He is very talented when on song, but there are concerns regarding his temperament and, indeed, his fitness. King George horse race: Shishkin a threatįrom a betting point of view, Shishkin is the headache in the race.
The 2020 winner Frodon has ran with great credit in the two renewals of the race since but will be the outsider of the field here.Īlthough he is still a force to be reckoned with, it is tough to imagine him having much of a say in the outcome of this top-class event. Royale Pagaille arguably ran a career-best at Haydock and if he is in similar form for this Boxing Day showdown, he can at the very least make the top two. Trainer Venetia Williams, who won this race 25 years ago with Teeton Mill, has her team in fine fettle this season.