Unfortunately Kicking King has failed to sparkle in a recent workout and trainer Tom Taaffe has said that he won’t run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

For me this is a massive shame as I thought if anywhere near his best he could give the ‘big two’ a run for their money.

There is some good news though, the horse is not being retired and could run at Fairyhouse or Punchestown if he regathers his spark before then.

Let’s hope we see the best of Kicking King back on a racecourse before too long.

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