Kingscliff is likely to have a prep-race before the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup – but will not be seen on the track until spring.

Despite a crashing fall at Thurles just over a week ago, rising star Andrew McNamara has two big rides this weekend, on Beef Or Salmon at Haydock today an on Newmill at Punchestown tomorrow. Declan Colley talks to him about his stellar rise and the ups and downs of life as a top young jockey.

Robert Alner’s talented nine-year-old Kingscliff is likely to make his seasonal reappearance in the Bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby next month.

Sir Rembrandt could still take his chance in the John Smith’s Grand National as long as he gets his favoured conditions at Aintree on April 8.

Robert Alner completed the preparations for totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup second-favourite Kingscliff when sending out four horses for a secret post-racing gallop under the gathering gloom at Exeter this evening.

Robert Alner is happy with his two totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders, Kingscliff and Sir Rembrandt, with the big race just three weeks away.

Kingscliff is reported to be in good health after his slightly lacklustre performance in yesterday’s Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock.

Ebony Light caused a massive shock in the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock Park when claiming the scalp of totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Kingscliff.

Michael Hourigan is hoping Beef Or Salmon can finally end his totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup hoodoo this year.

ROBERT ALNER is hoping Kingscliff can prove his well-being with a bold show in the Grade Two Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock today.

Kingscliff will face just five rivals as he continues his Cheltenham Festival preparations in the Grade Two Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock tomorrow.

Kingscliff has been trimmed to 5-4 clear favourite from 11-8 for the Peter Marsh Chase with Cashmans following good support, including a four-figure bet.

Gold Cup contender Kingscliff is being primed for a tilt at the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Ruby Walsh made a smooth return to riding action at Warwick as Eurotrek landed a gamble in the feature totesport Classic Chase.

Beef Or Salmon and Kingscliff are vying for totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup favouritism following the shock news that Kicking King will miss the remainder of the season.

Connections of Kingscliff have given the Betfair Chase winner a clean bill of health – despite his disappointing run in the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.

TAKE a chance on Hedgehunter creating a mild surprise by landing the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown this afternoon.

All roads now lead to Cheltenham for Kicking King after he bounced back to his brilliant best to record back-to-back victories in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown.

Kicking King held on in determined fashion to take a scintillating renewal of the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown.

TRABOLGAN'S connections have decided to rule the horse out for the rest of the season following the problems that surfaced after his brilliant victory in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup.

MOSCOW FLYER is on course for the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown on Tuesday after pleasing connections in a gallop.

Conditions at Sandown have dried out ahead of the Stan James King George VI Chase meeting on Boxing Day with the going on the chase course now officially "good".

Nigel Twiston-Davies sees no reason why Ollie Magern cannot return to his best form in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on Boxing Day.

TONY DOBBIN could not contain his delight at landing the plum ride on the Betfair Million-seeking Kingscliff in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown next Monday.

Tony Dobbin is “over the moon” at being handed the ride on Betfair Chase winner Kingscliff in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on Boxing Day.

Andrew Thornton will not get the chance to partner Kingscliff in the Stan James King George VI Chase on Boxing Day – even if Robert Walford fails to recover from injury.

PAUL CARBERRY could get the leg up on Kingscliff if Robert Walford fails in his race to be fit for the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on Boxing Day.

Paul Carberry has been put on stand-by to partner Kingscliff in the Stan James King George VI Chase if Robert Walford fails in his race to be fit for the Boxing Day showpiece.

Andrew Thornton is hoping he will be allowed to resume his partnership with Kingscliff on Boxing Day should Robert Walford fail to win his race to be fit.

Robert Walford looks set to miss the ride on Kingscliff in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on St Stephen's Day after he suffered a suspected fractured collar bone.

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kicking King was voted Horse of the Year at the Irish Horse Racing awards in a ceremony at the Westin Hotel, Dublin.

War Of Attrition was eased in the betting for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after his disappointing run in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown.

BARRY GERAGHTY is confident Kicking King can avenge his defeat at Haydock in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on St Stephen’s Day.

Barry Geraghty is confident Kicking King can avenge his defeat at Haydock in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on St Stephen's Day.

Trabolgan has been given a clean bill of health following his impressive display in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup and is on course for the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on St Stephen's Day.

Mick Fitzgerald believes Trabolgan deserves to be considered a contender for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after defying top weight in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup.

Tom Taaffe expects Kicking King to make a quick recovery from the foot injury he sustained in the betfair Chase at Haydock last Saturday.

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kicking King and fellow Irish raider Beef Or Salmon head a fascinating field of eight runners declared for the Betfair Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday.

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kicking King heads the 11 entries for the Betfair Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday.

GREY ABBEY has been installed as 7-2 second favourite with the sponsors for back-to-back successes in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday.

Robert Alner is hoping it will be third time lucky getting Kingscliff to the post for the 2006 totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Kicking King followed up his Cheltenham Gold Cup triumph in style with a tremendous victory at Punchestown today.

CHELTENHAM Gold Cup hero Kicking King puts his new found status very much on the line in the Guinness Gold Cup at Punchestown today.