UK Horse Racing Tips

Aside from the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the King George VI Chase is the most prestigious race of its kind in the British National Hunt calendar. Run over 3 miles, and 18 relatively easy fences, at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, the race has been dominated in recent years by Paul Nicholls.The reigning champion trainer has won the last three renewals, with Clan Des Obeaux in 2018 and 2019 and Frodon in 2020, and his previous winners dominate the ante-post market in 2021. It’s the kind of run that means online casino or betting fans would dream of.

Last year, Clan Des Obeaux started favourite, but could only finish a modest third, beaten 8¼ lengths, behind Frodon, who made all the running. However, he rounded off last season by winning the Betway Bowl at Aintree and the Punchestown Gold Cup and, while he hasn’t been seen in public since April, is favourite once again this year.

Frodon went on to finish fifth, beaten 34 lengths, behind Minella Indo in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but avenged that defeat when beating the same horse 5 lengths into third place in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal on his reappearance in late October. Minella Indo may have been a little ‘rusty’ on the latter occasion but, as he proved last year, Frodon is a force to be reckoned with around Kempton Park and shouldn’t be underestimated.

The King George VI Chase also looks the logical next step for Envoi Allen, who lost his unbeaten record when falling in the Marsh Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and finished lame when pulled up in the Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown in April. He jumped well when winning a Grade 2 event at Down Royal on his reappearance and, while he has yet to win beyond 2 miles 5 furlongs, is strong-travelling type who could find Kempton to his liking. So come the end of December its time to have a short break from the likes of https://www.wolfwinner.com/en/ to see how this prestigious race pans out.

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