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King George trio in top form
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McFabulous in his best shape
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Mares' allowance gives Miranda a chance
The verdict on my King George trio
It's a competitive race, and L'Homme Presse being in there has added a bit of spice.
My three - Bravemansgame, Hitman and Frodon - are in great shape, they all schooled well. They look fantastic and all clipped out well today. They look in top form.
I trained Bravemansgame for this race and he is in really good shape. Scott. who rides him, is very happy with him.
Hitman is not far behind Bravemansgame ability-wise. He's just not the finished article quite yet, he has not won over 3m but I would not be surprised if improvement came from him over three.
Frodon is a lively outsider. He never fails to surprise and raises his game on the big day so you can never rule him out.
McFabulous in best ever shape
McFabulous doesn't mind a bit of cut in the ground. He'll be fine at Kempton. The small field suits him. He looks fantastic, and is in the best shape he has ever been in.
Gelino Bello is a very smart horse, won his last four. Lacks a bit of experience, has only been in small fields so we thought we'd let him take his chance in his.
Miranda and Rubaud hold good chances
This is the toughest race Miranda has ever been in. There are a lot of advantages in the fact that she loves Kempton and it may be that Champ and Paisley Park want a stiffer track.
I'd like to think with the mares' allowance she has a chance.
Rubaud is a nice horse, has won two from two. This is a very different race, a very deep race. Several of us trainers will know how good we are after this! He is in good shape and we are looking forward to a good run.
Two more to watch
I have two nice bumper horses.
Mullins Bay has improved a lot since his debut and he goes at Huntingdon.
Tinklers Hill runs at Wincanton and we like to try to win that race.