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21 Dec 25
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Can remember a worse line up
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Look back a few Years at the winners ,the Games long gone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_George_VI_Chase |
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When one yard has most of the 10 best staying chasers you won't get all of them running.
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And where have all the French trained ones that used to run, and win, back in the day?
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Where are , not have
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Personally think it is a cracking renewal this year.
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So do I brandy
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this thread must be a wind up . if all/ most stand their ground its a terrific contest .
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john durkan 1st & 2nd, last year's 1st & 2nd, multiple grade 1 winning novices from last term, denman charlie hall & peterborough chase winner this year
what more do you want think its a belting renewal personally |
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OP has been on the sauce I think. Looks a good race this year.
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a fair few who can go from the front should be a cracker .
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Great piece from Richard Forristal in the RP on Thursday RE: the likely demise of Kempton
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this thread must be a wind up
Not at all take the two Mullins horses out what are we left with ? |
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Kauto ,Dessie, One Man, Wayward lad Among others that were the Boxing day stars
if Mullins wasnt Coming JaNgo would be Jolly to win a King George  |
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All the Monies for Jango ,Could go off Jolly
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Favour warrior
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The OP is clueless or inebriated
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Historically, the King George has been about established three mile chasers being taken on by those who are proven at shorter distances who think they might get away with a step up in distance on a sharp track.
The big problem with this year's race is where are the established three mile chasers. Name one who is actually better over three miles? Then you have a horse like Djelo who has shown on multiple occasions (0/5) that he isn't a Grade 1 horse at any trip. Looking elsewhere on Boxing Day it is very disappointing that the Formby is missing both Act Of Innocence and Upon Tweed. Why have they cried off? I was hoping this might be the first serious test for the Supreme favourite, in fact the only test for him prior to March. It now looks like a weak Grade 1. |
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Obviously disappointing that act of innocence and upon tweed are missing but as recent history goes with uk national hunt it’s nots surprising,however I still think the formby will test the favourite.
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UPON TWEED has had a setback (not serious) and is just back walking, and will hopefully be back in the spring. |
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The first King George I remember Mill House beat a veteran two-miler of Cazalet's,Blue Dolphin I think,in a two horse race. I was still quite excited. In my early teens just seeing Mill House jump round on a 14" black and white TV was enough for me.
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Not been to the king George for a few years but what an atmosphere ,the day kauto won his last was incredible at least the equal I’ve ever witnessed at Cheltenham.
It’s been a great race down the years hopefully this years will join the list of great king George’s. |
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Thanks Saxon. Sad news. Hopefully, they can get him back in time for Aintree, which would seem more likely than Cheltenham.
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This years race is a cracker imo, they have 28 Class 1 wins between them, bring it on.
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Agree Tiger. I shan't be there but rarely miss it on TV. I am only 25 miles from Wincanton but after a couple of tries and missing races in traffic I decided never again. I did see Bula win a novice hurdle there one Boxing Day. The saddest day at Kempton was when Dunkirk tried to run Arkle off his feet and was killed in the attempt. It looks like decent ground for Friday. The wettest I have seen was when Best Mate walked home in front desperately tired but so were his rivals. Horrible track when heavy.
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Can we highlight a future Superstar among them ? Pre Race TYIA
The last 4 winners have Hardly set the world light will Ed have the Count Down clock on to add to the Build up ? |
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Thought Djelo could nick a Place
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G luck to all aving a punt , and hopefully all safe Sound after the race
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The Mullins Barn a bit short of Winners lately ?
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Not a situation that lasts over Christmas,Nanny
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nope Rudolph maybe short of Carrots
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Was there Sage , had my money on Dunkirk , luckily it was down the far side . Saw one other of his wins and like all other racing fans at that time was heartbroken re the injury . Might even have sent a GWS card , things were different then .
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I'm going tomorrow and have been looking forward to it all week.
Added bonus that Tapley is running in the first so got a O & T badge so that's a right result.  |
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We don't fancy our chances b.t.w.
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All the best Slippy, enjoy your day.
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Good luck Slippy.
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best of luck slippy
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Thanks very much gents, I'm heading off shortly to get a good plot for the day.
Best of luck with your punting this afternoon. |
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OP has clearly been on the it all Christmas.
This race actually has an upcoming ‑clash vibe. There’s always someone insisting that “things were better back in my day,” even when the data, the performances, and the sheer depth of modern competition tell a completely different story. Sport evolves, athletes evolve, training evolves — pretending otherwise is just nostalgia doing what nostalgia does. This race is stacked. A field so deep that you could pick a dozen runners and still miss the winner. Races like this are few and far between outside the big festivals. It’s the kind of lineup where one mistake or one brilliant move can swing everything. One to enjoy |
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The idea that everything moves on is absolute nonsense, usually spouted by lazy people who have a limited idea of history.
It's a competitive race, but far from a great one, for the reasons I have already given. The cheerleading bug has clearly taken hold. I did ask for one established top class three mile chaser in the line up? I assume nobody has answered because there isn't one. |