Jacob all set for Al Ferof

Paul Nicholls has confirmed Daryl Jacob will partner Al Ferof in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day with Noel Fehily set to continue his association aboard Silviniaco Conti.

The trainer talked down the prospect of Ruby Walsh making another appearance in the race aboard one of his runners, despite his phenomenal five victories with Kauto Star.

Nicholls finds his pair hard to split, with Al Ferof making a pleasing comeback from a year off the track by sauntering clear of French Opera in a match at Ascot.