A Day at the Races (Without Leaving London)

Kempton Park is a great place to spend a day in London. It's 45 minutes from Waterloo station. The park is the ideal venue for a race day without leaving Greater London, as it's located in the heart of the capital.

How The Day Works at Kempton Park is a guide to the day at the races. Find a good spot in the grandstand and you can see the winners’ post. Before the race, look at horses in parade ring and place bets on the course or online. Once the horse and jockey have finished, you should go to congratulate them and collect the winnings.

Kempton Park hosts both flat and jumps racing. The next big event at Kemptons is the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival, which boasts twelve races over two days. Tickets for this event tend to sell out fast, so it's advisable to book ahead.

Paul Nicholls is the most successful trainer in the history of the King George VI Chase. His horse Bravemansgame is favourite to win the race this year. Braveman has won over three miles at Kempton before. A Day at the Races (Without Leaving London) is a book by Simon Tisdall.