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2004 King George VI Chase

Kicking King (IRE) won the 2004 King George VI Chase at Kempton on 26 December 2004, trained by T J Taaffe and ridden by Barry Geraghty, at 3/1 favourite, beating Kingscliff (IRE) by 2½ lengths.

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Quick answers

  • Who won the King George VI Chase in 2004? Kicking King (IRE) won the 2004 King George VI Chase at Kempton on 26 December 2004, trained by T J Taaffe and ridden by Barry Geraghty, at 3/1 favourite, beating Kingscliff (IRE) by 2½ lengths.
  • Who came second in the 2004 King George VI Chase? Kingscliff (IRE) (15/2) finished second, and Azertyuiop (FR) (4/1) was third.
  • Did the favourite win the 2004 King George VI Chase? Yes. Kicking King (IRE) won as the 3/1 favourite.
  • What was the winning time of the 2004 King George VI Chase? Kicking King (IRE) won in 5m 54.20s over 3m on Good To Soft going.
  • How much prize money did the 2004 King George VI Chase winner get? Kicking King (IRE) earned £116,000 for winning the 2004 King George VI Chase.
  • How many ran in the 2004 King George VI Chase? 13 ran in the 2004 King George VI Chase (average since 1990: 8.9).
Kicking King (IRE)Winner
3/1FSP
13 ranRunners
5m 54.20sWinning time
£116,000Prize to winner
Kicking King (IRE) (3/1F): wonFavourite

Full result

PosBtnHorseSPAgeWgtJockeyTrainerORHeadgearOwnerTotal btnTimePrize
1won 2½Kicking King (IRE)3/1F611-10Barry GeraghtyT J Taaffe--Conor Clarkson-5m 54.20s£116,000
22½Kingscliff (IRE)15/2711-10Andrew ThorntonR H Alner160-A J Sendell2½-£44,000
31¼Azertyuiop (FR)4/1711-10R WalshPaul Nicholls177-J Hales3¾-£22,000
424Le Roi Miguel (FR)12/1611-10Paul CarberryPaul Nicholls155-Mrs J Stewart27¾-£10,000
53½First Gold (FR)20/11111-10A P McCoyF Doumen-bJohn P McManusdist-£5,000
61¼Seebald (GER)20/1911-10Tom ScudamoreM C Pipe156-The Macca Growler Partnershipdist-£3,000
71¾Therealbandit (IRE)6/1711-10Timmy MurphyM C Pipe150-The Johnson Familydist--
87Fondmort (FR)66/1811-10Marcus FoleyNicky Henderson157-W J Browndist--
924Hot Shots (FR)100/1911-10D GallagherMark Pitman145-Mrs Jill Eynon & Robin Eynondist--
1026Edredon Bleu (FR)25/11211-10Jim CullotyHenrietta C Knight169tJim Lewisdist--
PU-Calling Brave (IRE)10/1811-10Mick FitzgeraldNicky Henderson148-Sir Robert Ogden---
PU-Lord Sam (IRE)12/1811-10Seamus DurackVictor Dartnall151-Plain Peeps---
PU-Tiutchev (GB)12/11111-10Richard JohnsonM C Pipe167-The Liars Poker Partnership---

Distances beaten are to the horse in front (Btn) and to the winner (Total btn). Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield, ht hood and tongue strap. Prize money is shown in the currency of the country the race was run in (£ in Britain, € in Ireland).

How they ran next

Pos hereHorseNext runCourseRaceResultSP
1Kicking King (IRE)2005-03-18Cheltenhamtotesport Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase Grade 1won4/1F
2Kingscliff (IRE)2005-04-27PunchestownPunchestown Guinness Gold Cup4th of 67/2
3Azertyuiop (FR)2005-02-12Newburytotepool Game Spirit Chase Grade 2won11/10F
4Le Roi Miguel (FR)2005-03-17CheltenhamDaily Telegraph Festival Trophy Chase Grade 25th of 1210/1
5First Gold (FR)2005-01-22HaydockPeter Marsh Chase Grade 22nd of 79/1
6Seebald (GER)2005-01-29CheltenhamVictor Chandler Chase (Handicap)Grade 25th of 107/1
7Therealbandit (IRE)2005-01-29CheltenhamPillar Property Chase Grade 22nd of 711/4F
8Fondmort (FR)2005-03-17CheltenhamDaily Telegraph Festival Trophy Chase Grade 22nd of 129/1
9Hot Shots (FR)2005-03-12SandownSunderlands Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)15th of 1933/1
10Edredon Bleu (FR)2005-01-31KemptonCiSTM Racing Club Novices' Hurdle Class D4th of 177/1
PUCalling Brave (IRE)2006-02-25SandownRacing Post Chase (Handicap) Grade 3pulled up14/1
PULord Sam (IRE)2005-11-12CheltenhamPaddy Power Gold Cup Chase Grade 35th of 1814/1
PUTiutchev (GB)2005-03-18Cheltenhamtotesport Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase Grade 1pulled up50/1

13 of 13 have run since; 2 won next time out.

King George VI Chase winners by year

YearWinnerSPTrainer
2025The Jukebox Man (IRE)7/1Ben Pauling
2024Banbridge (IRE)7/1Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2023Hewick (IRE)12/1John Joseph Hanlon
2022Bravemansgame (FR)11/4Paul Nicholls
2021Tornado Flyer (IRE)28/1Willie Mullins
2020Frodon (FR)20/1Paul Nicholls
2019Clan Des Obeaux (FR)11/2Paul Nicholls
2018Clan Des Obeaux (FR)12/1Paul Nicholls
2017Might Bite (IRE)6/4FNicky Henderson
2016Thistlecrack (GB)11/10FColin Tizzard
2015Cue Card (GB)9/2Colin Tizzard
2014Silviniaco Conti (FR)15/8FPaul Nicholls
2013Silviniaco Conti (FR)7/2Paul Nicholls
2012Long Run (FR)15/8FNicky Henderson
2011Kauto Star (FR)3/1Paul Nicholls
2010Long Run (FR)9/2Nicky Henderson
2009Kauto Star (FR)8/13FPaul Nicholls
2008Kauto Star (FR)10/11FPaul Nicholls
2007Kauto Star (FR)4/6FPaul Nicholls
2006Kauto Star (FR)8/13FPaul Nicholls
2005Kicking King (IRE)11/8FT J Taaffe
2004Kicking King (IRE)3/1FT J Taaffe
2003Edredon Bleu (FR)25/1Henrietta C Knight
2002Best Mate (IRE)11/8FHenrietta C Knight
2001Florida Pearl (IRE)8/1Willie Mullins
2000First Gold (FR)5/2F Doumen
1999See More Business (IRE)5/2FPaul Nicholls
1998Teeton Mill (GB)7/2Venetia Williams
1997See More Business (IRE)10/1Paul Nicholls
1996One Man (IRE)8/13FG Richards
1995One Man (IRE)11/4FG Richards
1994Algan (FR)16/1F Doumen
1993Barton Bank (GB)9/2D Nicholson
1992The Fellow (FR)EvensFF Doumen
1991The Fellow (FR)10/1F Doumen
1990Desert Orchid (GB)9/4FDavid Elsworth

Years with a result in GB and IRE records since 1990.

Related

Full race pageKempton course guideKing George VI Chase historyKempton results, 26 December 2004Kempton Christmas meeting (King George day) 2004

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