Time to hail the King once more

All eyes will be on Ireland this week as Kicking King is due to begin the defence of his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown at Punchestown.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2005 - 09:28

All eyes will be on Ireland this week as Kicking King is due to begin the defence of his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown at Punchestown.

Trainer Tom Taaffe bypassed an alternative engagement in favour of the Daily Star Chase and interest in the seven-year-old’s return is going to be huge.

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