Big swings in King George market as new favourite takes charge after Gordon Elliott triggers panic
THE market for the King George has taken another huge swing with a new favourite now leading the way.
The flip-flopping for Kempton's Boxing Day feature was triggered by Gordon Elliott's comments on stable star Gerri Colombe.
Just last week his awesome 3m chaser was made 9-4 favourite for the big Christmas race.
But yesterday the Cullentra stables boss said plans for Gerri Colombe, a resolute galloper who stays all day, are still 'up in the air'.
And he hinted at concerns over the layour of the Surrey track, admitting: "Everyone says Kempton's too tight."
That has led to a surge of support for Willie Mullins' Allaho.
The dual Ryanair winner is now the 9-4 fav across the board, with some firms sticking him up at 5-2.
Paul Nicholls' defending champ Bravemansgame, who has failed to win in two runs this season, is the second fav at a best-price 11-4.
While Gerri Colombe has doubled in price out to as big as 4-1.
Nicky Henderson's Shishkin, who refused to race when last seen but was foot-perfect in a secret Kempton workout, is into 7s while Betfair Chase winner Royale Pagaille is 8s.
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The Real Whacker, the only horse to beat Gerri Colombe, is all systems go for Kempton and can be backed at 10-1 while it's a break then to Hewick, who is as short as 20-1.
Three-time Grand National winner Elliott didn't rule Kempton out completely for his Gold Cup hope.
And he said a decision will definitely be made this week.
He told : "I'll make up my mind this week whether I send him or not.
"I just want to wait and see the ground and have a chat with owner Brian Acheson and the whole team to see what we do.
"I'm up in the air. Everyone says Kempton's too tight, while Leopardstown could be a hotter race.
"He worked well the other day and Jack Kennedy was very happy with him.
"He's in great form but we don't need to commit now."
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King George Chase odds
9-4 Allaho
5-2 Bravemansgame
4-1 Gerri Colombe
7-1 Shishkin
8-1 Royale Pagaille
10-1 The Real Whacker
20-1 bar
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