King George VI Chase and Christmas Hurdle Highlights at Kempton on Boxing Day 2025
The King George VI Chase at Kempton is scheduled to start at 2:30pm on Boxing Day 2025, with speculation that this could be one of the final runnings of the race at this historic venue. Willie Mullins has entered two notable contenders for the event: Gaelic Warrior, who is among the favourites, and Fact To File. The race features an eight-runner field including The Jukebox Man and Jango Baie. Other runners have long odds, such as Banbridge at 14-1, Il Est Francais at 20-1, Djelo at 14-1, and Master Chewy at 100-1.
Earlier in the day, the supporting Christmas Hurdle will take place at 1:55pm, with Sir Gino making a return to hurdles while Constitution Hill rests. Kempton is expected to see a strong attendance on Boxing Day, helped by the absence of Premier League football that afternoon.
The Guardian will provide live coverage of the day's racing action with pre-race insights and race-by-race updates, beginning around 12:45pm, culminating in the King George VI Chase at 2:30pm.
