2024 King George VI Chase Odds - Grey Dawning backed into favouritism at Kempton
The 2024 King George VI Chase at Kempton Park promises to be an exhilarating event with a wide-open betting field. Key contenders include Grey Dawning, Corbetts Cross, and Envoi Allen, all vying for favoritism. With potential supplementary entries like Fastorslow and Spillane's Tower, the race may see shifts in the odds. Past winner Hewick could return to defend his title, and other notable entries from Irish and French connections add to the excitement. The race may also feature top performers like L'Homme Presse, Bravemansgame, and Protektorat.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2024 King George VI Chase [Updated 19/12/24]
- This Grade One takes place at Kempton Park on Thursday 26th December
- Grey Dawning leads Spillane's Tower in the betting
The showpiece event at Kempton's Christmas Festival is the King George VI Chase. This historic Grade One, which was first run at Kempton Park back in 1937, has been won by many of the sport's most legendary three-mile chasers, including Arkle, Wayward Lad, Desert Orchid and Kauto Star.
Here's a look through the current King George VI Chase betting and a rundown of the most likely runners.
2024 King George VI Chase Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Grey Dawning | 7/2 |
| Spillane's Tower | 9/2 |
| Banbridge | 6/1 |
| Il Est Francais | 7/1 |
| Envoi Allen | 8/1 |
| L'Homme Presse | 11/1 |
| Bar | 14/1 |
2024 King George VI Chase Entries
Dan Skelton had initially ruled Grey Dawning out of Kempton, following his defeat to Royal Pagaille in the Betfair Chase. However, every week Skelton has provided a positive update on his stable star, claiming he's now on track for Kempton, forcing the bookies to cut Grey Dawning into 7/2 favouritism.
Jimmy Mangan stated last week that the plan was to supplement Spillane's Tower into the feature at Kempton on Boxing Day. The John Durkan runner-up will be joined in the field by fellow JP McManus flag-bearer Corbetts Cross, who missed the Betfair Chase after a small set-back.
Hewick claimed a shock victory in this race 12 months ago and could return to Kempton to defend his crown, but the betting suggests that Hanlon's star may head to Leopardstown instead. Joseph O'Brien's Banbridge is an intended runner at Kempton, as is Henry De Bromhead's Envoi Allen.
Il Est Francais could make the trip over from France, despite losing his position as the ante-post favourite following his blow-out at Auteuil last month. L'Homme Presse will make his seasonal reappearance in this prestigious Grade One. Paul Nicholls could be represented by former winner Bravemansgame.
Patrick Neville's The Real Whacker and Juntos Ganamos for David Cottin feature in the betting, after connections announced plans to supplement. Other potential runners include Ahoy Senor for Lucinda Russell and Il Est Francais' stablemate General En Chef.
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