Talking Horses: Clan Des Obeaux can make it lucky 13th for Paul Nicholls

Three of the nine contenders in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase are trained in Ireland.

Clan Des Obeaux ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies. Clan Des Obeaux, Frodon and Minella Indo are among the confirmations for the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton. Picture: Brian Lawless

Given how dominant our horses have been in the staying chase division in recent times, it’s somewhat surprising that Footpad (2019) is the only Irish-trained runner to make the journey to Kempton for the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase since the Vautour was agonisingly collared by Cue Card in the 2015 renewal.

However, that’ll change come Sunday as three of the nine contenders in the Christmas highlight are trained in Ireland.