Nicky Henderson happy to take King George chance with Santini

However, the trainer still has his doubts about whether three miles at Kempton Park will see his stout stayer to best effect

Santini was not origionally considered for the St Stephen's Day highlight. Picture: David Davies/PA

Santini will seek to justify an entry that initially "wasn't the plan at all" when he takes his place in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase.

The Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up was not considered for the St Stephen's Day highlight originally, and Nicky Henderson still has his doubts about whether three miles at Kempton Park will see his stout stayer to best effect.