The racecourse has in excess of 30,000 visitors over the two days, so we don’t need to explain just how busy the area and the roads around Kempton Park can get. Public transport around the course is limited due to the Bank Holiday, so planning your visit is key – that’s why we’re here to help. We offer ample paid for and free car parking facilities including a local park and ride. We also offer a bus service from Richmond Station. We always advise that you pre-book tickets and car parking well in advance of the fixture. Certain premium areas do sell out – so avoid disappointment and book early. And did we mention that by booking in advance you could be in with the chance to win a KIA Soul car? On the actual day, arrive as early as you can. Gates open at 10am – our advice is to arrive as close to this time as you can. Have a wander around the racecourse and familiarise yourself with your surroundings and even enjoy some live music. There are plenty of food and drink concessions around the course – the main thing to do is relax and enjoy your day. Racing starts at 12.35pm on Saturday, December 26 – the card for the day is as follows: Race 1 The williamhill.com - Bonus Novices’ Hurdle Race Class 2 TPF £16,000 (About two miles for novice four years old and upwards) Weights: all to carry 11st Mares allowance: 7lb Penalties: a winner of a Class 4 or 5 hurdle race 5lb; of two hurdle races or of a Class 1–3 hurdle race 8lb Entry fee: £80 Race 2 The williamhill.com Feltham Novices’ Steeple Chase (in memory of Nigel Clark) Class 1 Grade 1 TPF £60,000 (About three miles for novice four years old and upwards) Weights: four years old 11st; five years old 11st 7lb Mares allowance: 7lb Entry fee: £300 Race 3 The williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle Race Class 1 Grade 1 TPF £100,000 (About two miles for four years old and upwards) Weights: all to carry 11st 7lb Mares allowance: 7lb Entry fee: £500 Race 4 The William Hill King George VI Steeple Chase Class 1 Grade 1 £200,000 (About three miles for four years old and upwards) Weights: four years old 11st 3lb; five years old and upwards 11st 10lb Mares allowance: 7lb Entry fee: £180 stake, £250 extra if not scratched by noon on December 8. £340 extra if entry confirmed Entry date: noon Tuesday, November 10 Supplementary entry: £10,000 by noon Saturday, December 21 Race 5 The williamhill.com - Poker Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase Class 3 TPF £15,000 (Two miles about four and a half furlongs for novice four years old and upwards rated 0–130) Penalties: after December 19, for each steeple chase won 7lb Entry fee: £75 Race 6 The williamhill.com - Sports Betting Handicap Hurdle Race Class 3 TPF £12,000 (Two miles about five furlongs for three years old and upwards rated 0–135) Penalties: after December 19, for each hurdle race won 7lb Entry fee: £60 On Sunday, December 27 racing commences at 12.55pm – the card for the day is as follows: Race 1 The williamhill.com - Blackjack Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle Race Class 3 TPF £10,000 (About two miles for novice three years old only) Weights: all to carry 10st 12lb Mares allowance: 7lb Penalties: a winner of a Class 4 or 5 hurdle race 6lb; of two hurdle races or of a Class 1–3 hurdle race 10lb Entry fee: £50 Race 2 The williamhill.com Novices’ Steeple Chase (registered as the Wayward Lad) Class 1 Grade 2 TPF £33,000 (About two miles for novice four years old and upwards) Weights: four years old 10st 11lb; five years old and upwards 11st 2lb Mares allowance: 7lb Penalties: after April 25, 2009, a winner of a Class 4 steeple chase 4lb; of a Class 1–3 steeple chase 6lb Entry fee: £165 Race 3 The williamhill.com - Bingo Mares Only Handicap Hurdle Race Class 2 TPF £30,000 (Three miles about half a furlong for four years old and upwards, mares and fillies only) Penalties: after December 19, for each hurdle race won 6lb Entry fee: £150 if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £30 if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Race 4 The williamhill.com Desert Orchid Steeple Chase Class 1 Grade 2 TPF £60,000 (About two miles for four years old and upwards) Weights: four years old 10st 9lb; five years old and upwards 11st Mares allowance: 7lb Penalties: after September 30 2008, a winner of a Class 3 weight-for-age steeple chase or Class 2 handicap steeple chase 4lb; of a Class 2 weight-for-age steeple chase or a Class 1 handicap steeple chase 6lb; of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 10lb Entry fee: £300 Race 5 The williamhill.com - Bonus 25 Handicap Steeple Chase Class 2 TPF £30,000 (About three miles for four years old and upwards rated 0 – 140 ) Penalties: after December 20, for each steeple chase won 7lb Entry Fee: £150 if the horse is rated 114 or higher, £30 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Race 6 The williamhill.com Casino Handicap Hurdle Race Class 3 TPF £10,000 (About two miles for three years old and upwards rated 0–130) Penalties: after December 19, for each hurdle race won 7lb Entry fee: £50 Going reports will be available for The William Hill Winter Festival from Monday, December 7. 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