WHISPER has been given the green light to run in the King George by connections.
Nicky Henderson’s nine-year-old was given a huge hike in the weights after his narrow second in the Ladbrokes Trophy meaning connections had to consider other options.
While they were keen to avoid stablemate Might Bite – who beat him twice last season – they have decided to let him take his chance in the King George on Boxing Day.
Templegate's TV tips
1.55 Cheltenham – Ms Parfois: ‘Probably found 3m a bit too far on her chase debut at Uttoxeter last month. I’m expecting her to improve for that run’ (add to your betslip)
2.30 Cheltenham – Robinsfirth: ‘Hasn’t stood much racing over the years but there’s no doubt he’s useful and he made a promising return’ (add to your betslip)
3.05 Cheltenham – Bless The Wings: ‘He’s been pulled up in both his races this season but he’s got plenty of good form around this unique track’ (add to your betslip)
3.40 Cheltenham – The Dutchman: ‘There’s every chance he’s still nicely treated and the step up in distance should not be a problem’ (add to your betslip)
The Seven Barrows handler tweeted: “After chatting with Dai Walters this morning we have decided that Whisper WILL run in the King George @kemptonparkrace on Boxing Day. He deserves a crack at a big prize.”
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Whisper is a 12-1 shot for the race with Might Bite the 11-8 favourite with Sun Bets.
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