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The iconic boxing day meeting at kempton is going to be like no other as coronavirus restrictions mean there will be a limited number of boisterous racegoers in attendance.

Boxing day blink 182 lyrics. Run at grade 1 level the king george chase is considered to be second only to the cheltenham gold cup in importance as far as staying chases go within the british national hunt season. Kempton hosts arguably the card of the season on boxing day and weve got everything you need whether youre at the track or on your sofa. Boxing day itv racing tips.

The race was named after the new monarch king george in 1937 and following wwii moved to boxing day where it has become as much a part of the festive season as turkey and trimmings. Race 5 305pm king george vi chase grade 1. The race draws incredible talent as horses jockeys and trainers compete to leave a permanent mark in racing history.

A trio of selections for kemptons superb king george card were all set for a stunning boxing day card at kempton park kempton park on boxing day is one of the racing highlights of the whole season and this years six race card including the king george is stacked full of quality. Check out the latest king george betting odds and news as contenders stake their claims for kemptons boxing day group 1 showpiece t he 2020 running of the king george vi chase sees paul nicholls. Sky bet extra place race the king george 305 kempton.

The first ever winner was southern hero who remains the oldest ever winner at the age of 12 while the youngest ever king george hero was manicou in 1950 who just five when he claimed the victory for trainer peter cazalet. Race 5 305 ladbrokes king george vi chase grade 1 only six were declared in the end for the boxing day showpiece but what a field it is. Kempton parks king george vi chase run every year on boxing day as part of their christmas festival is a three mile chase featuring 18 fences.

The big race is only one of three grade 1 races on the 26th and there will be plenty of time to reinvest some winnings the very next day 27th with a further two grade races to look forward to. First run in 1937 the king george was of course names after the new british king at the time and was first run on boxing day in 1947 where it has remained ever since. The festive period is upon us which for horse racing fans means just one thing the king george vi is just around the corner.