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Boxing Day Horse Racing Guide 2024

Boxing Day Racing Tips

Boxing Day is one of the highlights of the sporting year, with full fixture lists in football, and excellent racing across both sides of the Irish Sea.

It is one of the biggest betting days of the year, with significant cards of action at Kempton and Leopardstown in terms of clues for the Cheltenham Festival.

In total, eleven tracks host Boxing Day action, making a racecourse the perfect location to blow away the cobwebs and get some fresh air following a Christmas Day indoors.

If you fancy like heading to the Boxing Day races this year, you can find a rundown of each of this year’s meetings, below. Meanwhile, our trusted team of tipsters have also provided you with a list of the latest Boxing Day racing tips, free bets and bookmaker offers.

Cheltenham - March 12 2025
Cheltenham 13:20
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P Townend

Final Demand

J: P Townend
T: W P Mullins
P Townend

Final Demand

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Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 154
Days: 39
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
01/02/25Leopardstown22.2Soft11-101
28/12/24Limerick21.0Yielding - Soft11-41
10/03/24Lingstown24.0Soft12-21
Cheltenham 14:00
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J W Kennedy

Better Days Ahead

J: J W Kennedy
T: G Elliott
J W Kennedy

Better Days Ahead

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£10.00 Returns £90.00
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Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 152
Days: 31
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
09/02/25Navan23.8Soft - Heavy11-31
26/12/24Leopardstown24.5Good - Yielding11-102
17/11/24Navan20.7Yielding11-121
01/05/24Punchestown23.9Yielding11-103
15/03/24Cheltenham20.3Heavy11-71
Cheltenham 14:40
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D J O'Keeffe

Beckett Rock

J: D J O'Keeffe
T: H De Bromhead
D J O'Keeffe

Beckett Rock

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ladbrokes
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£10.00 Returns £260.00
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£10.00 Returns £260.00
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£10.00 Returns £260.00
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£10.00 Returns £260.00
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coral
£10.00 Returns £260.00
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£10.00 Returns £260.00
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copybet
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Age: 6
Weight: 11-1
OR: 140
Days: 18
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
22/02/25Fairyhouse20.0Soft11-122
02/02/25Leopardstown16.0Soft11-415
15/01/25Clonmel16.9Soft11-121
10/12/24Punchestown16.6Good - Yielding11-124
11/11/23Gowran Park16.0Heavy11-71
Cheltenham 15:20
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Miss Gina Andrews

Latenightpass

J: Miss Gina Andrews
T: T Ellis
Miss Gina Andrews

Latenightpass

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Age: 12
Weight: 10-11
OR: 144
Days: 53
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
18/01/25Ascot21.0Good11-2UR
13/12/24Cheltenham29.3Soft10-133
09/11/24Aintree21.1Good to Soft11-810
13/04/24Aintree34.3Soft10-1012
17/02/24Haydock24.3Heavy11-25
Cheltenham 16:00
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N de Boinville

Jonbon

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N de Boinville

Jonbon

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£10.00 Returns £18.00
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Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 171
Days: 53
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
18/01/25Ascot16.8Good11-101
07/12/24Sandown15.4Soft11-101
15/11/24Cheltenham15.9Good11-101
27/04/24Sandown15.4Good11-101
12/04/24Aintree19.9Soft11-101
Cheltenham 16:40
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Harry Skelton

Unexpected Party

J: Harry Skelton
T: D Skelton
Harry Skelton

Unexpected Party

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betfred
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betway
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coral
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Age: 10
Weight: 11-2
OR: 144
Days: 52
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
19/01/25Windsor16.1Soft11-42
15/11/24Cheltenham15.9Good11-84
11/11/24Carlisle15.9Good11-112
27/10/24Aintree19.9Good10-65
11/04/24Aintree15.8Soft11-4PU
Cheltenham 17:20
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Miss J Townend

Bambino Fever

J: Miss J Townend
T: W P Mullins
Miss J Townend

Bambino Fever

sbk
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bet365
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coral
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ladbrokes
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midnite
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parimatch
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william_hill
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betfair
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betway
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copybet
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paddy_power
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skybet
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4/1
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Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: 130
Days: 38
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
02/02/25Leopardstown16.0Soft11-71
31/12/24Punchestown18.4Soft11-111
05/05/24Stowlin24.0Soft11-111

Boxing Day 2024 Horse Racing Meetings

With eleven tracks hosting Boxing Day racing, it has never been easier to find a course nearby to attend to find a few winners. The following tracks will host racing action on December 26, 2024:

The standout racing action on Boxing Day in 2024 will come from Kempton Park, with the G1 King George VI Chase headlining an excellent two-day meet. Below, you can find out more about the action taking place at each track this year.

Kempton Park Boxing Day Racing

The Kempton Park Christmas Festival kicks off on Boxing Day, with the two-day meeting hosting one of the most prestigious races on the National Hunt calendar.

The King George VI Chase was first held in 1937, and is a significant prep for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Last year, the race was won by Hewick for trainer John Hanlon.

Boxing Day this year could also see the return to the track of Constitution Hill, with the Nicky Henderson-trained superstar looking for a third straight win in the Christmas Hurdle.

Wolverhampton Boxing Day Racing

A seven-race card is held on the all-weather at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day. It is a family-friendly afternoon of racing under the lights, with kids able to enter for free.

Fontwell Park Boxing Day Racing

Fontwell Park is an excellent location for Boxing Day racing, with the first race due off at 11:59. The seven-race jumps card is one of the most-attended fixtures of the season at the track, and exciting action is guaranteed.

The feature is the BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap Chase, which was won in 2023 by Gorcombe Moonshine for trainer Robert Walford.

Aintree Boxing Day Racing

Racing at Aintree on Boxing Day has been a welcome addition, with the 2023 fixture being a huge day at the Merseyside track.

The six-race card features competitive Grade One action, with the Formby Novices’ Hurdle being moved from Sandown to Aintree last year. Jango Baie was the winner of the race in 2023 for James Bowen and Nicky Henderson.

Market Rasen Boxing Day Racing

For those based in Lincolnshire, Market Rasen offers an excellent Boxing Day of horse racing action. A seven-race card gets underway at 12:05, with competitive fields likely throughout the day.

The feature is the Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase, which attracts a high-class field annually. In 2023, Landen Calling won for trainer Fergal O’Brien, beating Crosspark by a neck.

Sedgefield Boxing Day Racing

The scenic Durham track of Sedgefield hosts an excellent family-friendly afternoon of Boxing Day action. Six races are staged at the course, with the first due off at 11:45. Children under 17 go free with an adult, making it as affordable as it is exciting.

Wetherby Boxing Day Racing

There are few better locations to watch racing action, and Wetherby’s two-day Yorkshire Christmas Meeting gets underway on Boxing Day.

Gates open at 10am, with the first race due off at 11:52. The feature on the opening day is the Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase, which was won in 2023 by Venetia Williams-trained Fontaine Collonges.

Wincanton Boxing Day Racing

Family-friendly fun can be found at Wincanton in Somerset on Boxing Day, with Under 18s going free. Mince pies are offered on arrival, meaning you should get there early to avoid disappointment. A seven-race card at the track gets underway at 12:18.

Down Royal Boxing Day Racing (Northern Ireland)

An exciting seven-race card is staged at Northern Irish track Down Royal on Boxing Day. The first race is due off at 11:40, with competitive handicap hurdles and chases taking place throughout the day. The card is rounded off by a Hunters’ Chase and a Flat Race.

Leopardstown Boxing Day Racing (Ireland)

Outside of the Dublin Racing Festival, the Christmas Festival, which runs between Boxing Day and December 29, is the most popular meet at Leopardstown.

Across the meet, there are seven Grade One races, with live music and entertainment ensuring it is a perfect day out for the family. On Boxing Day, informative races include the G2 Mercedes-Benz South Dublin Juvenile Hurdle, the G2 Knight Frank Novice Hurdle and the G1 Racing Post Novice Chase.

The latter was won by Gordon Elliott-trained Found A Fifty, who would subsequently finish second in the G1 Arkle and win the G1 Maghull Novices’ Chase.

Limerick Boxing Day Racing (Ireland)

Heading to Limerick is a St. Stephen’s Day tradition in the mid-west, and there is plenty of action to get stuck into on the opening day of the festival.

The feature on day one is the G2 Lyons of Limerick Jaguar Land Rover Novice Hurdle, which was won in 2023 by Loughglynn for Willie Mullins.

Boxing Day Racing Tips

After an expensive Christmas, many race-goers who head to the Boxing Day horse racing fixtures are looking to either recoup some cash or simply get one up on their friends and family who are going with them!

For this reason, before you head to the Boxing Day horse racing, you need to check out the latest horse racing tips. From singles to trebles to Lucky 15s, we have every option covered. So, no matter how you like to bet, we have plenty of Boxing Day horse racing tips that can help you.

Remember, certain trainers, jockeys and horses all perform well around certain tracks. For example, our Boxing Day racing tips show that Paul Nicholls-trained horses usually go well at Kempton. Meanwhile, you’ll notice that other horses will round into form just in time for the Boxing Day fixtures.

So, before you head to a thrilling day of racing, make sure you’re armed with all the information you need to make an informed bet. And always gamble responsibly.

Boxing Day Free Bets

Boxing Day is a great time for free horse racing bets. After all, with so many popular Boxing Day fixtures taking place, almost all bookies offer free bets and sign-up offers that punters and race-goers can make the most of.

Interested in making the most of one of these great offers? Head over to our free bets page. Here we’ve listed all the best bookmaker signup offers available. Simply click on any banner, and you’ll be taken straight to the offer page you'll need to claim your bonuses.

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