Kingscliff out of Gold Cup

Kingscliff, who has been vying for favouritism in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, has been ruled out of Friday’s big race.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2005 - 11:29

Kingscliff, who has been vying for favouritism in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, has been ruled out of Friday’s big race.

The Robert Alner-trained eight-year-old shot to the head of the blue riband betting after Best Mate was ruled out, but the 2003 Foxhunter Chase winner will now also miss the Festival.

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