Underestimated Irish chaser could finally land a big one at Kempton

Credit: Harry Trump

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King George
1pt each-way at 16-1

Back in 2001 most racing fans had given up on the fabulous Florida Pearl winning one of racing’s crown jewels. He was a brilliant novice chaser, but always came up short in the Gold Cup where he never quite got home.

He proved everyone wrong in the King George, however, when making virtually all to beat triple Gold Cup winner Best Mate.

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Published on 6 December 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:49, 6 December 2017

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