Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
6 months ago
KEMPTON
26 December 2025
Friday 26th December
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Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Won this last season but disappointing on his three starts this year; a visor goes on
U17-44
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 167
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 25 | Cor Cork | 17f Sft | ChG2 | 12-0 | 4/5 | Found A Fifty (29L) | 20/1 | 166 | 140 |
| 30 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 p | 4/4 | Galopin Des Champs (47L) | 4/1 | 167 | 124 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 p | 7/9 | Inothewayurthinkin (43L) | 13/2 | 168 | 142 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 p | 1/11 | Il Est Francais (1¾L) | 7/1 | 165 | 172 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16.5f Y | ChG2 | 12-0 | UR/8 | Energumene () | 16/1 | 165 | 170 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | ChG2 | 12-0 | 4/6 | Found A Fifty (28L) | 100/30 | 165 | 132 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
0-5 in Grade 1s but he's only seven and has won two Grade 2s under penalties this season
176-11
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 164
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20f Sft | ChG2 | 11-10 | 1/5 | Edwardstone (4¾L) | 5/6F | 163 | 170 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | ChG2 | 11-10 | 1/5 | Pic D'orhy (1L) | 11/4 | 162 | 168 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 6/7 | Gaelic Warrior (37L) | 14/1 | 166 | 144 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 7/9 | Fact To File (65L) | 15/2 | 166 | 135 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-8 | 1/7 | Hitman (3½L) | 6/4F | 160 | 170 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 22f Sft | 2Ch | 11-10 | 2/6 | Protektorat (23L) | 5/4F | 160 | 153 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
4 Grade 1 wins; suspicion a shorter trip is optimal, but a leading candidate nevertheless
231-42
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 173
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 | 2/10 | Gaelic Warrior (nk) | 11/8F | 173 | 174 |
| 29 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | 4/6 | Marine Nationale (38L) | 11/10F | 172 | 129 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/9 | Heart Wood (9L) | 6/4F | 166 | 177 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 3/10 | Galopin Des Champs (4¾L) | 100/30 | 168 | 165 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/9 | Galopin Des Champs (7½L) | 13/8 | 169 | 171 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | 1/8 | Spillane's Tower (½L) | 7/2 | 162 | 169 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
7yo who has won his last three, including two Grade 1s, and there's lots to like
2311-1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 174
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 ht | 1/10 | Fact To File (nk) | 13/8 | 170 | 174 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 23f Gd | ChG2 | 11-8 ht | 1/9 | Appreciate It (5L) | 5/6F | 170 | 166 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 1/7 | Grey Dawning (3L) | 11/4 | 164 | 174 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 ht1 | 3/8 | Solness (14L) | 6/4F | 165 | 151 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-12 h | 2/9 | Solness (3¾L) | 13/8F | 166 | 157 |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvChG1 | 11-12 h | 2/4 | Il Etait Temps (2¼L) | 1/3F | 167 | 159 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Very up and down, pulled up at Ascot latest; Kempton factor means he's worth a second look
261-3P
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 163
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-4 | PU/5 | Jango Baie () | 11/4 | 165 | - |
| 14 May 25 | Com Compiegne | 19f VSft | HL | 10-8 | 3/8 | Aston Martini (11½L) | 3/5F | - | 127 |
| 19 Apr 25 | Par Lyon Parilly | 19f Hy | H | 10-10 | 1/9 | Petit Andre (7L) | 1/5F | - | 135 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 6/9 | Fact To File (26L) | 100/30 | 166 | 152 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/11 | Banbridge (1¾L) | 9/2 | 156 | 171 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Aut Auteuil | 27.5f VSft | ChG1 | 10-10 | PU/8 | Gran Diose () | 17/10F | - | - |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Won the Arkle despite the 2m trip; could relish first crack at 3m; firmly in calculations
1213-1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 165
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Gidleigh Park (9L) | 9/4F | 158 | 171 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 3/9 | Impaire Et Passe (1¼L) | 6/4F | 159 | 161 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Only By Night (¾L) | 5/1 | 153 | 163 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 20f Hy | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 2/4 | Handstands (shd) | 10/11F | 153 | 161 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2NvCh | 11-4 | 1/5 | Springwell Bay (6½L) | 7/4 | 146 | 157 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-8 | 2/19 | Kateira (1¾L) | 9/1 | 139 | 148 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Two-time 2m Grade 2 winner; 3m may be within range but a clear career best is needed
156-24
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 156
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-10 | 4/5 | Jango Baie (53L) | 18/1 | 157 | 130 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcChG2 | 11-6 | 2/7 | Hitman (2L) | 3/1 | 156 | 160 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 6/7 | Il Etait Temps (25L) | 22/1 | 156 | 150 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 5/9 | Fact To File (22L) | 40/1 | 156 | 154 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-5 | 1/5 | Libberty Hunter (1¼L) | 11/1 | 153 | 162 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | 2HcCh | 12-0 | 3/6 | Libberty Hunter (8½L) | 5/2J | 154 | 156 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 35 in the last 14 days (26%)
Won Grade 1 C&D novice 12 months ago; has bundles of potential and could be serious force
2/11-1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 156
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 21.5f GS | 2Ch | 11-11 | 1/5 | Iroko (2½L) | 8/11F | 151 | 157 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Hyland (2½L) | 4/6F | 148 | 158 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 20f GS | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 1/6 | Masaccio (2L) | 9/4J | 148 | 151 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-8 | 2/8 | Dancing City (5½L) | 85/40F | 148 | 144 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Hy | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 2/13 | Stellar Story (hd) | 18/1 | 136 | 151 |
| 30 Dec 23 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 3/9 | Captain Teague (1¾L) | 20/1 | 127 | 136 |
Verdict
Having thrived since being upped to 3m1f at Aintree, GAELIC WARRIOR (nap) can post his fourth win in a row and sixth Grade 1 success.
Gaelic Warrior
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Gaelic Warrior,
11/4 Fact To File,
Jango Baie,
6/1 The Jukebox Man,
14/1 Banbridge,
Djelo,
16/1 Il Est Francais,
100/1 Master Chewy
Relevant Tips
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