Kempton Racecard - Monday 26th December

TheLadbrokes King George VI Chase is one of the most prestigious jump racesinthe calendar and the roll of honour speaksfor itself with all-time greats likeDesert Orchid and KautoStar entering Racing folklorethankstotheir incredible recordsinthe race.

This year we have afantastic field forthe race,and abrilliant supporting castfor all the Ladbrokes-sponsored Grade One racesacrossthe twodays

Coming racing to Kempton Park’sKing George VI Chase Meeting has been part of my Christmas tradition since1988 and Iknowit’sbecome the same forsomanyofyou attending overthe twodays this year,and we want thatto carry on forgenerations to come.Soinaddition to the fantastic horses and jockeysthatwehaveonshow, we very much hope thatthe atmosphereand entertainment around the racecourse sends youhome happyand with great memories of your day.

Good luck if youare having abet, but mostimportantly enjoywhatpromises to be amemorable twodays.

Simon Clare Group Director of Consumer Affairs (Ladbrokes &Coral)

Avery warm welcome to the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival, the highlight of the Kempton Park calendar.

RichardFuller(Chairman)

George Baker

SimonBurgoyne

Katy Mitchell Hayley Moore RishiPersad

SimonPhilip Mike Sackman Hannah Vowles GeneralManager SimonDurrant

Assistant GeneralManager Beverley Frith kempton@thejockeyclub.co.uk

LADBROKES ladbrokes.com

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free Dr RobCullen

Dr PeterJohnson

Dr Mark Gorvin Dr Graeme Robertson Dr Rizwan Ghani

Dr Ramy Saker Dr John Heathcock

Veterinary Officer KatherineByam-Cook

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp,L.V.O.,B.Sc.,B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.

CliveHamblin, B.Vet.Med.,M.R.C.V.S JamieKnapp,B.V.M.S.,M.R.C.V.S. Luke Hepburn, B.Sc., BVSc,M.R.C.V.S DavidDugdale,VetMB,CertEP, CertESM, M.R.C.V.S.

Equine Welfare&Integrity Officers KellyMcSorley, CarolBroodbank, Lisa Cook,StuartShilston, Darren Stone, JulieLingham

Commentator

Mark Johnson

Betting Ring Managers Andrew Boardley&Darren Tilbury

Designated Safeguarding Lead Simon Durrant

Deputy SafeguardingLeads BrianClifford Beverley Frith

Namedafter thecharismaticgreywho made KemptonParkhis own, theday is packed full of qualityracing includingthe Mare’s Handicap Hurdle Race, theWayward LadNovices’ Steeple Chase and, of course,The Desert Orchid Chase First Race: 12.45pmLast Race:3.40pm

FIRSTRACE

12.10pm

TheLadbrokes “WePlayTogether” Novices’ Hurdle Race (GBB Race)- 2m 16-17

SECOND RACE

12.45pm TheLadbrokes Long Walk Hurdle Race (Grade 1) (GBB Race)-3m121y24-25

THIRDRACE 1.20pm

TheLadbrokes KautoStarNovices’ Steeple Chase (InMemory of Nigel Clark)(Grade1)(GBB Race)-3m32-33

FOURTH RACE

1.55pm

TheLadbrokes Christmas Hurdle Race (Grade 1) (GBB Race)-2m38-39

FIFTHRACE 2.30pm

TheLadbrokes King George VI Steeple Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)-3m46-47

SIXTHRACE 3.05pm TheLadbrokes GetYour£1FreeBet Novices’ LimitedHandicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race)- 2m 4f 110y 52-53

SEVENTH RACE

3.40pm

TheLadbrokesFanzone “YourTeamYourGame” Handicap Hurdle Race -2m5f58-59

TODAY'S CATERING

Grandstand Ground Floor

Thegroundfloor of theGrandstand hasintotal 6barsoffering awide rangeofdrinks whichinclude a selectionofdraftproducts, spirits, champagne, prosecco, real ales and soft drinks.Food offering includestraditionalfish &chips, pizzaand Caffe Nero whichalso has aselection of grab and go items which include sandwiches,crisps and chocolatebars.

Festival Enclosure

TheFestival Enclosure hasa wide varietyofdrink and food concessions whichincludesburgers, hotdogs,real aleand sweets for theyounger race goer.

PremierEnclosure (First Floor)

ThePremier Enclosure offers arange of hotand cold drinks includingaselection of draft products, spirits, champagne, wines, prosecco, real ales,soft and hotdrinks.Alsoavailable from StreetFood Concessionswill be aselection of grab and go food offering.

PaddockEnclosure

ThePaddockEnclosure includesa varietyoffood &beverageoffers which should have something forall includingcurry,burgers,hog roast, winter pimm’s, coffeeand various bars

1.

WETHERBY

Race 111.52

2m 3f 154y

1Queens Rock(IRE) 11-7

NickyHenderson RobertDunne

Form: 22-1, TFR:HHHHH

2Bowland Belle (GB) 11-0

RebeccaMenziesNathanMoscrop Form: 5, TFR:HHHII

3Darsi’sDarling (IRE) 11-0

SueSmith RossChapman Form: 306-, TFR:HHIII

4First Venture(IRE) 11-0

TomSymonds JackTudor Form: 1P, TFR:HHIII

5Micronormous (IRE) 11-0

DavidPipe ConorO’Farrell Form: 3-13, TFR:HHHHI

6Nell’sBells (IRE) 11-0

DonaldMcCain SeanQuinlan Form: 100-, TFR:HHHII

7Perculator(GB) 11-0

MarkWalfordJamieHamilton

Form: 215, TFR:HHHII

8Visite Officielle (FR) 11-0

MickyHammond EmmaSmith-Chaston(3) Form: 5, TFR:HHIII

Race 212.27

3m 45y

1ConcreteKing (IRE) 12-0

NeilMulholland RichieMcLernon

Form: 32F-, TFR:HHHII

2Trevelyn’s Corn(IRE) 12-0

MickyHammond ConorO’Farrell Form: 22-4, TFR:HHIII

3Jean Genie (FR) 11-13

TimVaughan CharliePrice(3) Form: 225, TFR:HHHII

4Get Prepared (GB) 11-10

BenPauling KielanWoods Form: U5-P, TFR:HHHII

5FeverRoque (FR) 11-10

RebeccaMenzies NathanMoscrop Form: 3F3, TFR:HHHII

6AireValleyLad (GB) 11-8

SueSmith RossChapman Form: 621, TFR:HHHHI

7CourtAtSlip(IRE) 11-8

TimEasterby MrWilliamEasterby(5) Form: 4-43, TFR:HHHII

8Roccowithlove (GB) 11-2

JoanneFoster EmmaSmith-Chaston(3) Form: FP-P TFR:HHIII

9Onestepatatime (IRE) 10-10

JohnWainwright SeanQuinlan Form: 2-F3, TFR:HHHII

10 Gibberwell (IRE) 10-10

JakeCoulson JackQuinlan Form: 6-P0, TFR:HHIII

11

12

Sir Apollo (IRE) 10-10

SamEngland JonathanEngland Form: 4-41, TFR:HHHHH

BeatThe Edge (IRE) 10-4

TimEasterby JamieHamilton Form: 4-P4, TFR:HHHII

13 BlackOpium (GB) 10-2

TinaJackson StephenMulqueen Form: 4-26, TFR:HHIII

14 Espoir Moriviere(FR) 10-2

RoseDobbin DylanJohnston(10) Form: 4-02, TFR:HHHII

Race 31.00

1Copperfasten (IRE) 12-0

TimVaughan CharliePrice(3) Form: 613, TFR:HHIII

2CurleyFinger (IRE) 11-13

RebeccaMenzies NathanMoscrop Form: 313, TFR:HHHHI

3Sporting Mike (IRE) 11-13

BenPauling KielanWoods Form: 431, TFR:HHHHH

4WatergrangeJack(IRE)11-13

NeilMulholland RichieMcLernon Form: 140, TFR:HHHII

5Grand du Nord(FR) 11-12 MickyHammond ConorO’Farrell Form: 23F, TFR:HHHII

6Where’sHector (GB) 11-11 Michael&DavidEasterby SeanQuinlan Form: 23-0, TFR:HHHII

7Fenna’sLoss (IRE) 11-11 MarkWalfordJamieHamilton Form: 202, TFR:HHHII

8Maggie Barrett (IRE) 11-4

BrianEllison JackTudor Form: 331, TFR:HHHHI

9Prairie Wolf (IRE) 11-4 SueSmith RossChapman Form: 303, TFR:HHHII 10 Bollin Neil(GB) 11-3

TimEasterby MrWilliamEasterby(5) Form: 5/-2P, TFR:HHHII 11 Santos Blue (GB) 11-3 DanSkelton MrBenSutton(7) Form: 050, TFR:HHIII 12 Mr Dealer (IRE) 11-2 AshleyDodgson JackHogan(5) Form: 3-20, TFR:HHHII

Race 41.35

3m 45y

1Fanion d’Estruval (FR) 12-0

VenetiaWilliams MissLucyTurner(5) Form: 34-0, TFR:HHHII

2ChantryHouse (IRE) 11-13

NickyHenderson RobertDunne Form: 1P-U, TFR:HHHII

3Sounds Russian (IRE) 11-12

RuthJefferson CallumBewley Form: 2-14, TFR:HHHHI

4Aye Right (IRE) 11-11

HarrietGraham&GaryRutherfordEdwardAustin(5) Form: 0-2P TFR:HHHII

5Kalashnikov(IRE) 11-10

AmyMurphy JackQuinlan Form: 234/-, TFR:HHHII

6Sporting John (IRE) 11-6

PhilipHobbs RichieMcLernon Form: 41-4, TFR:HHHII

7Shan Blue (IRE) 11-3

DanSkelton SeanQuinlan Form: F62-, TFR:HHHHH

8Lostintranslation (IRE) 11-2

JoeTizzardKielanWoods Form: 00-0, TFR:HHHII

9Zanza (IRE) 10-13

PhilipHobbs MichealNolan Form: 621, TFR:HHHII

Race 52.10

2m 5f 56y

1One True King (IRE) 12-0

NigelTwiston-DaviesMichealNolan Form: 105, TFR:HHIII

2Ashington (GB) 11-11

MarkWalfordJamieHamilton Form: 352, TFR:HHHII

3Rafferty’sReturn(GB) 11-11

RebeccaMenzies SeanQuinlan Form: 14-0, TFR:HHHHI

4Foster’sisland (GB) 11-9

MickyHammond Emma Smith-Chaston(3) Form: 2-20, TFR:HHHII

5Oscar Thyne (IRE) 11-9

FergalO’Brien JackHogan(5) Form: 56-3, TFR:HHHHI

6Ballycallan Fame (IRE) 11-8

NickKent KielanWoods Form: 3F/P-, TFR:HHIII

7Could Be Trouble(IRE) 11-7

DonaldMcCainWilliamMaggs(10) Form: 343, TFR:HHHII

8Zabeel Champion (GB) 11-6 JonjoO’Neill RobertDunne Form: 41-0, TFR:HHHHI

9Thanksforthehelp (FR) 11-3 DavidPipe RichieMcLernon Form: 22-3, TFR:HHHHI

10

TopVille Ben (IRE) 10-13

PhilipKirby ThomasDowson Form: 2P-3, TFR:HHHII

11 Windsor Avenue (IRE) 10-12

BrianEllison NathanMoscrop Form: P-P4, TFR:HHHII

10 Benny’sOscar (IRE) 11-2 DanSkelton MrJackAndrews(3) Form: 2/-F0, TFR:HHIII

11 Tiger Jet(IRE) 11-0 BrianEllison ConorO’Farrell Form: 141, TFR:HHHHH

12

IntoOverdrive (GB) 10-11

MarkWalfordJamieHamilton Form: 1-12, TFR:HHHHI

Race 62.45

2m 3f 85y

1Schiehallion Munro(GB) 12-2

MickyHammond ConorO’Farrell Form: 0-4U, TFR:HHHHH

2KarlPhilippe (FR) 12-1

FergalO’Brien JackHogan(5) Form: 12-1, TFR:HHHHI

3Any News (IRE) 11-9

NeilMulholland RichieMcLernon Form: 343-, TFR:HHHII

4Amoola Gold (GER) 11-9

DanSkelton MrJackAndrews(3) Form: 4-00, TFR:HHIII

5Brief Times (IRE) 11-8

NeilMulholland KielanWoods Form: 221, TFR:HHHII

6Orrisdale (IRE) 11-4

JonjoO’Neill RobertDunne Form: 1-4P, TFR:HHIII

7Dalyotin (FR) 10-13

RebeccaMenzies NathanMoscrop Form: 41-2, TFR:HHHII

8Buster Valentine (IRE) 10-13

MarkWalfordJamieHamilton Form: 1F-6, TFR:HHIII

9Fortified Bay (IRE) 10-10

JennieCandlish SeanQuinlan Form: 1/2-P TFR:HIIII

10 The Paddy Pie (IRE) 10-2 SueSmith RossChapman Form: 3-36, TFR:HIIII

Race 73.20

2m

1Clear White Light (GB) 12-0

AdrianKeatley JamieHamilton Form: 41-3, TFR:HHHII

2BrentfordHope (GB) 12-0

RichardHughes JackTudor Form: 22, TFR:HHHHH

3Bonne Vitesse (IRE) 11-13

MickyHammond EmmaSmith-Chaston(3) Form: 31-3, TFR:HHIII

4Chti Balko(FR) 11-13

DonaldMcCain AbbieMcCain(5) Form: 50-4, TFR:HHHII

5 Galahad Threepwood (GB) 11-12

BenPauling KielanWoods Form: 552, TFR:HHHII

6Netywell (FR) 11-11

LucindaRussell PatrickWadge(7) Form: 1-46, TFR:HHHHI

7Feel The Pinch(GB) 11-11

FergalO’Brien JackHogan(5) Form: 1-41, TFR:HHHII

8Chapel Green (IRE) 11-11

LucindaRussell StephenMulqueen Form: 0-21, TFR:HHHHI

9Dancewiththewind (IRE)11-11

HarrietGraham&GaryRutherfordEdwardAustin(5) Form: 1/-03, TFR:HHHII

10 Cousu Main (FR) 11-10

NeilMulholland RichieMcLernon Form: 603, TFR:HHIII

11 RobRoyal(FR) 11-9

JakeCoulson JackQuinlan Form: 221/-, TFR:HHIII

12 Bridge Road (IRE) 11-6

JennieCandlish SeanQuinlan Form: 201, TFR:HHHHI

13 Lady Babs (GB) 11-5

AndrewCrook ConorRabbitt(7) Form: 421, TFR:HHHII

14

15

IHaveA Voice (IRE) 10-13

NigelHawkeConorO’Farrell Form: 431, TFR:HHHHI

Take CentreStage (IRE)10-10

RebeccaMenzies NathanMoscrop Form: 0-44, TFR:HHIII

16 Edgar Allan Poe(IRE) 10-9

SueSmith RossChapman Form: 52-0, TFR:HHIII

HENRIETTAKNIGHT on the King George

This year marksthe twentieth anniversaryofone of themostpopular winners of theLadbrokes King George VI Chase. Best Mate wasthe first of twowinners in theracefor HenriettaKnight, whoalso trainedthe 2003 victor Edredon Bleu forthe pair’s ownerJim Lewis.

“I wasn’t actually at KemptonParkfor the2002race,”recalls Knight,who has sinceretired from training, “I went to Wincantontowatch Edredon Bleu and Terry(Biddlecombe, Knight’s husband), went to Kempton. “WeknewKemptonwasn’this idealcourse, he lovedthe Cheltenham hill,but we went to theKingGeorgefullofconfidence. AP (McCoy)wantedtomake more useofhim than in 2001 when he gotbeatenbyFlorida Pearlwho wasa much quicker horse.Hewantedtomakemoreuse of hisstamina.

“Throughout theracehefilled me with confidenceashealwayslooked like he wasgoing so easily.Icould tell FloridaPearl wasbeatturning in,sohejust needed to jump thelastfew.Hewas so quickwithhis feet at thelast, buthe always kept abit up hissleeve, that wasalwayshim.

“I used to getsonervous watchinghis races, butInever worriedabouthis jumping–you couldalwaysrelyonBest Mate to jump.Thatshows from his record,henever fell in arace. He wassucharemarkable jumper,hewas economicaland clever –hewas able to stand off or go in close, that’s whyhe neverfell.”

Best Mate rantwenty-twotimes,winningfourteen,including elevenraces overfencesand sixGrade One’s. “Hewas so easy to train,”Knightfondly remembers, “hewould walk around theyardathomeand sort of say‘look at me,IknowI’m good.’Itwas ajoy to watch.

“His followingwas like nothing I’ve known before.Hewas so lovedbythe racing fraternity;the poorpostman wouldarrive withboxesand boxesfullof fan mail.I’vekeptalot of it as it wassolovely

“Terry picked him outata pointto pointinIreland.Ithought he wasa lovely stamp of ahorse,but it was horrible heavygroundthatday and he ended up pulling up. Terryknew though,hesaid we must follow this horse,and Jimtrustedusand went to negotiateaprice. We thoughthe’dbe anicehorse butnever imagined he’d give us so manyspecialdays.”

Just twelve months later, oneof Knight’s horseswas in thewinner’s enclosurefollowing theLadbrokes King George VI Chase, this time with herinattendance too! “Noone expectedEdredonBleutowin,hewas eleven yearsold and 33-1. He hadrun in it before and just faded, butthatwas because he lovedtobe in frontand once,hewas headed that wasit. Even at home, he hateditifhe wasbesideahorsethatwas better than him.Iftheyfinished strongerthan him, he wouldcompletelythrow histoysout thepram! “Hewas aslowworkhorse at home, so we’d have to findsomething even slowerthan him then he wouldthinkhewas thekingofthe castle.Ona racecourse he wassoquickwhenhelandedfromajump, themomenthis feet touchedthe ground he wasinhis stride again. He had this incredible skill to almost notalter hisspeed overafence,hewould take off,flythrough the airand then land and be away again.Somuchofthatwas natural. “Kemptonreally suitedhim,and it wasjust greattowin theracea second time. He wasa specialhorse,towin Grade One’soverdifferent distances like that –weenjoyed that one!”

BestMate2002winner

Edredon Bleu 2003winner

9I HOPE STAR (IRE) (601) 1/56/1- D 611-2 Br BgCasamento(IRE) -Bint Nayef(IRE) BryonyFrost J O Sal’sPals Neil King, Burderop T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Twobumper wins but absent sincethe second one at Southwell in May2021. Sets out overhurdles in avery competitiveraceand it’s likely he’sbestwatched this time TFRHHIII BHA10 OFF TO AFLYER (IRE) (31) 15-6 511-2 Br BgShirocco (GER) -OnThe Up(IRE) Brendan Powell J O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton and Mr JPRomans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Declan Phelan CoralRacing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £180,000 after making awinning point debut but has managed only mid-field finishes in a bumper and novicehurdle under Rules. Still early days but likely he’ll find afew toostrong again. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: BROOMFIELD BURG (IRE) 5115NicodeBoinville 1-3(NickyHenderson) 5ran Tongue Strapworn by No.5 Stewards Note:

IBERICOLORD:Following its run on 13/11/2022 it wasreported thatthe horse slipped turning in.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1Rubaud (FR), 4-1IbericoLord(FR), 9-2 RareEdition (IRE), 7-1 Father of Jazz (GB), 8-1Throne Hall (GB), 14-1Mamoon Star (IRE), 20-1Awaythelad (IRE), 28-1IHope Star (IRE), 40-1He’sALatchico(IRE), 80-1OffToAFlyer (IRE)

An interesting opener.RARE EDITION wonintaking style at Doncasterand is selected to extend his unbeatenrecordunder Rules to 4but thereplenty of possible threats in aracelong on potential. NickyHenderson has avery good record in this contestsoitwould be no surprise to see IbericoLordstepupconsiderably on his opening effort overhurdles. Rubaud, who likethe selection is already adual winner over hurdles, and Dan Skelton’sFather of

PAUL NICHOLLS and the King George VI Chase

Bravemansgame bidstofulfil long-termaim in Ladbrokes King George VI Chase

Paul Nicholls hopes his planthathas been12 months in themakingwillcometofruitiontoday for Bravemansgame, who he insists isready for his life ahead of what he feelswill be histoughest test in the LadbrokesKingGeorgeVIChase

TheDitcheathandlerwill be triple handedinhis bid to secure arecord-extending13thsuccess in theGrade Onefeature withbothstablemates Hitman,and 2020 winner Frodon joiningthe seven year-old,who isthe 6-4Favouritewith race sponsorLadbrokes. After seeing his colours lowered over fences for the first time when finishing last in theBetwayMildmay Novices’ ChaseatAintreeinApril,Bravemansgame registered astylish success on hisreturn to action in theGrade Twobet365Charlie Hall Chase atWetherby in October

With Bravemansgamealready having one courseand distanceGrade Oneinthe bag followinghis victory inthe Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’Chaselast year, Nicholls hopes he cannow addanother to hisCVinthe festiveshowpiece Nicholls,said: “He looks ingoodshape and we have had a great preparation with him “Hewenttothe CharlieHalland he wasprobablyready enough to run as he did but he wasn’t fully woundup. He travelled well and jumpedwell and won nicely.

“Wehave done alot with him sincethen as we want himready forhis life.Hehas had agreat preparationand looks fantastic. He hasgot plentyofconditiononhim “Heusedtogoa little bitlight on us afterChristmas butwefound outhehad problems withulcersbut we areontop of that now. We have changedthe feed this season whichhas been bigplusall across theboardand thehorseslook great.

“Scott(Marshall, work rider)loveshim and he is very happy withhim as well.Wehave done everythingweneed to do pretty well andwewill justkeep on tickingover.

“Hewon at Kemptonlastyearand thetrack suitshim well,aflat right-handed track. I’ve always thoughtthiswould be Bravemansgame’s target ever sincehewon the KautoStarlastyear. He hasalwaysbeen prepared forit.

“Itprobablyishis toughest test as he gonethrough hisnoviceraces and he has won hisfirst race outofnovicecompany this year.Heisnow into thebig boys league in thebiggestracethereisoverChristmas.”

Nicholls confirmed that HarryCobden would ride Bravemansgamewith SamTwistonDavies partneringHitman andBryonyFrost will continue herassociationwith Frodon

“Lorcanrode Hitman last season butSam haswon bigraces forGed (Mason)and Sir Alex(Ferguson).Harry,atthe moment,wouldn’tget off Bravemansgametoget on Hitman as he haswon those Grade Ones on himand he is very happytoridehim “Bravemansgameprobablydeservestobefavouriteashehas wonthisyearand he has wonthe KautoStararoundthe track, and he seemstobeprogressing butatthe end of theday they don’t know what pricetheyare.”

The13-time championJumptrainer expects thestepuptothree miles to bringout further improvementfromlast time out Haydock Park scorer Hitman,who is partowned by former Manchester United manager SirAlex Ferguson

He said:“Hitman is rated160 which is only four poundsbeyondBravemansgamewhich isn’ta longway.Hehas been placed in a Tingle Creek,Haldon Gold Cup and other Grade Oneraces and he is only sixyears old. “Clan(DesObeaux) wonthe King George for thefirst time as asix year oldrated 160so he is on theright sort of lines.Hewas always going to improve ashe gotstronger and better andhehas achieved alot forayoung horse.

“Heran well in theOld Roan thefirsttimewhen needingthe run.Heran very well at Haydockthe last dayjusthavinga canter round buthejumped brilliantly.I thinkthree mileswill bringplentyofimprovementinhim.You cansee he is afine bigchaser.

“A lotofpeople questionhis resolution as he wassecondsomanytimes buthewas only ayounghorse.Wehave justbeenminding hima little bitbut nowwethinkheis thefinished article.

“Itisthe unknown(goingthree miles),ofcourseitis. We knowBravemansgamegets thethree miles well at Kempton, and hehasn’tyet but hegot the trip well atHaydock theother dayand Ithink he is crying outfor this trip

“I think up to now he probably hasn’tbeen man enough orstrong enough toget the trip butheisready now.”

Frodon sprung a 20-1 surprisewhen claimingglory in theracetwo years ago and whileNichollsbelieveshewillhave to producea ‘career best’toprevail again, he also believesheisnoforlorn hope He said: “Hewon theracetwo years agobut he is notgetting anyyounger.Hewas neverright lastseason afterheran at Down Royalbut alot of ours were notright in thespring. He gotinjured in theUltimaashegot jumpedinto.

“Hehad anicebreak came back and wonthe Badger Ales ChaseatWincanton.I ran himtoo soon in theBetfair Chase, butwewentuptheretopickupsomeprize money. “Hewill have anicegap betweenHaydockParkand Kemptonand he neverstops surprising youathis age. Whether he hasgot thelegsofthe younger horsesis debatable but hewill bethereorthereabouts but hewill give Bryony a fantasticride. “Hehas beentheredone it and gotthe T-Shirtand he is certainlyasgood nowashe hasever been but itwould wanttobe a nearcareer-best for him towin but you never know withhim

“You have to respecthim as he is apreviouswinnerofthe race buthehas gotplenty to do against those younger lads as he is 10 goingon11but look at KautoStar-he wonitasan11yearold.”

Edredon Bleu 2003winner

Having only his thirdstart since Cheltenham in 2020 and his firstrun back overhurdles sincehis twoGrade 1 Novicesuccesses, Champ produced an extraordinary performancetogive Jonjo O’Neill Jnr his firstGrade 1success. It looked another high-quality renewal of the Long Walk Hurdle which saw Aintree Stayers Hurdle winner Thyme Hill head the betting, closely followedby dual-winner PaisleyParkwho bided fora hat-trick on the day. However,itwas Champthatshone brightest, and, albeit being keen heading down to SwinleyBottom on his first run sinceMarch, he kept finding under pressuretohold off the twomarket rivals.

KEY CONTENDERS

PAISLEY PARK

Aspecial horse thatwill be forever remembered, can PaisleyParkroll back the years to add another Long Walk Hurdle to his already impressiveCV? He finished a neck second behind the market leader last month and still looksthe real deal.

MIRANDA

Asmart handicap hurdler who took the step up to this trip right in her stride in Listedcompanylasttime out. She receives ahandy 7lb mares allowance and is 2-2 hereatKempton so makes obvious appeal in acompetitiverenewal.

CHAMP

Ahighly-talented hurdler who put all his stamina doubters to shame last year when coming home ahead of Thyme Hill. Came back to action with abang in the Long DistanceHurdle lastmonth and he will be attempting to makeall the running again.

Lastyear’srunning of the Kauto Star looked to be set between two superstars, with Grade 1-winning hurdler AhoySenor heading the market from the Lucinda Russell stable However,hewas closed matched by the winner Bravemansgame,who provedsuperior on the day, and the other tworunners included Kiltealy Briggs and TeaClipper Jumping much morefluent than his closely matched rival, Bravemansgame easily gained revenge forthatdefeatin the Sefton Hurdle overAhoySenor He quickly asserted from twoout under Harry Cobden and scored impressively by sevenand ahalf lengths to maintain his unbeatenrecordoverfences

KEY CONTENDERS

GELINO BELLO

AGrade 1winner overhurdles lastyear, he has taken well to fences and maintains aperfect record so far. He made awinning debut over the bigger obstacles at Wetherby and deserves the step up to this grade after demolishing his only other rival by 29 lengths at Exeter

HHH

THYME HILL

Held in high regardbyPhilip Hobbs, he had no problem making asuccessful chasing debut with a seventeen-length victory at Exeter in November.Hewas poor lasttime out, however,and it might not be long beforehereturns to hurdles.

HHHH

MCFABULOUS

McFabulous has looked anatural so farover fences, albeit pulling up on debut. He looksa classact at Exeter and improvedagain after afabulous round of jumping at Newbury, beating his superior overhurdles Thyme Hill and looksamoreaccomplished chaser

This race is NickyHenderson's bread and butter and lastyearwas no expection, as Epatantemade no mistakethis year to add asecond Christmas Hurdle to her tally.Not So Sleepyand Tritonic headed the dangers in the market but NickyHenderson was neverinfearasthe market leader put up adazzling performance. Epatanteyet again provedwhy she is such atalented mareand made amends forher defeatherein2020. She wasmuch the bestofthe field, albeit not hitting the line with much promise,but did enough to fend off the outsider Glory and Fortune by twoand ahalf lengths.

SCEAUROYAL

Highly respected overboth hurdles and fences, this ten-year-old can put his experiencetothe test today. Twiceawinner hereand impressed in Listedcompanyback in October to scoreby nine lengths, he could be the one to takeon Epatantefor the second spot.

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EPATANTE

Enjoys herself hereatKempton where she is dual-winner of this race.Ran well in defeatlasttime out in the Fighting Fifth but wasnomatch forstablemate Constitution Hill who pulled twelvelengths clear with ease.Itlooksatough ask forthe victory,but she looksthe bestofthe rest

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Strong-favouritetoend Honeysuckle's Champion Hurdle supreme in March, NickyHenderson no doubt has one of the mostexciting horses in training on his hands. Remains unbeatenafter four starts overhurdles and beatthe dual-winner of this race Epatantewithout getting into second gear in the Fighting Fifth.

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Fo urth Rac e

One of the very fewraces thatWillie Mullins has abelow-par record in, Tornado Fyler gave him his firstsuccess in this prestigious race since2001when he saddled Florida Pearl.

It wasaneagerly-anticipatedcontestwith dual-winner Clan des Obeaux lining up once again, along with the distant MildmayChase winner Chantry House who wassent off favouriteonthe day. However,itwas DannyMullins who came home strongestofthe nine-strong field on Tornando Fyler.Given apatient ride, he produced asurprising sucesshereand went further clear after pinging the last to scorebynine lengths. His stablemate Asterion Forlonge looked the main danger, flying late,but overjumped and fell which sealed the deal forconnections.

KEY CONTENDERS

HITMAN

An impressivewinner at Haydock last month, he mustenter calculations in a race thathis trainer farms wins. Stepping up to this trip forthe firsttime, this young horse is afantastic jumper and looksamain danger in the field.

BRAVEMANSGAME

Paul Nicholls pride and joythis upcoming season and he wasan emphatic winner on reappearancein the Charlie Hall. Looksthe superstar of the field and this Kempton specialist could prove tough to beat.

L’HOMME PRESSE

With the Gold Cup at Cheltenham in mind, Venetia Williams has aserious contender in L’Homme Press. Lastyear’sBrown Advisory winner always travels powerfully intohis races and will be looking to makeall, with the benefit of the soft ground in his favour

KING GEORGE VI CHASE BIG RACE TRENDS

AGE

With horses aged sevenoreight having landed eightofthe last tenrenewals,these seem thegroup to focuson. In this year’s field they have sevenofthe ninerepresentatives Therehaveonlybeensomeverytalentedindividuals,including thelikes of KautoStarand Desert Orchid whohas defied this when older, so it does look best to side withthatage group-anegativefor Hitman and Frodon

KEYRACES

TheBetfair Chase,run at Haydockatthe endofNovember hasbeenthe stand-outtrial forthisraceinrecentyears.Six of thelast tenwinners of theracehad run in Haydock’s three-mile Grade1 contest and theraceiswell-represented againin2022. Thisyear’s emphaticrunner-upEldorado Allendeservesa shot in this line up afterand Frodon always seems to find hisrhythmhereand wasthirdinthe BetfairChase.

TRAINERTRENDS

Paul Nichollshas astrong record in theKingGeorge VI Chaseinrecentyears,winning fiveofthe last tenrenewals,including themagnificent Clandes Obeaux andsuperb SilviniacoConti.See More Business also wonthe race in 1997and 1999,before KautoStarwon this race fivetimes from 2006-2011 -giving thetrainer arecord total of twelve wins overall.Hehas strong-favouriteBravemansgamewho looked impressive on return butalso saddlesFrodon and Hitman whocan’t be ruledout

There have only been four winning trainers of the King George in the last ten years as Nicky Henderson has won the race twice times and Colin Tizzard also has two successes to hisnameinthe past decade,withWillieMullins taking thelast spot with Tornado Flyer lastyear.

FORM &CLASS

When trying to narrowdownthe shortlistinGrade 1events, it oftenpaystosidewith provenqualityand this race is no different with allbut threeofthe last tenwinners having previously beensuccessful at Grade 1leveloverfences. Himan, RoyalPagaille and EldoradoAllen will be biddingfor that breakthroughsuccess at thehighest level in theKing George.

Recentformisalsoanimportantfactortoconsiderbecausewhilstonlyfourofthelastten winnerswonontheirmostrecentstart,onlytwohadfinishedoutsideofthefirstthreewhich wasClandes Obeauxahead of hisfirst success herein2018and TornadoFyler lastyear. Thisshows that it canbedifficult to bouncebackfroma below-par efforttowin the King George, which is anegative againstthe chanceofRoyalePagaille.

Provenstaminaover3morfurther is somethingthatmostofthe last 15 winners have hadontheir resumé. Whilstour chasecoursemay have areputation as aspeed course,horses still need to have therequired staminasobewareofany doubtful stayers in this year’s field -perhapsMillers Bank and Hitman have themostquestion marks against their names in this regard.

TRENDS SUMMARY POSITIVES

•Trained by Paul Nicholls, Nicky Henderson or Colin Tizzard

•Aged sevenoreight

•Ran in the Betfair Chase at Haydock Park

•Previous winner over 3m or further

BETTING

NEGATIVES

•Outside the first-two in the betting

•Without aGrade 1success

•Aged nine or above

•Finished outside the first-three lasttime

It usually pays to stick with thefanciedrunnersinthe King George VI Chasebut recently, this trend seemstohavebeenshattered to pieceswithsomebig-pricedwinners Therehavebeen four winningfavourites,which is good news forsupporters of thePaulNicholl’syardasBravemansgame headsthe betting. He is followedinthe bettingbyL’Homme Press andHitman,who willbehoping to addthisprestigious race to theirCV.

CONCLUSION

With allthingsconsidered,BRAVEMANSGAME looks to hold huge claims of addinganother Grade 1tohis tally. He wasa market drifteronseasonalreappearance butjumped forfun and wonwithreal authority. He travelled allthe best anditwas clearturningfor home that he would have theraceathis mercy,withEldoradoAllen finishing afurther threeand half lengthsbehindand thepairmatch up againtoday.The seven-year-old hasalready proven he lovesitround this fasttrack,when beatingAhoySenor last year,and alleyeswill be on him todaytodeliver thegoodsonceagainfor theleadingtrainer Paul Nicholls

His main danger should be L’Homme Press, who will appreciate all the rain that has fell Like many of Venetia Williams’ horses, he acts at his best on soft ground. He will use this as a steppingstone to go on and contest the Gold Cup in March. The six-year-old Hitman looks an interesting contender too, stepping up to this trip for the first time. Nicholls also saddles 2020 winner Frodon who will need to bounce back after his third in the Betfair Chase. Envoi Allen lookedmuch better when sent back up to three miles for the second time in his career and landed the Champion Chase at Down Royal. His jumping was still sketchy, however, which could cost himinthishighlycompetitive field. Year

2021 2543-5 TORNADO FYLER 8-11-1028/1WillieMullins 5thJohn Durkan Chase(54) 2020 314-14 FRODON 8-11-1020/1PaulNicholls4th Many Clouds Chase(24)

2019 1152-2 CLAN DES OBEAUX 7-11-1011/2PaulNicholls 2ndLadbrokes Champion Chase (54) 2018 2123-4 CLAN DES OBEAUX 6-11-1012/1PaulNicholls4th Betfair Chase(32) 2017 F111-1 MIGHTBITE8-11-10 6/4F NickyHenderson 1stFutureStars Chase(44)

2016 111-11 THISTLECRACK 8-11-1011/10FColin Tizzard 1stWorcester Novices’ Chase(30)

2015 524-11 CUECARD9-11-10 9/2Colin Tizzard1st Betfair Chase(37)

2014 141-51 SILVINIACOCONTI 8-11-1015/8F Paul Nicholls 1stBetfair Chase(34)

2013 11F3-3 SILVINIACOCONTI 7-11-107/2 Paul Nicholls 3rdBetfair Chase(33) 2012 2213-2 LONG RUN7-11-10 15/8FNicky Henderson2nd Betfair Chase(32)

REMEMBERING KAUTO'S FIFTH

On this dayelevenyears ago, theremarkableKauto Star made historybywinninghis fifth King George VI Chase, afeat unmatched by anyother horse.

By Boxing Day2011Kauto Star hadalready cementedhimselfasone of the all-time greats of Jump racing,havingwon twoCheltenham Gold Cups, four BetfairChasesand twoTingleCreeksalongsidehis previous four victories at Kempton. Yetdespite hislegendarystatusand popularity, manyhad dismissedhis chances that year,believinghim to be past hisbest Dismissing KautoStarwas neverwise though,for this wasahorse whohad regained hisCheltenham Gold Cup crownin2009, having lost it to stable mate Denmanthe year before.Hehad also wonthe BetfairChase overthree miles,droppedbacktotwo milestowin theTingle Creek before stepping backupindistancetowin theKingGeorgeduringasix-weekperiodin 2006. Nonetheless,hearrived at KemptonParkinDecember 2011 as second favouritetoLong Run,ahorse fiveyears hisjuniorwho haddefeated him the previous year

As theraceevolved,any doubts overKauto Star's ageevaporated, as his impeccablejumping took him to thefront withacircuittogo. Thecheers of sheerjoy began as he gallopedpowerfully around thehometurnwellin command, and onlygot louder and louder as he meteachofthe threefences in thehomestraightperfectly Long Run duly battledback, butKauto Star sealed hisplace among legends withalengthand aquarter to spare. It waswritten by Racing Postjournalist Alistair Down that "eventhose whohad helpedlever Long Run into shortpriced favouritismmust have givenupthe unequal struggle and surrendered to themagnificenceofthe sightinfront of them andadded theirvoicesto theuproar."

He returned to ahero'swelcome in the winner's enclosure and thosepresent will neverforgetthe feelingofbeing at KemptonParkthatday. KautoStarand hisincredible achievements have been commemoratedherewithastatuein thecentre of theParadeRing.

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S.P’s: 6-4 L’homme Presse (FR), 5-2 Bravemansgame (FR), 8-1Envoi Allen (FR), 9-1Hitman (FR), 25-1Frodon (FR), 33-1Eldorado Allen (FR), Royale Pagaille (FR), 40-1AhoySenor (IRE), 66-1Millers Bank (GB)

It wassome performancefromL’HOMME PRESSE to defy alofty mark of 164 with something to spareinthe Rehearsal at Newcastle and he can makeitanimpressive7-8 overfences. Charlie Hall winner Bravemansgame,who is bidding to provide Paul Nicholls with aremarkable 13th win in this midwinter highlight, is feared mostahead of EnvoiAllen, who got his career firmly back on track when stepped up to 3m at Down Royallasttime

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Probable S.P’s: 7-2BalcoCoastal (FR), 9-2 Don Alvaro(GB), 6-1WestCork (GB), 8-1Solo (FR), 9-1Panic Attack (IRE), 12-1Arizona Cardinal (GB), 14-1Hudson de Grugy (FR), Art Approval (FR), 22-1GaloreDesassences (FR), 33-1LordBaddesley(IRE)

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This is astepupinclassfor DON ALVARO but he jumps well enough to think he can cope and is taken to defy the handicapper again and completeahat-trick. West Cork acquitted himself well from higher marksthan this overhurdles and ratesanobvious threat. BalcoCoastal didn’t jump well enough on his chase debut at Newbury but therewas plenty of strength behind him in the market on thatoccasion and he could easily prove adifferent proposition with thatexperienceunder his belt.

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Avery competitivefinale.GREY DAWNING wasmerely pushed out to see off anext-time-out winner from the Nicholls yard overanextended2matExeterlasttime and an opening mark in the low120s could underestimate this useful prospect, particularly as this trip should see him in an even better light. It’s likely there’sstill abigger performanceinlightly-raced 6-y-oThe Bomber Listonso he’sapossible big threat, particularly if the betting vibes arestrong. Storm Dennis is thirdchoice.

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Theevacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead youtoasafearea. Should it be necessary to evacuatethe course itself,therewill be twomain options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safeto do so and leave via the main entrance. Secondly should it not be safetoreturn to your vehicles, youwill be requestedtoleave via an emergencyevacuation gate,tothe main assembly points; the North Entrance, the South Entranceorthe Holly Tree Gate.If these areas arecompromised the evacuation will be directed to the centreofthe course, whereyou will receivefurther instruction.

It maygiveyou peaceofmind if youpre plan and agree ameeting place, justincase you become separated from your party

Theabove is precautionary only and we trust thatthe procedures will neverberequired. However,inthe event of an emergency, remember; takeyour belongings with youunder the directions of the stewards, proceed quickly and calmly to the safearea.

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TheRacecourse would be grateful if racegoers would observeall Health and Safety requirements whilstatKempton Park Racecourse.The EmergencyExits from the Bars ontothe Grandstand steppings are painted yellowand we would appreciate it if Racegoers would not stop in thisarea. We would also be grateful if only those thatare Disabled use the Disabled Viewing Ramp and thatParents keep aclose eyeonchildren and prevent them from climbing on the running rails and getting ontothe actual racecourse We would also liketoremind racegoers that the FIRSTAID room is locatedoppositethe KautoStar Bar.Public access is prohibited to the CentreCourse

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FirstRace12.10 -THE LADBROKES “WE PLAYTOGETHER” NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£11446 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£5262, the third £2631, the fourth £1315, the fifth £657and the sixth £327. fornovicefour yrsold and upwards. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay£110 stake, Declareby10.00a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st2lb each Fillies and mares allowed7lb Penalties, awinner of aClass3toClass5hurdle race 5lb Of 2hurdle racesorofaClass1orClass2hurdle race 8lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race andwill present amementotothe winning owner.Inaddition, theywill award acashprizeof£50 to the stable employeeresponsible forthe bestturned out horse in this race.Declarations to run forthis race mustbemade by 10.00a.m. on Friday, December 23rdand declarations of riders mustbemade by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 18 entries at £110.-Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £8745; ~Second £4371; Third£2187; Fourth £1093; Fifth £546; Sixth £273.(Penalty Value £11446.60) A SEE PAGE 16 FORTHIS RACE.

Second Race12.45 -THE LADBROKES LONG WALK HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£45560 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£17096, the third £8560,the fourth £4264 and the fifth £2144. forfouryrs old and upwards, which areallotted arating or an assessment of 130 or morebythe BHA Handicapper,taking account of racesrun up to andincluding the dayprior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 29th and pay£130 stake, Confirm by noon, December 20th and pay£270, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 20th and pay£2000 stake, Declareby10.00a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o11st6lb; 5-y-oand up 11st7lb Fillies and mares allowed7lb.Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race andwill present amementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey.Inaddition, theywill award acashprizeof£50 to the stable employeeresponsible for the bestturned out horse in this race.The HorseraceBetting Levy Boardhas kindly provided forthe inclusion of £12000 towardsthe prizemoneyfor this race.The British Horseracing Authority’sDevelopment Fund has generously contributed £12000 towardsthe prizemoneyfor this race.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LADBROKES. Thesponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of theStakes and PrizeMoneyCode.Declarations to runfor this race mustbe made by 10.00a.m. on Friday, December 23rdand declarations of riders mustbemade by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 9entries, 3at£130,6at£400.-Closed November 29th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third£7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792.(Penalty Value £45560) A

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ThirdRace1.20 -THE LADBROKES KAUTOSTARNOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (In Memory of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£56950tothe winning horse The second to receive£21370, the third£10700, the fourth £5330 and the fifth £2680.for novice four yrs old and upwards, which areallotted arating or an assessment of 120 or morebythe BHAHandicapper,taking account of racesrun up to and including the dayprior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay£500 stake, Declareby10.00a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o10st12lb; 5-y-oand up 11st7lb Fillies and mares allowed7lb.Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race andwill present aPerpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2023. Ladbrokes will also present amementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey.Inaddition, theywill award acash prizeof£50 to the stable employeeresponsible forthe bestturned out horse in this race.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. Thesponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode.Declarations to run forthis race mustbemade by 10.00a.m. on Friday, December 23rdand declarations of riders mustbemade by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 6entries at £500.- Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third£8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240.(Penalty Value £56950)

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Fourth Race1.55 -THE LADBROKES CHRISTMASHURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£74035tothe winning horse Thesecond to receive£27781, the third £13910,the fourth £6929and the fifth £3484. forfour yrsold and upwards, which areallotted arating or an assessment of 130 or morebythe BHA Handicapper,taking account of racesrun up to and including the dayprior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay£650 stake, Declareby10.00a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st10lb each Fillies and mares allowed7lb.Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race andwillpresent aPerpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by thewinning owner until November 1st, 2023. Ladbrokes will also present amementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey.Inaddition, theywill award acashprizeof£50 to the stable employeeresponsible forthe bestturned out horse in this race.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.Declarations to run forthisracemustbemadeby10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rdand declarations of riders mustbemade by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December23rd. 10 entries at £650 -Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £56654; Second £23257; Third£11635;Fourth £5811; Fifth £2912. (Penalty Value £74035)A SEE PAGE 38 FORTHIS RACE. Fifth Race2.30 -THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£142375 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£53425, the third £26750, the fourth £13325, the fifth £6700and the sixth £3350.for four yrs old and upwards, which areallotted arating or an assessment of 130 or morebythe BHA Handicapper,taking account of racesrun up to andincluding the dayprior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 1stand pay£300 stake, Scratch by noon, November 29th or pay£500,Confirm by noon, December 20th and pay£450, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 20th and pay£4600 stake, Declareby 10.00a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o11st1lb; 5-y-oand up 11st10lb Fillies and mares allowed7lb.Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race andwill present aperpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2023. Ladbrokes will also present amementotothe winningowner,trainer,jockey.Inaddition, theywill award acashprizeof£100 to the stable employeeresponsible forthe bestturned out horse in this race.All number cloths to be carriedinthis race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. Thesponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.72Hour Declarations apply forthis race.Declarations to run forthis race mustbemade by 10.00a.m. on Friday, December 23rdand declarations of riders mustbemade by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. THERE WILL BE APARADE FORTHIS RACE. Runners will be led pastthe stands beforeturning and cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required forSupplementary entries). 18 entries, 5at£300,4 at £800,9 at £1250.-Closed November 1st, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £108950; Second £44725; Third£22375;Fourth £11175; Fifth £5600; Sixth £2800.(Penalty Value £142375)A

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Sixth Race3.05-THE LADBROKES GET YOUR £1 FREE BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakesand PrizeMoneyCode.£13615 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive£6272,the third£3135, the fourth £1570, the fifth £350,the sixth £350,the seventh £350 and the eighth £350.for novicefour yrsold and upwards, Rated0-140 (also open to such horses rated141 and 142 -see StandardConditions). £125 stakeifthe horse is rated114 or higher,or£25 stakeifthe horse is rated113 or lowerwith £100 extraifthe horse is declared to run Declareby10.00a.m. December 23rd. Lowest weight 10st5lb; Highestweight 11st10lb Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, foreach steeple chase won7lb.Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race andwill present amementoto the winning owner,trainer and jockey.Inaddition, theywill award acash prizeof£50 to the stable employeeresponsible forthe bestturned out horse in this race.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. Thesponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of theStakes and PrizeMoneyCode.Declarations to run forthis race must be made by 10.00a.m. on Friday, December 23rdand declarations of riders mustbemade by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 18 entries, at £125. -Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £10433; Second £5218; Third£2608; Fourth £1305; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280.(Penalty Value £13615) SEE PAGE 52 FORTHIS RACE.

Seventh Race3.40 -THE LADBROKES FANZONE “YOUR TEAM YOUR GAME” HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and PrizeMoneyCode.£11109 to the winninghorse Thesecond to receive£5118, the third£2558, the fourth £1281, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350.for threeyrs old and upwards, Rated0-140 (also open to suchhorsesrated 141 and 142 -see StandardConditions). £100 stakeifthe horse is rated114 or higher,or£20 stakeif the horse is rated113 or lowerwith £80 extraifthe horse is declared to run Declareby10.00a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, foreach hurdle race won7lb.Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a mementotothe winning owner,trainer andjockey.Inaddition, theywill award acash prizeof£50 to thestable employee responsible forthe bestturned out horse in this race.Declarations to run forthis race mustbemade by 10.00a.m. on Friday, December23rdand declarations of riders mustbe made by 1.00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. 26 entries, 1at£20 and25at£100.-Closed December 20th, 2022. Owners PrizeMoney. Winner £8513; Second £4257; Third£2128; Fourth £1065; Fifth £280; Sixth £280.(Penalty Value £11109.84)

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LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI CHASE ROLL OF HONOUR 1937-2021

1937 Southern Hero J: J. Fawcus T: G. Evans

1938 Airgead Sios J: T. McNeill T: V. Tabor 1939-1946 no race

1947Rowland Roy J: Bryan Marshall T: Fulke Walwyn

1948 Cottage Rake J: Aubrey Brabazon T: Vincent O’Brien

1949Finnure J: Dick Francis T: George Beeby

1950 Manicou J: Bryan Marshall T: Peter Cazalet

1951 Statecraft J: Tony Grantham T: Peter Cazalet

1952 Halloween J: Fred Winter T: Bill Wightman

1953 Galloway Braes J: Bert Morrow T: Alec Kilpatrick

1954 Halloween J: Fred Winter T: Bill Wightman

1955 Limber Hill J: Jimmy Power T: Bill Dutton

1956 Rose Park J: Michael Scudamore T: Peter Cazalet

1957 Mandarin J: Gerry Madden T: Fulke Walwyn

1958 Lochroe J: Arthur Freeman T: Peter Cazalet

1959Mandarin J: Gerry Madden T: Fulke Walwyn

1960 Saffron Tartan J: Fred Winter T: Don Butchers 1961-1962 no race

1963Mill House J: Willie Robinson T: Fulke Walwyn

1964 Frenchman’s Cove J: Stan Mellor T: Harry Thomson Jones

1965 Arkle J: Pat Taaffe T: Tom Dreaper

1966 Dormant J: Jeff King T: John Wells-Kendrew 1967-1968 no race

1969Titus Oates J: Stan Mellor T: Gordon W. Richards 1970 no race

1971 The Dikler J: Barry Brogan T: Fulke Walwyn 1972 Pendil J: Richard Pitman T: Fred Winter

1973Pendil J: Richard Pitman T: Fred Winter 1974 Captain Christy J: Bobby Coonan T: Pat Taaffe 1975 Captain Christy J: Gerry Newman T: Pat Taaffe

1976 Royal Marshall II J: Graham Thorner T: Tim Forster

1977

Hall J: Martin O’Halloran T: Peter Cundell

1984 Burrough Hill Lad J: John Francome T: Jenny Pitman 1985 Wayward Lad J: Graham Bradley T: Monica Dickinson

1986 Desert Orchid J: Simon Sherwood T: David Elsworth

1987Nupsala J: André Pommier T: François Doumen