King hoping D'Argent takes to national fences

Trainer Alan King admits he has “no idea” whether D’Argent can become the first grey winner of the John Smith’s Grand National for almost half a century tomorrow.

King hoping D'Argent takes to national fences
Fri, 04 Apr, 2008 - 11:44

Trainer Alan King admits he has “no idea” whether D’Argent can become the first grey winner of the John Smith’s Grand National for almost half a century tomorrow.

King hopes D’Argent takes to the unique Aintree fences as the 11-year-old bids to emulate Nicolaus Silver’s 1961 triumph.

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