Kauto Star created history by becoming the first horse to win the William Hill King George VI Chase for the fourth year in succession.
Kauto Star dual Cheltenham Gold Cup Winner
Paul Nicholls’ superstar came home in splendid isolation and Ruby Walsh never suffered an anxious moment throughout the whole three miles, officially winning by a distance from Madison Du Berlais.
The extraordinary Kauto Star is 13/8 from 2/1 with Stan James for his third Cheltenham Gold Cup following his outstanding victory at Kempton Park in the William Hill King George VI Chase earlier this afternoon.
Walsh said: “For any horse to come back for the same race four years on the trot is some ask, but to win it is incredible.
“Paul and Clifford (Baker, head lad) have done a smashing job at home with him and to do it four years on the bounce is amazing, it is an absolute privilege (to ride him).
“I’d say that was the best King George I’ve ridden in as regards pace, they went a really good gallop and I couldn’t believe the way he jumped the fourth-last.
“I was still on the bridle when I got to Nacarat, and Barbers Shop was the only other horse still in view.
“It reminded me of the King George that Kicking King won the gallop they went.
“Paul was right – he said he’d never had him better and that performance shows it. He’s an amazing horse.”
Nicholls added: “He is amazing. I’d said it before, but I think that was the best he’s ever been.”
Gold Cup 2010 ~ Outright Ante post, (place terms: 1/4 the first 3)
13-8 Kauto Star (from 2s)
2 Denman
10 Cooldine
12 Imperial Commander (from 8s)
25 Madison Du Berlais
25 Joncol
25 Notre Pere
33 Bar
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