weather before we do and hopefully it won’t be too bad.”
Clan Des Obeaux and Cyrname two of nine horses declared for the @Ladbrokes King George VI Chase @kemptonparkrace on Boxing Day pic.twitter.com/z4urVdKO7P
— PA Racing (@PAracing) December 23, 2020
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