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Frodo is ready to defend his title of King George VI Chase, but faces competition from his stable mate and two-time winner, the Clan Des Obeaux, while Cheltenham Gold Cup heroine Minella Indo has come from Ireland. for his second round of the campaign.
A crisp field of nine will go post to 15:05 to The day after Christmas but who do our horse racing experts want to emerge victorious?
Hunting Tips for King George VI
Matt Chapman: It is not impossible that Frodo could start again for Nicholls who is aiming for a thirteenth record success in the great race. However, I can’t help but think that MINELLA INDO is the one to beat for Henry de Bromhead and lady of the moment Rachael Blackmore.
Mick Fitzgerald: I won the King George for Paul Nicholls and this man is a genius. When he targets a horse in a race, he is brilliant there. I have the impression that he has targeted the entire CLAN DES OBEAUX season around this race. He will be there for this competition and being a two-time winner of the race, he loves the track. Soil is not a problem either.
Rice power: ASTERION FORLONGE may have won the John Durkan Chase at Punchestown last time around but knocked down their rider on the second to last, as he was traveling well. It will be an open-hearted watch but if he moves, the race is made for him.
Ruby Walsh: Asterion Forlonge was traveling very well before last stumbling upon the John Durkan in Punchestown. He has a chance but the race is caught up for MINELLA INDO. It will suit him and he also has cheeks for the first time. He’s the best horse and he has what it takes in Kempton, it’s a really good jump. I can see him sitting behind Frodo and making a move later.
Time form: Gold Cup hero MINELLA INDO, who wears cheeks for the first time, left a firm impression that he needed to run behind Frodo when he reappeared from Down Royal and can bounce back into his Gold Cup form and continue the dominance of Henry de Bromhead on the upper jumps. prices in Great Britain. The Obeaux clan, who are aiming for a third victory in this area, may give him the most to do in front of Frodo.
King George VI Hunting Tips Summary
Matt Chapman – Minella Indo
Mick Fitzgerald – Clan Des Obeaux
Paddy Power – Asterion Forlonge
Ruby Walsh – Minella Indo
Shape of Time – Minella Indo
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