Jubilation mixed with a measure of wary cynicism was the reaction when the Jockey Club announced a new proposal for Kempton Park
November 2019
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Talking Horses: good news for Kempton fans but a long battle awaits
The latest signs are positive for those who want to keep the site as a racecourse but all sides say the end is not in sight
August 2019
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Talking Horses: Kempton still for sale despite new sponsor for King George
Hopes that a new sponsorship deal could herald a more certain future for the King George VI Chase have been dashed by the Jockey Club confirming it still plans to sell Kempton for housing
July 2019
BHA will consider concerns over CCTV security weaknesses at Kempton Park
The British Horseracing Authority said it will consider security concerns over Kempton Park’s security cameras after beta-blocker found on Crowned Eagle
December 2018
Ruth Jefferson shows steel to put Waiting in King George frame
Trainer did not lose sleep over departure of three of her best horses in her first full season and sends out second-favourite Waiting Patiently for Boxing Day’s big race
Confidence growing in successful defence of King George by Might Bite
Might Bite has put a recent disappointment behind him and according to Yogi Breisner, the jumping guru, is in great shape for his defence of the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day
Coneygree on course to click in the King George VI on Boxing Day
A schooling session aboard Coneygree had Sean Bowen wreathed in smiles as he contemplates a first ride in the King George VI Chase next week
September 2018
Enable clash highlights Jockey Club’s short-sighted plan to sell Kempton
Two of the best Flat horses ever to set foot at the Surrey track clash at a course the Jockey Club is still determined to sell
December 2017
Might Bite wins King George VI Chase at Kempton for Nicky Henderson
The winner put in an excellent round of jumping and held off outsider Double Shuffle in the closing stages to justify favouritism
François Doumen gloomy over future of King George VI Chase at Kempton
The French trainer who five times plundered Kempton’s famous race and recalls the event’s ‘enormous buzz’ is bewildered by Jockey Club plans to close the track
Trainers joust over King George chances of Bristol De Mai and Might Bite
Nigel Twiston-Davies and Nicky Henderson talk up chances of their horses who head the betting for King George VI Chase on Boxing Day
October 2017
Racing grieves after groom fatally injured in incident at Kempton stables
A police investigation is under way following the death of a groomin his 50s in the stable yard at Kempton racecourse during a race meeting on Saturday
U S Navy Flag leads home Aidan O’Brien one-two-three-four in Dewhurst Stakes
U S Navy Flag, trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore, won the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket
Timeform lambasts Jockey Club for plan to close down Kempton racecourse
The respected racehorse ratings organisation say idea to move King George VI Chase to Sandown as unacceptable as moving the Grand National from Aintree
September 2017
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Talking Horses and racing tips for Chepstow, Lingfield and Kempton Park
Rigoletto is the best bet for the one-mile handicap at Chepstow on a day of intriguing contests ahead of a big racing weekend around Europe
April 2017
Racing news and tips: Khafoo Shememi gives Hannon hope for Guineas contenders
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Talking Horses: Saturday’s best bets for Doncaster, Kempton and beyond
