1969 What a Myth won as a 12 yr old
Kauto Star ran in it as a 12 yr old but tailed off pulled up at the 10th fence. After talks they retired him rather then go for another king George. Though tragic his retirement was short lived due to paddock accident
Not the Gold cup but Viking flagship was retired after running in the champion chase aged 12yrs won by the il fated One Man who sadly weeks later died in action at Aintree
Viking flagships retirement was also short lived was put down also after a field accident
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