Kicking King back in frame for Cheltenham

KICKING KING could yet make a dramatic return to racing at Cheltenham next week.

Kicking King back in frame for Cheltenham
Wed, 09 Mar, 2005 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Eight days ago his trainer, Tom Taaffe, ruled him out of the Festival, after the horse scoped dirty following a gallop.

Partnered by Shane McGovern, he was less than impressive when working over two miles at Punchestown.

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