Alner´s Hopes For Sandown Robert Alner is hoping the Sandown track will bring out the best in Kingscliff when the eight-year-old attempts to go one better than last year in the Stan James King George VI Chase. The Boxing Day feature has been transferred to the Esher venue while Kempton is redeveloped and Alner has his fingers crossed that the change in track will play to Kingscliff´s strengths. 'He´s a big horse who has taken some time but and I´m sure this year he is fully mature and we have had no problems,' he told At The Races. 'Although he did nothing wrong at Kempton, in theory, Sandown will suit him much better.' 'We made a conscious plan this year to run him when he´s right and if the race is suitable to run him. 'Last year we waited for the Gold Cup and never got there so this year if the horse is fit and well, he goes.'(C) PA Sport
