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Festival loses some of it´s stars

Kingscliff and Lingo were the latest two high profile horses to be ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival yesterday.

Kingscliff has disappointed trainer Robert Alner in his recent work, and will not take on Best Mate & Co. in the Gold Cup on Thursday.

The Supreme Novices Hurdle market was thrown into some confusion with Lingo an absentee due to an overreach, while Sadlers Wings will wait for the Royal & SunAlliance Novices Hurdle.

In other Gold Cup news, Therealbandit has been given the green light to represent the powerful Martin Pipe/Tony McCoy team, while the same connections will run Our Vic in the Royal & SunAlliance Chase.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.