held up towards rear, closed from 4 out, went 9 lengths 2nd 3 out, closed 2 out, challenged last, soon led, stayed on well
4 18:30 Kempton 26 Dec 2024
Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
3m Good (Good to Soft in places)
led, clear 4th, still 9 lengths ahead 3 out, reduced lead 2 out, in tight to last, soon headed, no impression on winner after
held up in mid-division, headway 4 out, lost 2nd 3 out, 3rd and no impression 2 out
chased clear went clear 4th, outpaced 4 out, 6th 3 out, stayed on flat, went 4th close home, no impression
held up in mid-division, not much room 1st, headway when not fluent 10th, mistake 14th, 5th and no impression from 3 out, went 4th before 2 out, lost 4th close home
held up towards rear, not fluent 4th, outpaced in 7th 3 out, never dangerous
held up in mid-division, not fluent 5th, headway before 7th, outpaced 4 out, well beaten 3 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 12th until 3 out, weakened before 2 out
always towards rear, well beaten from 4 out
chased leaders, jumped right 1st, lost place when not fluent 13th, blundered and unseated rider next
towards rear, mistake 1st, headway when not fluent 13th, weakened before 3 out, soon pulled up
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good | 6 | Hewick | 8 | 11 10 | - | U1F1-40 | 146 days | J J Hanlon | Gavin Sheehan | 12/ 1 | 5:55.75 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 9 | Bravemansgame | 7 | 11 10 | - | 11114-1 | 58 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Harry Cobden | 11/ 4 | 5:58.35 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 9 | Tornado Flyer | 8 | 11 10 | - | 22543-5 | 21 days | W P Mullins | Danny Mullins | 28/ 1 | 6:15.50 | |
| 2020 | Good to Soft | 9 | Frodon | 8 | 11 10 | - | 3314-14 | 21 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Bryony Frost | 20/ 1 | 6:01.30 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 5 | Clan Des Obeaux | 7 | 11 10 | - | 41152-2 | 54 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 11/ 2 | 6:10.13 | |
| 2018 | Good to Soft | 10 | Clan Des Obeaux | 6 | 11 10 | - | 42123-4 | 32 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Harry Cobden | 12/ 1 | 6:04.60 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 8 | Might Bite | 8 | 11 10 | - | 1F111-1 | 44 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 6/ 4 | 6:11.80 | |
| 2016 | Good | 5 | Thistlecrack | 8 | 11 10 | - | 111-111 | 30 days | C L Tizzard (115 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 11/ 10 | 5:53.50 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 9 | Cue Card | 9 | 11 10 | - | 452-411 | 35 days | C L Tizzard (115 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 9/ 2 | 6:03.25 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 10 | Silviniaco Conti | 8 | 11 10 | - | 3141-51 | 34 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Noel Fehily | 15/ 8 | 6:08.20 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 9 | Silviniaco Conti | 7 | 11 10 | - | 111F3-3 | 33 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Noel Fehily | 7/ 2 | 6:10.90 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 9 | Long Run | 7 | 11 10 | - | 12213-2 | 32 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 15/ 8 | 6:28.50 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 7 | Kauto Star | 11 | 11 10 | - | F133-P1 | 37 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 3/ 1 | 6:05.00 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 9 | Long Run | 6 | 11 10 | - | 11113-3 | 63 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 9/ 2 | 6:03.00 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 13 | Kauto Star | 9 | 11 10 | - | 21U11-1 | 35 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 8/ 13 | 6:07.20 | |
| 2008 | Good | 10 | Kauto Star | 8 | 11 10 | - | 1122-1U | 34 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 10/ 11 | 5:57.40 | |
| 2007 | Good to Soft | 7 | Kauto Star | 7 | 11 10 | - | 1111-21 | 32 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 4/ 6 | 6:09.40 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 9 | Kauto Star | 6 | 11 10 | - | 21F-111 | 24 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 8/ 13 | 6:05.70 | |
| 2005 | Good | 9 | Kicking King | 7 | 11 10 | - | 111-123 | 37 days | T J Taaffe | B J Geraghty | 11/ 8 | 6:11.90 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 13 | Kicking King | 6 | 11 10 | - | 22-B121 | 21 days | T J Taaffe | B J Geraghty | 3/ 1 | 5:54.20 |