Paul Nicholls has announced the retirement of popular chaser Frodon following his fifth-placed finish in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Tuesday.

Paul Nicholls has announced the retirement of popular chaser Frodon following his fifth-placed finish in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Tuesday.

Eight runners remain in contention for the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day.

Bryony Frost will take a few days off following a fall while schooling yesterday but remains on course to partner Red Risk in the Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday.

Anthony Honeyball explained that running Blackjack Magic in the 62nd Badger Beer Handicap Chase was just an ‘afterthought’, but connections were suitably rewarded as the progressive eight-year-old kept on dourly to land the staying prize.