King to rule on his return

PUNCHESTOWN should house a healthy attendance this afternoon to witness the reappearance of Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Kicking King in the Daily Star Chase.

King to rule on his return
Thu, 20 Oct, 2005 - 01:00
Pat Keane

Tom Taaffe's smashing seven-year-old produced the performance of his young life at Prestbury Park in March when slamming Take The Stand by five lengths.

He jumped and travelled like the champion he is, confirming the huge impression created previously in the King George at Kempton at Christmas.

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