Best Mate installed 3-1 favourite to land King George

BEST MATE has been installed as the 3-1 favourite with sponsors Stan James to land the King George VI Chase at Kempton on St. Stephen's Day.

Best Mate installed 3-1 favourite to land King George
Thu, 18 Nov, 2004 - 00:00
Tom Peacock

Henrietta Knight’s three-time Gold Cup winner was one of 32 entrants for the three-mile contest unveiled today, although he may well instead head to Ireland for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown two days later.

Miss Knight could still have a runner though even if Best Mate does go to Ireland as last year’s winner Edredon Bleu is also in the race.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: KemptonPlace: IrelandPlace: LeopardstownPlace: EnglandPlace: WindsorPlace: Kempton ParkPlace: AintreePlace: HuntingdonPerson: King GeorgePerson: Stan JamesPerson: Henrietta KnightPerson: Edredon BleuPerson: AzertyuiopPerson: Noel ChancePerson: MurphyPerson: CardinalPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Martin PipePerson: Nil DesperandumPerson: Julian ThickPerson: Kicking KingPerson: Lord SamPerson: Joly BeyPerson: Paddy PowerPerson: TiutchevPerson: Calling BravePerson: Hand In HandPerson: Graham LeePerson: Tony DobbinPerson: DobbinPerson: LeePerson: Amberleigh HouseEvent: King George VI ChaseEvent: St. Stephen's DayEvent: Gold CupEvent: Lexus ChaseEvent: 2003 Paddy Power Gold CupEvent: 2003 KingEvent: Betfred Gold CupEvent: Jockeys’ ChallengeEvent: Peterborough ChaseEvent: Grand NationalOrganisation: Best MateOrganisation: Our Vic
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