Ladbrokes King George VI Chase
Grade 1, Kempton Park 14:30
£250,000 guaranteed,
4yo plus,
3m, Class 1  
Thursday 26th December 2024

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Trained by Joseph O'Brien, Banbridge is targeting the race following his late exit at Cork on Sunday December 8.

Despite a disappointing reappearance in the Fortria Chase at Navan last month, Banbridge showed he was back to his best in the Hilly Way Chase, where he looked set to challenge dual Champion Chase hero Energumene before unseating Richie Deegan at the final fence.

O'Brien has reported that Banbridge emerged from the incident unscathed and is now aiming for a long-term plan, tackling three miles over fences for the first time since his point-to-point days. "He’s come out of it fine and I was very pleased with him. Giving Energumene 10lb, to give him a little bit of a fright at the last I thought was a great run over that trip," said O'Brien.

Banbridge has previously won at Kempton, notably claiming the Grade Two Silviniaco Conti Chase in January, and is currently priced at 10-1 by Ladbrokes for the King George.

Another notable contender is Grey Dawning, who has made an incredible recovery after his second-place finish in the Betfair Chase at Haydock Park. Trainer Dan Skelton initially planned to give Kempton a wide berth but has now decided to enter Grey Dawning in the race, confident in his outstanding physical condition.

The race also features strong Irish contenders like Envoi Allen, L’Homme Presse, and Corbetts Cross, with Envoi Allen being a general 7-1 shot.

JP McManus is set to be doubly represented in his quest for a first victory in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase, with Spillane's Tower set to be supplemented.

The field is shaping up to be highly competitive, promising an exciting and thrilling contest on Boxing Day.

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Ladbrokes King George VI Chase
£250,000 guaranteed, 4yo plus, 3m, Class 1
16 remaining entries
Going:

NO. FORM HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER JOCKEY
1 362-3P Ahoy Senor 9 11-10 Lucinda Russell
2 19-14U Banbridge 8 11-10 Joseph O'Brien
3 256-23 Bravemansgame 9 11-10 Paul Nicholls
4 2F13-2 Corbetts Cross 7 11-10 Emmet Mullins
5 3224-1 Envoi Allen 10 11-10 Henry De Bromhead
6 221-11 Found A Fifty 7 11-10 Gordon Elliott
7 1P2-22 Ga Law 8 11-10 Jamie Snowden
8 1-3134 General En Chef 8 11-10 Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm
9 122-P3 Ginny's Destiny 8 11-10 Paul Nicholls
10 2113-2 Grey Dawning 7 11-10 Dan Skelton
11 6-3232 Hewick 9 11-10 Miss Tara Lee Cogan
12 115-1P Il Est Francais 6 11-10 Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm
13 1/416- Jungle Boogie 10 11-10 Henry De Bromhead
14 U/124- L'Homme Presse 9 11-10 Venetia Williams
15 313-62 Protektorat 9 11-10 Dan Skelton
16 F/1F-1 Royale Pagaille 10 11-10 Venetia Williams

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