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Last Ran: 26th December 2008
The King George VI Chase is held on December 26th, Boxing Day at Kempton Park racecourse as part of the Stan James Christmas Festival.
It is a group 1 National Hunt race for four-year-old and above horses run over a distance of 3 miles with 18 fences at Kempton Park Racecourse in Surrey.
The race itself has grown in popularity and has become a firm favorite with spectators and punters alike.
The very best chasers from Britain, Ireland and France all competing to win this prestigious title, it is a race that always delivers plenty of betting activity.
Many famous horses have won there including Desert Orchid who went on to win the race four times. Kicking King has won it twice in 2004 and 2005.
The King George VI Chase is part Betfair's £1 million bonus, any horse that wins the Betfair Chase the King George VI Chase or the Lexus Chase and the Cheltenham Gold Cup will pick up a cool £1 million.
Ante-post markets for the King George are available months in advance giving punters some great value on their chosen horse.
On the day of the race many punters opt for the each way markets on this race and you can still find some great prices from the many bookmakers around. With many bookies offering free bets for new customers you could find yourself quids in.
| Race Facts | |
| Age Limit | 4yo+ |
| Distance | 3m |
| Entrants | Open |
Previous Winners of the King George VI Chase
Other Horse Races
- Welsh Grand National (27th December 2008)
- Paddy Power Dial A Bet Chase (27th December 2008)
- Future Champions Novice Hurdle (27th December 2008)
- Desert Orchid Chase (27th December 2008)
- Wayward Lad Novices Chase (27th December 2008)
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