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Saturday 27 December 2025
Desert Orchid Chase Day
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Day two of the Festival is Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase Day. Named after the charismatic grey who made Kempton Park his own, the day is packed full of quality racing including the Mare’s Handicap Hurdle Race, the Wayward Lad Novices’ Steeple Chase and, of course, The Desert Orchid Chase.
The 27th December is perfect for those wanting to come Christmas racing without the worry of the big Boxing Day crowds.
Timings and races subject to change
| START TIME | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45PM | THE LADBROKES BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING JUVENILE HURDLE | 2m |
| 1:20PM | THE LADBROKES PLAY “1-2-FREE” ON FOOTBALL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE | 3m 121yds |
| 1:55PM | THE LADBROKES WAYWARD LAD NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (Grade 2) | 2m |
| 2:30PM | THE LADBROKES DESERT ORCHID HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (Grade 2) (LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE) | 2m |
| 3:08PM | THE LADBROKES GET REWARDED WITH LADBUCKS STEEPLE CHASE | 3m |
| 3:40PM | THE LADBROKES “GAFFER OF ALL ACCAS” HANDICAP HURDLE |
2m |
Watch the standout moments from the 2024 Ladbrokes Christmas Festival:
The Desert Orchid Chase
Dessie, as he was affectionately known, was laid to rest at Kempton Park on the 27th December 2006 - the same day as the inaugural running of the race which was won by the Alan King trained Voy Por Ustedes.
Soul Icon under Harry Cobden took the win in 2024.
Will you be here to witness the winner in 2025?
Great racing and a great day out
A fun day for all the family
PLAN YOUR DAY
Guide to Enclosures
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