2021 King George VI Chase at Kempton: the runners, the odds, the verdict

The 2021 Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (3.05 Kempton) promises to be an absolute epic. Can Clan Des Obeaux win his third King George, or will Cheltenham Gold Cup champion Minella Indo steal his thunder? Or might Frodon and Bryony Frost gallop to a second King George?

3.05 Kempton (December 26): Ladbrokes King George VI Chase racecard and betting

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1 Asterion Forlonge

Looked a big threat when unseating in the John Durkan; possibilities granted a clear round

Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Bryan Cooper
Odds: 7-1

2 Chantry House

Progressive and has an impressive strike-rate; on his way to becoming a top-class chaser

Trainer: Nicky Henderson
Jockey: Nico de Boinville
Odds: 5-1

3 Clan Des Obeaux

Won this race in 2018 and 2019; 2-2 since fitted with cheekpieces; has to be feared

Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Odds: 3-1 joint fav

4 Frodon

Admirable front-runner; won this contest last year; should make another bold bid

Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Jockey: Bryony Frost
Odds: 6-1

5 Lostintranslation

May use his Ascot reappearance win as a springboard to recapturing his peak form

Trainer: Colin Tizzard
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Odds: 14-1

6 Minella Indo

Leading player on the form of his success in last season's Gold Cup; headgear applied

Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Odds: 3-1 joint fav

7 Mister Fisher

Capable of smart form but needs a clear career-best performance to land this prize

Trainer: Nicky Henderson
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Odds: 33-1

8 Saint Calvados

Yet to prove his stamina conclusively for 3m; debut for Paul Nicholls after second wind op

Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan
Odds: 25-1

9 Tornado Flyer

Has good form but nine straight defeats reflect his limitations; no win for two years

Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Odds: 25-1

The verdict

This is a Christmas cracker. Slight preference is for the up-and-coming Chantry House, ahead of Clan Des Obeaux.
Steve Boow

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