The King George VI Chase: Boxing Day’s Racing Highlight

The Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day is set to be a real highlight for racing fans. This Grade 1 race has attracted a strong field of eight runners, and one of them, THE JUKEBOX MAN, could be the key to an upset against some top Irish challengers.

Why ‘The Jukebox Man’ Could Spring a Surprise

The Jukebox Man looked a novice right out of the top drawer when making a winning start over fences last season and strengthened that opinion when winning the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase over this course and distance on this card 12 months ago. He jumped boldly and quickly made a race of it, running out an impressive winner.

Unfortunately, a setback cut short the remainder of ‘The Jukebox Man’s novice campaign, but he made a successful return to action at Haydock last month. Jumping boldly from the front, he won with ease and left the impression he had plenty more in the tank. His trainer, Harry Dunlop, believes there’s still plenty of improvement to come from his exciting seven-year-old.

Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for ‘The Jukebox Man’ to potentially lead or challenge for the lead early on. His jumping is a significant asset around Kempton.

Debutante to Watch: Jasmine Bliss

The opening race on the card, the ‘Get Your Ladbrokes Free Kempton Bet’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, features an exciting debutant over fences in the shape of JASMINE BLISS.

Trained by Harry Derham, Jasmine Bliss is a lengthy, good-looking mare who looked a natural over hurdles. She made a winning debut in a bumper and won again at Southwell last season,=lambda impres=|

winning convincingly despite an unsuitably sharp track. connections couldn’t have been happier with her, with the phrase “next year’s Grand National” even floated.

Despite a disappointing run last time out at Newbury, there’s no denying Jasmine Bliss has the scope to make a successful chaser. She reportedlySpecific to our sports journalist persona: DId you know? Jasmine Bliss is the only horse in the race with a rating under 130, yet her potential over fences makes her a fascinating contender.

Andrew Asquith’s Boxing Day Picks

• 1pt win JASMINE BLISS in the 12:45 Kempton at 11/1 (Sky Bet, Paddy Power, 888sport)
• 1pt win THE JUKEBOX MAN in the 14:30 Kempton at 13/2 (Ladbrokes, Coral, 6/1 General)

Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to fluctuation.

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