Minella Indo revved up for King George with cheekpieces fitted

Minella Indo is going to compete in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Sunday. Barry Maloney is hoping for a repeat of his Cheltenham success. Minella is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Last year's winner Frodon returns to the scene of the greatest triumph for Paul Nicholls. Two-time winner Clan Des Obeaux will be riding for Nicholl's. Willie Mullins-trained Tornado Flyer and Asterion Forlonge will also be competing. They will again be ridden by Bryan Cooper. Chantry House will ride for owner JP McManus.

Epatante is in the Christmas Hurdle (2.30) with Not So Sleepy, Soaring Glory, Glory And Fortune and Tritonic. Minella Indo is preparing for King George with cheekpieces fitted.

Bravemansgame and Ahoy Senor will meet in the Kauto Star Novices' Chase (1.55) at Aintree's Grand National. Bravemans game has won both of his starts over fences this season. AhOY Senors beat Braveman by seven lengths in Sefton Novice's Hurdle at Grand Nats. Lucinda Russell's star Ahory Senore won the John Francome Noviced's Chase at Newbury's Ladbrokes Trophy meeting by 31 lengths. Tea Clipper and Kiltealy Briggs complete the field.

Minella Indo has cheekpieces fitted for King George.

Clan Des Obeaux is favourite to win the King George VI Chase. Chantry House, Asterion Forlonge and Tornado Flyer are also in the running. Minella Indo is a sponsor. The odds are 11-4 for Minellia Indo, 9-2 Chanterel House and 2-3 for Tornado flyer.

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