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Straight To Cheltenham For Kingscliff

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Robert Alner insists all roads will now lead to the Cheltenham Gold Cup for Betfair Chase winner Kingscliff.

The nine-year-old has been the subject of much rumour and intrigue in recent weeks after he drifted notably on the ante-post Gold Cup exchanges.

After being pulled up in the King George VI Chase at Sandown on Boxing Day, Alner´s charge had to be hard ridden to take second behind 33-1 winner Ebony Light in the Peter Marsh Chase.

'He´s very well - I can guarantee that despite other reports,' Alner told At The Races.

'We are giving him a bit of a break after Haydock and will prepare him exclusively for Cheltenham from here on in.'

Kingscliff is currently priced at 7-1 with sponsors totesport to claim the blue riband.

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