Kempton - Friday 26th December
I don’t want to produce a full preview of the King George VI
chase just yet – but I do want to get one horse on side, before the big races
of the next 2 weekends…
Silviniaco Conti was a most impressive winner of the King
George 12 months ago – when he wore down Cue Card between the final two fences
– and for the life of me, I can’t see why he is 9/1 in a place – generally 8/1
– for this years renewal…
As I’ve said in my preview of the Betfair chase, the greater
demands of the fences – and to a lesser extent the track – at the Sunbury
venue, play to his strengths…
At this point in time, I would have him clear favourite –
not 9/1 third best…
Simonsig really hasn’t done anything over fences to warrant
a price of 5/1 – and has been off the track for 2 years. As things currently stand,
he is a favourite who has to be taken on…
And whilst I respect the chances of Cue Card – the fact
remains, he didn’t get home last year – and on similar ground, it’s not hard to
see the same scenario this time round.
There are a few others who could be given a chance – if things
work out between now and the race day – and if they turn up…
All things being equal however, Silviniaco will be there – and
provided he doesn’t have a disaster at Haydock, he won’t be a 9/1 chance !
My plan would be to preview the race properly in 2 or 3
weeks time – but I felt it prudent to act now, with regard to Silviniaco…
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