Kicking King can reign in Gold Cup

KICKING KING gets my vote to reign in the Gold Cup this afternoon.

Rule Supreme’s switch to yesterday’s Stayers’ Hurdle means I’ll have to make do with watching the big race but, like everyone else, I’m really looking forward to a great battle.

The ground has dried out now and that might change a few things, even if they did water it last night. It certainly won’t suit the likes of Grey Abbey while I think Beef Or Salmon will have wanted more rain. Strong Flow’s won’t mind it so much but I think he’ll have wanted just a little bit more juice in it given his tendon problems in the past.