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Saturday 27 December 2025

Desert Orchid Chase Day

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A DAY FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY

 

Day two of the Festival is Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase Day. Named after the charismatic grey who made Kempton Park his own, the day is packed full of quality racing including the Mare’s Handicap Hurdle Race, the Wayward Lad Novices’ Steeple Chase and, of course, The Desert Orchid Chase.

 

The 27th December is perfect for those wanting to come Christmas racing without the worry of the big Boxing Day crowds.

GATES OPEN

11:00AM

FIRST RACE

12:45PM

LAST race

3:40PM

START TIME RACE DISTANCE
12:45PM THE LADBROKES BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING JUVENILE HURDLE 2m
1:20PM THE LADBROKES PLAY “1-2-FREE” ON FOOTBALL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE 3m 121yds
1:55PM THE LADBROKES WAYWARD LAD NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (Grade 2)  2m
2:30PM THE LADBROKES DESERT ORCHID HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (Grade 2) (LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE)  2m
3:08PM THE LADBROKES GET REWARDED WITH LADBUCKS STEEPLE CHASE  3m
3:40PM

THE LADBROKES “GAFFER OF ALL ACCAS” HANDICAP HURDLE 

 2m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're thinking about joining us or have just booked tickets, find out all you need to know about attending the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival here.

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Raceday style

Raceday style

What to Wear?
At Kempton Park Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”.

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GUIDE TO ENCLOSURES

GUIDE TO ENCLOSURES

Choose the perfect spot for you with our guide to the enclosures at the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival.

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Make your raceday experience at the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival on 26 & 27 December 2025 one to remember!

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The Desert Orchid Chase

 

Dessie, as he was affectionately known, was laid to rest at Kempton Park on the 27th December 2006 - the same day as the inaugural running of the race which was won by the Alan King trained Voy Por Ustedes.

 

Soul Icon under Harry Cobden took the win in 2024, will you be here to witness the winner in 2025?

Great racing and a great day out

A fun day for all the family

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