2.30 3m. 8 Declared. Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £250,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €142,375.00 2nd - €53,425.00 3rd - €26,750.00 4th - €13,325.00 5th - €6,700.00 6th - €3,350.00
Formscan - This prize has made it's way back across the Irish Sea for three of the last four years and might do so once more courtesy of GAELIC WARRIOR. Willie Mullins' seven-year-old is not without his quirks, but things really clicked into gear at the end of last season, landing the Bowl at Aintree before following up at Sandown. He returned to deny stable companion Fact To File in a pulsating John Durkan and although little should separate the pair again, Gaelic Warrior can continue his love affair with right-handed tracks. Nicky Henderson is without a King George victory since the enigmatic Might Bite obliged in 2017 but Arkle winner Jango Baie looks a live threat, especially with this trip sure to suit. Djelo adds strength to the home contingent, and it would be dangerous to rule out last year's one-two Banbridge and Il Est Francais.