Nicky Henderson at Kempton Park — Record, Stats & Runners
Last updated: 28 March 2026
Nicky Henderson is one of Kempton Park's most successful trainers, with a particularly strong record at the Sunbury venue's prestigious Christmas meetings. The Seven Barrows maestro has won numerous Grade 1 contests here, including multiple renewals of the King George VI Chase and Christmas Hurdle. Henderson's runners are always respected at Kempton, especially in the big staying chases and intermediate hurdle contests that suit his training methods perfectly.
Nicky Henderson at Kempton Park — Analysis
Henderson's Kempton record is built around the venue's flagship Christmas meeting, where he's claimed multiple Grade 1 victories in the King George VI Chase and Christmas Hurdle. His runners excel on Kempton's flat, galloping track which suits the bold-jumping types that emerge from Seven Barrows. The trainer particularly targets the staying chases here, with horses like Long Run and Might Bite delivering memorable King George victories.
Henderson's strike rate improves dramatically during the winter months at Kempton, when the ground conditions typically favour his string. He's less active during the summer all-weather season, preferring to wait for the jumps campaign proper. His juveniles and novices also perform well in Kempton's graded contests, often using races here as stepping stones to Cheltenham Festival targets.
Back Henderson's runners at Kempton during the Christmas period when his strike rate soars in the big staying contests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicky Henderson's best race at Kempton Park?
Henderson has particular success in the King George VI Chase and Christmas Hurdle, having won both races multiple times with different horses including Long Run, Might Bite and Buveur D'Air.
When is the best time to back Nicky Henderson at Kempton?
Henderson's runners perform best at Kempton during the winter months, particularly around the Christmas meeting when he targets the venue's Grade 1 contests with his top-class staying chasers and hurdlers.
Does Nicky Henderson run horses on Kempton's all-weather track?
Henderson rarely runs horses on Kempton's all-weather surface, preferring to focus on the jumps meetings where his National Hunt string can showcase their talents in graded contests.
Back Nicky Henderson's runners at Kempton Park's Christmas meeting
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