Entain Unveils The Festive Four Program Linking England's Christmas Races

Entain and English horse racing partners have announced The Festive Four program. The program links the Christmas-period jumps meetings held at three racecourses. Under the partnership, there will be live coverage on ITV over four days, and the leading jockey and trainer will be rewarded.

The program begins on 26 December with the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park. The Ladbrokes Kauto Star Chase will be run at the same course on 27 December. These two races are part of the existing Ladbrokes Christmas Festival.

On 28 December, the Coral Welsh Grand National will be run at Chepstow. The program will close with the Coral Challow Hurdle at Newbury on 29 December. Each day has its own main race.

Trainer Joe Tizzard said the new schedule removes the need to choose between Kempton and Chepstow on 27 December. A limited four-day pass is being sold for about 76.71 euros and is valid until 15 December. Eligible members of the three racecourses will be able to enter all days free of charge.

Entain executive Simon Clare said bringing the meetings together will help promote the sport to a wider Christmas audience. Entain owns the sponsoring brands Ladbrokes and Coral. Other partners include The Jockey Club, Arena Racing Company, Newbury Racecourse and Racecourse Media Group. The British Horseracing Authority, ITV Racing and Great British Racing are also involved in the project.