Kalahari King set to bypass George date

FERDY Murphy has ruled Kalahari King out of the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day.

Kalahari King set to bypass George date
Thu, 10 Dec, 2009 - 00:00
Nick Robson

The Middleham handler had been considering the Christmas showpiece for last year’s Arkle runner-up having missed early season targets at Kelso and Huntingdon.

However, Murphy does not want to lock horns with the likes of Kauto Star over a trip further than he has run over before.

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