'There's a risk of heavy showers on Boxing Day'

'There's a risk of heavy showers on Boxing Day at Kempton. The King George VI Chase is likely to be run on soft ground. L'Homme Presse is 13-8 with the race's sponsor to land a third Grade 1 win over fences. Long Walk Hurdle, Kauto Star Novices’ Chase and Christmas HURDLE are also on the ITV1 card. Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase will be shown in Wetherby. It's been dry since 7 o'clock last night. There was 14 mill of rain yesterday afternoon into the early part of the evening.

Wincanton has had 51mm of rain in the last seven days. The Somerset track had 18mm on Friday morning. There is a risk of heavy showers on Boxing Day. In Ireland, Leopardstown had 13mm in 13 days and the ground was yielding on Saturday. It is expected to turn colder on Monday. Exeter has 85mm since last week and is preparing for the New Year's Day meeting.

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