Thornton set to partner Pady in King George

ROBERT THORNTON looks like being on board Forpadydeplasterer for Saturday’s rearranged William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton unless something untoward happens to Barry Geraghty’s mount Riverside Theatre.

“I’ve discussed it with Alan (King) this morning, it’s looking likely that I’ll be able to take the ride and I’m really looking forward to that,” said Thornton.

“The argument says he keeps running into one too good and I think you’d probably settle for second again. He’d run well to finish second.”