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King George VI Chase first festive option for Don Cossack

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King George VI Chase first festive option for Don Cossack

Don Cossack is the highest-rated steeplechaser in both Britain and Ireland. He is 11-4 favourite to win the King George VI Chase at Kempton. Gigginstown Stud team is keeping its options open for their Gold Cup contenders. Road To Riches, Don Poli and Sir Des Champs are entries for Leopardstown's Lexus Chase two days later. Identity Thief will line up in the Grade One Ryanair Hurdle on the final day of Leopardtown. Alpha Des Obeaux will target the Squared Financial Christmas HURTLE on Day 3 of the Leopardown.

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