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Il Est Francais set to race in Britain again with surprise £150,000 handicap among options for King George runner-up
Il Est Francais leads the field past the stands in the King George VI Chase at KemptonCredit: Edward Whitaker
Ladbrokes King George VI Chase runner-up Il Est Francais could be seen more regularly in Britain after his career-best effort at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Il Est Francais posted his highest Racing Post Rating of 173 when beaten a length and three-quarters by Banbridge in the Grade 1 event.
James Reveley’s mount ran a big race from the front on his first start in Britain since an impressive 11-length success in the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at the same meeting the previous year.
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