King's Star shining bright

Alan King enjoyed a successful return home as he saddled Raya Star to land the Isle of Skye Blended Whisky Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr today.

King's Star shining bright
Sat, 21 Apr, 2012 - 19:48

Alan King enjoyed a successful return home as he saddled Raya Star to land the Isle of Skye Blended Whisky Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr today.

The Lanark-born trainer, who had a spell at the Cree Lodge stables across the road from the racecourse, took the opportunity to spend the weekend with his parents.

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