Kempton outlines contingency plans

Kempton have confirmed plans to switch the William Hill King George VI Chase to Monday should the track fail a 12 noon inspection today.

The £200,000 (€235,444) feature is due to be staged on St Stephen's Day along with the Grade One williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle but clerk of the course Brian Clifford admits the venue is facing an uphill battle during the current cold spell.