Horse Racing

Deep Purple at King George?

Evan Williams is looking forward to the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day after an impressive performance from his horse Deep Purple. Though he has not confirmed whether or not the eight-year-old will line up to race in Kempton on Boxing Day, he was very optimistic about it.

Deep Purple put on an impressive performance in the Peterborough Chase with a 10lb penalty. He beat out a strong field of contenders that included past winners at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals. He also managed a win over race favourite Herecomesthetruth who suffered a big mistake in the last of the race to give up the win.

Of course, if Deep Purple does enter into King George, Williams has his eye firmly placed on Denman and Kauto Star (the current favourite at many sportsbooks) who pose the biggest threats in the upcoming race. In fact, both have handed Deep Purple brutal losses in the past. Williams had hoped to avoid Kauto Star in future competition, but will not let that deter him from the King George should Deep Purple be in shape for the race.

The racing gets underway at Kempton Park on the 26th of December as part of the William Hill Winter Festival.