Kauto Star bows out as one of the greatest horses in the history of National Hunt racing.

Tommy Carmody, whose recent return to training has been immediately successful, will bid for an audacious Classic double this afternoon.

Kauto Star could have another run in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, should the superstar gelding stay in training.

Cooldine has been installed as favourite for tomorrow’s Lexus Chase at Leopardstown – if the meeting beats the weather.