Nicky Henderson’s Whisper to take on stablemate Might Bite in the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day
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
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'
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'
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'
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