Boxing Day bonanza!

King George VI Chase, Kempton, 3.0 LIVE on ITV & Racing TV MARCUS TOWNEND gives the lowdown on the main contenders.

9-4

Winner for last two years. Creditable heavy-ground second to Bristol De Mai at Haydock last month.

CYRNAME

9-4

Highest-rated steeplechaser in country. Said to be in better form than when second last year.

MONALEE

9-1

Irish raider who runs well without winning many at top level. Fourth in last year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

LOSTINTRANSLATION

9-1 Talented but inconsistent. Disappointing when cutting out quickly on his comeback behind Clan Des Obeaux.

WAITING PATIENTLY

20-1 Not seen for over a year. A Grade One winner and due more luck than in 2018 when he unseated his jockey.