Roe a late defector from Ascot showpiece

Vinnie Roe has been taken out of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot tomorrow.

Wed, 16 Jun, 2004 - 18:52

Vinnie Roe has been taken out of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot tomorrow.

The six-year-old has been suffering with a muscle problem recently and trainer Dermot Weld is not willing to risk his charge on ground which is currently described as good to firm, firm in places.

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