King George VI Chase 2021

King George VI Chase 2021

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King George VI Chase betting

The King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 race over 3m at Kempton Park on Boxing Day. It’s second only to the Cheltenham Gold Cup in terms of prestige for the best chasers in Britain and Ireland.

King George VI Chase betting is available all year round and the result has a big impact on Cheltenham Gold Cup odds. Famous multiple winners include Silver Buck, Wayward Lad, Desert Orchid and Kauto Star.

King George VI Chase betting tips

Many King George winners had won on their most recent outing and had a least one previous course victory. Although this is a flat track, proven form over 3m is an important factor to consider for your King George VI Chase bets. Most winners here had at least one previous win at 3m or further.

Experienced chasers do best here. A high percentage of winners have had at least eight previous races over fences. King George VI Chase tips should also have at least one Grade 1 victory prior to Kempton and an official rating of 172 or higher.

Paul Nicholls is the leading trainer in the history of the race. His first two victories came with See More Business (1997, 1999). The record breaking Kauto Star (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011) contributed a further five with Silviniaco Conti (2013, 2014) maintaining his dominance. Clan Des Obeaux provided Nicholls with his 10th King George VI Chase in 2018.

French trainer Francois Doumen was successful five times here. Nupsala gave him his first winner in 1987 and The Fellow won for successive seasons in 1991 and 1992. Algan (1994) and First Gold (2000) were his most recent King George winners.

King George VI Chase betting trends

Favourites have a very good record in the King George VI Chase in recent years. Kauto Star was a very popular King George VI Chase bet and started odds-on favourite for his first four victories. Long Run (2012), Silviniaco Conti (2014), Thistlecrack (2016) and Might Bite (2017) all started well-backed favourites.

It has been extremely rare for a horse outside the first three in the King George VI Chase odds to win in recent times. Clan Des Obeaux (2018) at 12/1 was the first horse to win at a double-figure price since the 25/1 win of Edredon Bleu in 2003.

Horses aged six to eight have the best recent record. Kauto Star was 11 when he recorded his fifth and final victory in 2011. His outstanding achievement surpassed the previous record of four wins in the race by Desert Orchid. Wayward Lad won the race three times and there have been numerous two-time winners.

Kempton Park suits some chasers better than Cheltenham, which has an extra quarter of a mile and an uphill finish. No mare has ever won the King George VI Chase.

King George VI Chase ante-post betting pointers

The Betfair Chase at Haydock Park is a key form guide for assessing your King George VI Chase betting tips.

The £1 million Betfair bonus for winning the Betfair Chase, King George and Cheltenham Gold Cup makes this a very enticing race for the top steeplechasers. Kauto Star, Silviniaco Conti and Cue Card all won at Haydock prior to winning here.

King George VI Chase winners are automatically aimed at the Cheltenham Gold Cup and most of them don’t race again before the Festival. Kauto Star did win the Ascot Chase in 2007, but went straight to Cheltenham after his subsequent victories in this race.

Thistlecrack (2016) was second in the Cotswold Chase and missed the Gold Cup through injury. Clan Des Obeaux won the Denman Chase at Ascot in 2019 before finishing fifth at Cheltenham.

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King George VI Chase history and memorable winners

The King George VI Chase was first run in 1937 when it was won by Southern Hero. It was moved from February to Boxing Day in 1947 and has remained as the highlight of the big Christmas meeting ever since.

Manicou won the King George as a five-year-old in 1950 and Halloween became the first horse to win the race twice in 1952 and 1954. Other significant early winners of the King George VI Chase include Mandarin (1957, 1959), Mill House (1963) and Arkle (1965).

Arkle attempted to follow up in 1966, but injured himself while jumping the open ditch. He completed the race in second place behind Dormant despite a fractured pedal bone, but never raced again.

Pendil (1972, 1973) and Captain Christy (1974, 1975) were dual winners in the early seventies. The Michael Dickinson stable dominated the race between 1978 and 1985, with victories for Gay Spartan (1978), Silver Buck (1979, 1980) and Wayward Lad (1982, 1983 and 1985).

Desert Orchid recorded his first win in the race in 1986 and became a big favourite among King George VI Chase betting tips over the next few seasons. He was even-money favourite when beaten by 25/1 outsider Nupsala in 1987, but then won for three successive seasons.

One Man was another very popular grey, winning in 1995 and 1996 for Gordon Richards and Richard Dunwoody. He set a record time for the race of five minutes and 45 seconds in 1996.

Three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate added his name to the roll of honour in 2002, ridden by Tony McCoy.

The King George will always be synonymous with Kauto Star after his astonishing five victories between 2006 and 2011.

He was beaten in the 2010 renewal when third to Long Run, the race taking place in January 2011 after the Boxing Day card was lost to snow and frost.

King George VI Chase 2021

Clan Des Obeaux is certain to be aimed at a repeat win in the King George by Paul Nicholls. There remains an element of doubt about him staying the Gold Cup trip after he plugged on to finish fifth to Al Boum Photo in March. He was then beaten nine lengths by Kemboy at Aintree.

Nicholls will also be hoping that Topofthegame develops into a Cheltenham Gold Cup horse after his win in the RSA Chase. He just got the better of Santini and Delta Work, but met his match in Lostintranslation at Aintree.

Lostintranslation is trained by Colin Tizzard, successful in the King George with Cue Card (2015) and Thistlecrack (2016). He won with so much authority at Liverpool that his price was immediately cut in the King George VI Chase odds.

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo would be an obvious candidate for this race. He provided Willie Mullins with his first win in that race. The leading Irish trainer won the King George with Florida Pearl in 2001 and he also has the talented Kemboy to look forward to.

The King George VI Chase betting also features Nicky Henderson’s Altior, who would be a fascinating contender if stepping up in distance. The same applies to Cyrname, who was so impressive when winning the Ascot Chase in February. Kempton’s right-hand track would certainly suit him.

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a. This promotion is only available to new William Hill customers in the UK or Ireland opening an online account in pound sterling or euro.

 

b. This promotion is not available to new accounts which funds are paid into by PayPal, Neosurf, Paysafe, NETELLER, Skrill, ecoPayz, Kalibra/Postpay or William Hill PLUS Card.

 

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b. When we convert currencies, we consider £10 to be equal to:

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a. We expect you to be fair when you take part in promotions. We consider certain types of play to be unfair and to break these terms and conditions. These unfair types of play include the following.

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b. You cannot take part in this promotion if we have previously banned you from taking part in promotions, or from betting or playing any games on our website.

 

c. We can withhold or refuse to pay any winnings from a bonus if funds you paid into your main balance (including any amounts you have already used) are cancelled or denied by any payment service (for example, your card provider).

 

d. We can change or cancel this promotion, or change these terms and conditions:

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We can also award an equivalent bonus to the one referred to in this promotion.

 

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f. Your use of our website, and your gaming or betting, is governed by our terms and conditions of using our website or telebetting service (the general terms). You must read the general terms and these terms and conditions before you take part in this promotion. If any of these terms and conditions conflict with the general terms, these terms and conditions will apply.

 

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