When is the King George VI Chase 2024? Kempton date, start time, runners and betting

The King George VI Chase is the highlight of a busy festive period on the track as the leading staying chasers take aim at one of the most prestigious prize in the game.

The Christmas cracker is a proper test of speed and stamina over three miles at Kempton and the Grade 1 has been won by some of the greatest horses to have graced the game.

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Racegoers enjoyed a thrilling renewal last year as the legendary Shishkin, who unfortunately passed away in April, unseated Nico De Boinville at the second last, which looked to set up a battle between the recently retired Allaho and 2022 winner Bravemansgame until the ‘Shark’ Hanlon-trained Hewick appeared from the back of the television to wing the final fence and secure the famous race.

King George VI Chase odds can be found on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise all the key details for this year’s renewal are below.

King George VI Chase 2024 date

The King George VI Chase is set to take place at Kempton on Thursday, 26th December.

King George VI Chase 2024 start time

The King George VI Chase post time is scheduled for 14:30.

How to watch the King George VI Chase 2024

You can watch the King George VI Chase live on paddypower.com, the Paddy Power app and on ITV1.

King George VI Chase 2024 runners and riders

The following 11 horses have been declared for the King George VI Chase.

Banbridge (Paul Townend)
Bravemansgame (Harry Cobden)
Corbetts Cross (Derek O’Connor)
Envoi Allen (Rachael Blackmore)
General En Chef (Benjamin Gelhay)
Grey Dawning (Harry Skelton)
Il Est Francais (James Reveley)
Juntos Ganamos (Felix de Giles)
L’Homme Presse (Charlie Deutsch)
Spillane’s Tower (Mark Walsh)
The Real Whacker (Gavin Sheehan)

King George VI Chase 2024 betting

King George VI Chase odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.

Spillane’s Tower is the favourite with Paddy Power for the King George VI Chase after a narrow defeat in the John Durkan and the six-year-old has been supplemented by connections.

Despite being more commonly seen over shorter trips, Banbridge can also be found towards the top of the market as the ground is likely to come up in his favour.

Cheltenham Festival scorer Grey Dawning is next in our betting after placing second in the Betfair Chase on seasonal reappearance.

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