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Don Cossack given chance to show his true quality in King George VI Chase

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Don Cossack given chance to show his true quality in King George VI Chase

Don Cossack is favourite for Saturday's King George VI Chase. He has grown into himself in the last 12 to 14 months. Nichols Canyon beat Willie Mullins-trained stablemate Faugheen in Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown last month. Faffheens only career defeat came at the Puncheshstown Hurlle. Gordon Elliott's No More Heroes won the Drinmore Novices’ Chase at Fairyhouse last week. Smad Place will take his chance on Boxing Day. Al Ferof and Al Favourite are also in this year's race. The winner will be announced soon.

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