How strange is it to look at the programme for today and to see the King George and the Christmas Hurdle being run at Kempton?

Albertas Run could bid to became the first dual winner of the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham in March.

History-seeking Kauto Star heads a final field of 11 runners in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

PAUL NICHOLLS has warned Denman’s opponents that the former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is “full of enthusiasm” ahead of his bid for a record third victory in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday.

DENMAN has been left at the head of the weights and is one of 34 remaining entries for the Hennessy Gold Cup on Saturday week.

PADDY BRENNAN is feeling confident ahead of Imperial Commander’s first run of the season in Saturday’s Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Tom George believes he will not be short of potential suitors for the ride on Nacarat in Saturday’s Betfair Chase at Haydock.

I have decided to ride Kauto Star, in preference to Denman, in next month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Kauto Star will face a maximum of 13 rivals as he bids to record a remarkable fourth consecutive victory in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton.

Kauto Star’s next competitive appearance on a racecourse looks highly likely to be in the Champion Chase at Down Royal on November 7.

Conna Castle is set to have his final prep run before a possible crack at the John Smith’s Grand National in the Shamrock Handicap Chase at Gowran Park on Saturday.