Paul Nicholls looking to continue domination of King George VI Chase with four horses in contention
While Clan Des Obeaux and Cyrname are Nicholls’ big two, Real Steel and Frodon will serve as capable back up
Paul Nicholls with Clan Des Obeaux back in February
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Nine horses, four of them trained by Paul Nicholls, will line up for the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day headed by his Clan Des Obeaux, the two-time winner, and Cyrname, the highest rated chaser in training.
As anticipated the only absentee is Henry de Bromhead’s Monalee who is, along with all Irish horses and jockeys, banned from travelling over by the Irish government until January 1.