King George preview: Clan Des Obeaux can join an elite group

Kempton specialist can complete hat-trick to give Paul Nicholls a 12th win in the Christmas highlight

Clan Des Obeaux pulled clear of stablemate Cyrname to win the King George in emphatic fashion. Picture: Healy Racing 

Having become the 15th multiple winner of Ladbrokes King George VI Chase last year, Clan Des Obeaux can join an elite group by winning the Christmas highlight for a third time today.

In a race with an illustrious history, Wayward Lad broke new ground when completing a hat-trick in 1985, a record Desert Orchid quickly surpassed with his fourth triumph in 1990 before Kauto Star eclipsed the famous grey with an emotional fifth success in 2011.