Fairyhouse remains King target

KICKING King is still set to make his long-awaited comeback in the rearranged Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse.

Fairyhouse remains King target
Sat, 19 Jan, 2008 - 00:00
Nick Robson

The Grade Two event was due to be run on Sunday but the recent heavy rain has seen the venue postpone their card until Wednesday due to an unraceable track.

However, the delay has not altered trainer Tom Taaffe’s plans, with the 2005 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner on course to have his first run in over two years in the Grade Two heat.

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