The 2011 King George VI Chase - Kauto Star Claims Remarkable Fifth Success
All eyes are on 2010 winner Long Run at Kempton today and he is the hot favourite in the current King George Chase Odds. The Robert Waley-Cohen owned horse went onto win the Gold Cup last season to prove himself the top chaser in the country. However, Long Run was below par first time out this campaign when he was behind the great Kauto Star in the Betfair Chase at Haydock and he will be looking to bounce back when they rematch this afternoon.
15:10 William Hill King George VI Chase (Grade 1) (Class 1, 3m)
1.Kauto Star - R Walsh - P Nicholls - 3/1
2.Long Run - Mr S Waley-Cohen - N Henderson - Evensf
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Perhaps the most interesting of the King George Chase Runners today is Master Minded who will be stepping up in trip this season for Paul Nicholls. He is better known as a dual Champion Chase winner over two miles but looks to have the class to step up to the three mile trip on offer at Kempton for the King George and there will be plenty of interest to see how he fares.
The King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt horse race for four-year-old and above horses. It is run over a distance of 3 miles at Kempton Park Racecourse each year on Boxing Day and is one of the most important races on the calendar.
King George Chase Odds 2011
For many it is a race that really challenges the very best and is probably second to the Cheltenham Gold Cup in terms of prestige.
Four time King George winner, Kauto Star could be amongst the King George Chase runners again this year but he will struggle according King George betting as he goes for historic 5th triumph. Also likely to run is Captain Chris who of course full of class and expected to be better for stepping up to three miles. Both these great horse will undoubtedly be added to the King George Legends list in due course so it should be a classic tussle. Nacarat is one to watch at a massive price after some good runs this season and the grey tends to run well at Kempton.
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Paul Nicholls, who trains Kauto Star has had two other winners of the race, he is firmly established as one of the King George Top Trainers and his stable jockey, Ruby Walsh is also one of the King George Top Jockey’s.
2011 King George Betting
This year’s race has Kauto Star heading the King George odds once again and looking for a fifth consecutive win, he won last year and he also won the 2008, 2007 and 2006 King George Chase. However, having only narrowly beaten Imperial Commander last time out in the Betfair Chase all eyes will be on him with half an eye on the Gold Cup in March. Our King George Chase form guide should be studied before making any firm conclusions of which horse shall win. Also look over our King George Tips page and see what you think of our assessment of the facts, figures and likely winner, you may not agree but thats the beauty of racing. We have also included, via this site, an outstanding King George VI Free Bets offer from all of the major online bookies for you to take your pick from.
Whatever the outcome, the race will undoubtedly be the highlight of the Boxing Day racing cards and all eyes will be glued to Kempton Park to see the outcome.
King George VI Chase Runners 2011
There is always a decent sized field for Kempton each Boxing Day and we are expecting 2011 to be no different, Long Run will head the field as he goes for a 2nd consecutive success this year. Other potential King George VI Chase Runners include Planet Of Sound and the grey Nacarat who seems to act well around Kempton. Riverside Theatre is another one who could take his chance for Nicky Henderson after a good start to the season and he will be an interesting prospect if he takes his chance.
King George Chase Tips
The King George is the second biggest race of the season behind the Gold Cup and as such is a massive betting heat for punters at Christmas. There are a number of King George Chase Tips for punters to follow before having a bet on the race as well as race trends which can often lead to narrowing down any potential winner at Kempton. Certain horses will be at their best for Kempton while others will be using the race as a stepping stone towards the Gold Cup later in the season and this is always something punters should be looking at closely.
