Check out who the best King George Chase trainer is ahead of the huge Boxing Day race at Kempton Park. See all you need to know about who has won the race the most as well as the most successful horses and jockeys.
What Is The King George VI Chase?
The King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 steeplechase typically ran on Boxing Day at Kempton Park over 3miles with 18 fences set to be jumped and it has been running since 1937.
Kempton’s feature race at their Christmas meeting is now the second most valuable chase in England, and only the Cheltenham Gold Cup is above it.
Being a true test of speed and stamina around the tricky Surrey track it’s a race that has been won by some of the best National Hunt horses including the legendary Kauto Star and Desert Orchid. It is truly one of the best contests in all of horse racing with many looking forward to it all year round.
When Is The King George VI Chase 2023?
📅Date: Tuesday 26th December 2023
🕙Time: 2:30pm
🏇Racecourse: Kempton (3m)
💰 Winner: £142,375
📺 TV: ITV/ Racing TV
Who Is The Best King George VI Chase Trainer?
The best King George trainer is Paul Nicholls, by some distance as well. He has won this race a record 13 times with some of his best National Hunt horses over the years.
Nicholls took home this contest last year too with Bravemansgame (see below), although the classy chaser is yet to win since that triumph on Boxing Day in 2022.
WATCH: Bravemansgame Wins 2022 King George VI Chase
Bravemansgame – a 13th win in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase for @PFNicholls under @CobdenHarry
🏆 2022 G1 King George VI Chase
🏆 2021 G1 Kauto Star Novices’ Chase
👑 King of @kemptonparkrace pic.twitter.com/tM7dItvGGC— Racing TV (@RacingTV) December 26, 2022
The 61-year-old saw his best success in this race with Kauto Star who won the race in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 and the iconic horse also has a race and a stand named after him at Kempton.
Paul Nicholls The Best King George Chase Trainer
- Paul Nicholls (13) – See More Business (1997, 1999), Kauto Star (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011), Silviniaco Conti (2013, 2014), Clan Des Obeaux (2018, 2019), Frodon (2020), Bravemansgame (2022)
Does Paul Nicholls Have Any King George Runners This Year (2023)?
Yes, the King George’s most successful trainer Paul Nicholls has two runners. Last year’s winner Bravemansgame and also his 2020 winner Frodon.
Most Successful King George Chase Horse
Kauto Star won this race a record five times in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 under Ruby Walsh, who is also the leading jockey in the highly-anticipated 3m event.
What About The Other Trainers With 2023 Runners?
- Nicky Henderson: 3 wins (Long Run (twice), Might Bite
- Willie Mullins: 2 wins (Florida Pearl, Tornado Flyer)
- Patrick Neville: 0 wins
- John Joseph Hanlon: 0 wins
Previous Winners Of King George VI Chase
- 2022 – Bravemansgame
- 2021 – Tornado Flyer
- 2020 – Frodon
- 2019 – Clan des Obeaux
- 2018 – Clan des Obeaux
- 2017 – Might Bite
- 2016 – Thistlecrack
- 2015 – Cue Card
- 2014 – Silviniaco Conti
- 2013 – Silviniaco Conti
King George VI Chase 2023 Odds
Check out the latest odds from BetMGM, who give new users £40 in free bets upon sign-up for staking just £10.
- Allaho 15/8
- Bravemansgame 9/4
- Shishkin 7/2
- The Real Whacker 9/1
- Hewick 11/1
- Frodon 33/1
Note: Odds are subject to change and others on request
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