Boxing Day: Declared runners for the Kempton showpieces

Bravemansgame and L’Homme Presse are among a final field of nine horses declared for the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Paul Nicholls has long considered the Boxing day showpiece as a tailor-made target for Bravemans game. Venetia Williams-trained L'Hommes Presses is challenging Braveman's position. Royal Pagaille and Envoi Allen are also in the field. The horse won the Down Royal Champion Chase on his latest appearance. It was his first start over the King. George trip of three miles.

Constitution Hill is set to face just four rivals in the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle. Nicky Henderson's charge was sensational in last season's Supreme Novices’ HURDLE at Cheltenham and reappeared in Fighting Fifth at Newcastle. Epatante, who won the Champion HURLLE and dual Christmas hurdles, will take part in Sunbury. Alan King's stable stalwart Sceau Royal has won 17 races over hurdles and fences combined. Harry Fry's Metier and Chris Gordon's Highway One O Two have more experience.

Champ and Paisley Park will meet again in the rescheduled Ladbrokes Long Walk Hurdle. The race was due to be run at Ascot before Christmas but the cold snap saw the fixture cancelled. Goshen will be stepping to three miles for the first time. Not So Sleepy, Miranda and Notso Sleepys are also in a five-strong field.

Nicholls has a strong hand in the Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’ Chase. Gelino Bello and McFabulous will be ridden by Bryony Frost and Harry Cobden. Dan Skelton runs Galia Des Liteaux rather than Ballygrifincottage. Mortlach from Fergal O‘Brien”s yard is the final contender for Grade One honours.

Lydia Hislop and Ruby Walsh are the declared runners for the Kempton showpieces on Boxing Day.

Quiz Of The Year takes place on Boxing Day at 9.30 am.