‘Big chance’ for Long Run repeat in King George

Long Run may set his own pace as the 2011 Gold Cup hero bids to reclaim his William Hill King George VI Chase crown at Kempton on Wednesday.

Mon, 24 Dec, 2012 - 00:00
Colin Wilson

It has not been plain sailing since the Nicky Henderson-trained gelding won a rearranged King George in January 2011 before going on to glory at Cheltenham.

Second to Kauto Star 12 months ago, he heads a field of 10 for jump racing’s Christmas cracker.

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