King George hope Politologue looks like a Christmas cracker

I had just been beaten a neck on a favourite, Volcano, at Uttoxeter on Tuesday and was having a play around on Twitter when I saw it had been confirmed I had the ride on Politologue in the King George. Talk about a pick-me-up!

After deciding to go freelance at the start of the season I was a bit worried about missing out on those kinds of horses but retaining the partnership with Politologue is very exciting. I still get on really well with Paul [Nicholls] and Mr and Mrs Hales have been fantastic supporters throughout. I won the Coral Cup on Aux Ptits Soins for them, and we've always had a bit of fun together.

Politologue looks to have a big chance and his form was given a boost at the weekend through the victories of Min, who we beat in the Melling Chase at Aintree, and Charbel, who chased us home at Ascot last month.