RACING fans are in for a treat with 10 meetings across Great Britain and Ireland on Boxing Day!
So sit back and enjoy the top-class action as we guide you through all you need to know on the big day of racing.
KEMPTON
The big meeting of the day is of course at Kempton where the King George takes place. The ITV cameras will be heading to the track and broadcasting the racing from 1.20pm – 3.05pm with the Grade 1 King George due off at 3.05pm.
Race schedule: There are six races on the card with the first contest due off at 12.50pm and the final race at 3.40pm.
Feature races: Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices' Chase (1.55pm), Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle (2.30pm) and the Grade 1 King George VI Chase (3.05pm).
Going: The going is currently Soft.
TV channel: You can watch all the racing at Kempton on Racing TV (Sky channel 426, Virgin channel 536). ITV 1 will show four races between 1.20pm – 3.05pm.
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LEOPARDSTOWN (IRE)
It's the first day of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival and we are in for a treat. The Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase is the highlight of the day due off at 2.20pm.
Race schedule: There are seven races on the card with the first race due off at 12.10pm and the final race at 3.30pm.
Feature races: Grade 2 Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle (1.10pm), Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase (2.20pm).
Going: The going is currently Soft, Yielding in places.
TV channel: You can watch all the racing from Leopardstown on Racing TV (Sky channel 426, Virgin channel 536). If you're in Ireland RTE2 will show the racing from 1.10pm-2.55pm.
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WETHERBY
Wetherby hosts another good card for us to get stuck into with the Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase the highlight of the day.
Race schedule: There are seven races on the card with the first contest due off at 11.55pm and the final race at 3.20pm.
Feature races: Grade 3 Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (2.10pm).
Going: The going is currently Soft.
TV channel: You can watch all the racing at Wetherby on Racing TV (Sky channel 426, Virgin channel 536). ITV 1 will show just the one race at 2.10pm.
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SEDGEFIELD
The action slows down a bit at Sedgefield as they host a standard National Hunt card.
Race schedule: Another seven race card with the first contest due off at 11.50pm and the final race at 3.15pm.
Feature races: None.
Going: The going is currently Soft, Good to Soft in Places.
TV channel: You can watch all the action from Sedgefield on Sky Sports Racing (Sky channel 415, Virgin channel 535).
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DOWN ROYAL (IRE)
One of three Irish National Hunt Cards, Down Royal hosts a competitive raceday with plenty of runners.
Race schedule: Seven races on the card with the first race due off at 12.00pm and the final race at 3.20pm.
Feature races: None.
Going: The going is currently Yielding, Yielding to Soft in Places.
TV channel: You can watch all the racing at Down Royal on Racing TV (Sky channel 426, Virgin channel 536).
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LIMERICK (IRE)
The racing action steps up a gear at Limerick as they host a cracking meeting with the Grade 1 Novice Chase the highlight which sees exciting prospect Faugheen and Samcro going head-to-head back on the track.
Race schedule: A seven race card with the first race due off at 12.25pm and the final race at 3.50pm.
Feature races: Grade 1 Matchbook Betting Exchange Novice Chase (2.40pm).
Going: The going is currently Heavy.
TV channel: You can watch all the racing at Limerick on Racing TV (Sky channel 426, Virgin channel 536).
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MARKET RASEN
Market Rasen hosts a decent National Hunt card with the Lincolnshire National the big race at the track.
Race schedule: There are seven races on the card with the first race due off at 12.05pm and the final race at 3.25pm.
Feature races: Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase (2.15pm).
Going: The going is currently Good to Soft, Soft in Places.
TV channel: You can watch all the racing from Market Rasen on Racing TV (Sky channel 426, Virgin channel 536).
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FONTWELL
Fontwell are back with their annual Boxing Day card and there's a decent turnout at the Southern track.
Race schedule: There are seven races on the card with the first race due off at 12.15pm and the final race at 3.35pm.
Feature races: None.
Going: The going is currently Heavy.
TV channel: You can watch all the racing from Fontwell on Sky Sports Racing (Sky channel 415, Virgin channel 535).
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WINCANTON
There's a decent little card at Wincanton with seven races scheduled to take place.
Race schedule: There are seven races on the card with the first race due off at 12.20pm and the final race at 3.45pm.
Feature races: None.
Going: The going is currently Heavy, Soft in places.
TV channel: You can watch all the action from Wincanton on Racing TV (Sky channel 426, Virgin channel 536).
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WOLVERHAMPTON
Just one Flat race meeting on Boxing Day as Wolverhampton hosts a seven-race card.
Race schedule: There are seven races on the card with the first race due off at 1.40pm and the final race at 4.55pm.
Feature races: Betway Conditions Stakes (4.55pm).
Going: The all-weather Tapeta track is rated as Standard.
TV channel: You can watch all the racing from Wolverhampton on Sky Sports Racing (Sky channel 415, Virgin channel 535).
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