Summary
Fact To File and Gaelic Warrior are the main horses expected to compete in the King George VI Chase horse race at Kempton on Boxing Day. The race will also feature The Jukebox Man, owned by Harry Redknapp, and other horses, with the event's future location at Kempton uncertain due to potential development plans.
Key Facts
- The King George VI Chase will take place at Kempton on Boxing Day.
- Fact To File and Gaelic Warrior are top contenders, both trained by Willie Mullins.
- Harry Redknapp owns The Jukebox Man, which will also compete in the race.
- The Jukebox Man previously won the Kauto Star Novices' Chase.
- Last year's first and second place horses, Banbridge and Il Est Francais, will compete again.
- The future of Kempton as a racecourse is uncertain due to possible redevelopment.
- Developers have options to build housing on the Kempton site, affecting its future as a racecourse.
- Jim Mullen of the Jockey Club mentioned the fate of Kempton is outside his control.