Nicky Henderson

Nicky Henderson: “There is no doubt we have a Christmas cracker of a King George but everything has gone well with our horse and I am very much looking forward to it.”

BOXING DAY KEMPTON 12:45 Noble Park (Nico De Boinville) He’s won both his Chase starts in style so is ready for a step up in.

Nicky Henderson

Nicky Henderson: “From what I can see, he’s in good form and three miles is most definitely his trip now”

ASCOT 1:15 Fresh Kicks (James Bowen) There are two questions here, the first is, does he stay, and the second is how well handicapped is.

Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “My horse has really progressed this season since being upped to 3m”

2.25pm Ascot Impose Toi It may lack a stand-out from a form perspective but this is a strong renewal of the Long Walk, with depth..

Nicky Henderson

Nicky Henderson: “He’s a big rangy type who is improving all the time and looks to have a decent chance”

SATURDAY CHELTENHAM 12:10 Macshadow Des Crai (Nico De Boinville) He’s a new recruit to us from France who will race for the Million in Mind.

Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “I can see this greater test of stamina suiting him”

12.10pm Cheltenham Macshadow Des Crai He had three runs in bumpers and hurdles in France, and he showed ability there without winning. And I see.

Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “He impressed me as a hurdler and hopefully he can make a better chaser”

12.05pm Cheltenham Old Park Star He joined us from Paul Nicholls in the summer and we couldn’t have been happier with him as he won.

Nicky Henderson

Nicky Henderson: “I like him a lot and am hopeful he can end up a smart novice this season”

FRIDAY CHELTENHAM 12:05 Old Park Star (Nico De Boinville) He showed smart Bumper form, albeit without winning, but got the job done well at Kempton.

Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “He has improved a lot physically, so hopefully he can fulfil that initial promise on his hurdling debut.”

12.42pm Huntingdon Coastal Command He has run two promising races to date, in a bumper than and then over hurdles at Uttoxeter in October, so.

Nico de Boinville

Nico de Boinville: “He’s a class act, and hopefully the class act in here.”

12.43pm Sandown Crazierthandaisy I thought she did it well for me at Warwick last time, so hopefully she can be competitive here off a 5lb.