Taaffe ponders King plan

KICKING KING, winner of last year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup, could drop back in trip to two miles when he starts back on the road to regaining his crown.

The eight-year-old has been sidelined by a tendon problem since winning the King George VI Chase at Sandown last December.

Trainer Tom Taaffe reports the Old Vic gelding to be making good progress and is looking forward to getting him back in action.