Might Bite ahead of Bristol De Mai in King George VI Chase betting

The big gamble of the day could come with Thistlecrack. After landing this contest so confidently last year, much was expected of the then novice chaser. Defeat to the late Many Clouds in the Trial Cotswold Chase proved a setback before injury cut short a season which promises so much.

On his reappearance last month at Newbury, Colin Tizzard’s star could only trundle home in fifth, 13l behind eventual winner and 33/1 shot Beer Goggles. After such a long time away, a poor run on his seasonal bow was perhaps to be expected.

At Kempton, one year on from one of the finest jump performances in modern times, it’ll be interesting to see whether the nine-year-old can get back to his best. The Coral News Team are hoping for a big run from last year’s King George winner.

Fox Norton (6/1)

The Tizzard-Power combination brought some fruitful winners last season. With Fox Norton, connections will fancy their chances again on Tuesday. Victory in the Shloer Chase in November was followed up by a close second to the fast-improving Politologue in the Tingle Creek last month.

Here, he’ll be upped in trip to 3m for the very first time. It could prove a smart move for the French-bred raider after he handled 2m4f comfortably in the Melling Chase last April. The ground also looks to be in the seven-year-old’s favour.

Whisper (8/1)

Whisper is a horse the Coral News Team like. But after successive defeats to ante-post favourite Might Bite last season, it’s hard to see him taking the honours here.

However, his seasonal reappearance does provide grounds for optimism. Henderson’s second-runner was beaten by a neck in the Ladbrokes Trophy at the start of the month. It was an impressive staying performance from a consistent nag who is always there or thereabouts. It’ll be tough for him to win at Kempton, but you can bet he’ll push the main fancies close.

Rest of the pack

The remainder of the field is headed by Tea for Two at 16/1. Nick Williams’ charge was soundly beaten in the Lancashire Chase and won’t be in contention against even tougher opposition here. Outlander could provide an interest each-way alternative at 28/1, ahead of Double Shuffle and Traffic Fluide, both at 50/1.

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