<p>The King George VI Chase is a prestigious Grade 1 steeplechase run over three miles, serving as a key mid-season test for top staying chasers aiming toward the Cheltenham Gold Cup.</p> <p>This National Hunt event features 18 fences and is open to horses aged four and older, with weights of 11st 3lbs for four-year-olds and 11st 10lbs for older horses (mares receive a 7lbs allowance). It is run over a distance of three miles.</p> <p>Read on for our top King George VI Chase (G1) 2025 betting predictions ahead of this race.</p> <h2>When Is the 2025 King George VI Chase (G1)?</h2> <p>The King George VI Chase (G1) race is held on Boxing Day in the UK every year, with the race taking place in the British afternoon at 14:30 GMT. For Aussies, this means that the race will take place in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, December 27, due to the time differences. For those using AEDT, it will be held at 01:30 AEDT.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2025 King George VI Chase (G1) Held?</h2> <p>The King George VI Chase (G1) 2025 meet is held at Kempton Park, just south of London.</p> <h2>2025 King George VI Chase (G1) Prize Money</h2> <p>The winner of the King George VI Chase (G1) 2025 race will receive a prize purse of £142,375 (AU$288,157), with a total of £250,000 (AU$505,982) up for grabs.</p> <h2>How To Bet On The 2025 King George VI Chase (G1)?</h2> <p>Betting on the 2025 King George VI Chase (G1) couldn’t be simpler at Sportsbet!</p> <p>You can find all of the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/racing-schedule">horse racing betting odds</a> available within the dedicated ‘Racing’ section of the site, or simply head to the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/futures/horse/king-george-vi-chase-8839269">dedicated market here</a>.</p> <p>To place a bet, select the horse you like by clicking on the odds to add it to your betting slip. Set your stake and hit ‘Place Bet’ to confirm your selection.</p> <h2>2025 King George VI Chase (G1): Betting Preview</h2> <p>Looking ahead to the upcoming race and the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/futures/horse/king-george-vi-chase-8839269">2025 King George VI Chase (G1) betting odds</a> to have been made available, this year’s race is looking as competitive as ever.</p> <p><strong>Fact to File</strong> and <strong>Gaelic Warrior </strong>are the co-favourites in the lead-up to the race, with<strong> Jango Bale</strong> also thought to be in the running. Last year's winner<strong> Banbridge</strong> returns with champion jockey Sean Bowen aboard for trainer Joseph O'Brien, but he hasn’t been in the best form recently.</p> <p>When making our 2025 King George VI Chase (G1) betting predictions, we like the look of Gaelic Warrior. The horse beat Fact to File in its last race at Punchestown by a neck almost a month ago. It was a shorter race, but <strong>Gaelic Warrior </strong>has won races over 3 miles before.</p> <p>Get our top tips and predictions for the upcoming King Geroge VI chase on Boxing day. The chase looks to be as competitive as ever with Gaelic Warrior taking part after its win in Punchestown.</p>