Jump racing fans are already eagerly anticipating the return of the racehorse Long Run - and his amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen - following superb victories in the delayed 2010 William Hill King George VI Chase and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
The racecourse's managing director Amy Starkey said: "The William Hill Winter Festival at Kempton Park is as much a part of Christmas as turkey, mulled wine and mince pies.
"Fans of sport love Boxing Day at Kempton Park, and especially the William Hill King George VI Chase, the showpiece race made so famous by the exploits of racehorse legends Desert Orchid and Kauto Star. But we have a new King of Kempton now - and we are already excited about welcoming back Long Run to defend his crown.
"The best way for racing fans to guarantee their place to witness events unfold on Boxing Day is to book a 'Cracker' admission ticket in advance."
Visitors returning to Kempton Park will notice a big difference in the facilities in the main grandstand. Following a makeover during the summer, there is a brand new Costa Coffee shop, the 'Kings of Kempton' bars and an Italian Trattoria serving freshly baked pizzas, plus relaxed seating areas - which will all ensure a more comfortable William Hill Winter Festival experience than ever before.
'Cracker' tickets - which are available for both days of the festival - come with a book of vouchers for a racecard, a drink, a £10 bet with William Hill, and a discounted return visit to Kempton Park in the New Year.
The ticketing options are:
* Premier Cracker with reserved seat £60;
* Premier Cracker £45;
* Paddock Cracker £30.
Tickets for the Festival Enclosure can also be bought in advance. They cost £12.
Car parking tickets, which can be ordered in advance too, cost £5, £8 and £15.
On the second day of the William Hill Winter Festival - on Tuesday 27 December - the prices are £25 for Premier Cracker and £18 for Paddock Cracker tickets.
The Festival Enclosure on day two is £8 in advance, while car parking is £3 or £5.
Disabled parking is free of charge, as is parking in the centre of the racecourse on both days.
Bookings can be made online at boxingdayraces.co.uk or by calling the box office on 0844 579 3008.
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Kempton Park media office on 01932 782292
About The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club is at the heart of racing in Great Britain as the largest commercial group in the sport. Its interests include:
Jockey Club Racecourses: Responsible for the operation of a diversified portfolio of 14 racecourses in Great Britain: Aintree, Carlisle, Cheltenham, Epsom Downs, Exeter, Haydock Park, Huntingdon, Kempton Park, Market Rasen, Newmarket, Nottingham, Sandown Park, Warwick and Wincanton.
The group stages four of the five 'Classics' of Flat racing (the Derby and the Oaks at Epsom Downs and the 1,000 Guineas and 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket), as well as the Cheltenham Festival and the Grand National at Aintree.
Jockey Club Estates: The property and land management company responsible for the management and administration of more than 5,000 acres of land in and around the racing training centres of Newmarket and Lambourn, as well as an extensive property portfolio, including the Jockey Club Rooms.
The National Stud: Transferred from Government to The Jockey Club in 2008, The National Stud is a commercial thoroughbred breeding enterprise with a commitment to provide training and educational programmes.
Racing Welfare: A racing charity and company limited by guarantee with The Jockey Club being the sole member. The principal objective of Racing Welfare is to provide help to those in need who work or have worked in the thoroughbred industry, and their dependants.
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