Imperial Commander ruled out of King George Chase
Imperial Commander will have to miss his clash with four-time winner Kauto Star in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
The reigning Cheltenham Gold Cup hero suffered a cut to his leg when making a winning comeback in the Betfair Chase at Haydock last month and connections have now admitted defeat in the race for him to be fit for a Christmas appearance.
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