King takes Ascot option

Alan King feels it makes more sense for Medermit to run in the Betfair Ascot Chase tomorrow rather than take on Long Run at Newbury 24 hours earlier.

King takes Ascot option
Fri, 17 Feb, 2012 - 09:52

Alan King feels it makes more sense for Medermit to run in the Betfair Ascot Chase tomorrow rather than take on Long Run at Newbury 24 hours earlier.

King is keen to see the grey tackle three miles for the first time and the Denman Chase had been at the forefront of his mind.

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