Kemboy at Christmas? Supreme members willing to take cuts to get stars on track

Kemboy: will make his eagerly anticipated return in the Savills Chase

Kemboy: Gold Cup favourite has been kept off the track this season due to the troubles of Supreme Horse Racing ClubCredit: Alain Barr

Members of the banned Supreme Horse Racing Club are willing to take cuts to their shares to speed up the process of getting Kemboy, and others, back to the track.

New York-based businessman Brett Graham, who thought he owned 40 per cent of Kemboy when a member of the syndicate, is convinced the 2020 Magners Gold Cup favourite will be back on the track at Leopardstown on December 28 to contest the Savills Chase, a race he won so impressively last year.

Last week the Supreme Horse Racing Club was barred by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) from owning horses after failing to engage with the governing body over allegations of overselling horses, but Graham says a succession plan has been put in place.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 17 November 2019inNews

Last updated 15:29, 17 November 2019

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