King to last Kempton trip

Tom Taaffe is convinced that stamina will not be a problem for Kicking King in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

King to last Kempton trip
Tue, 21 Dec, 2004 - 12:29

Tom Taaffe is convinced that stamina will not be a problem for Kicking King in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

The Irish raider’s only previous attempt at three miles ended in defeat by Beef Or Salmon in the James Nicholson Wine Merchant Champion Chase at Down Royal.

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