PAUL Nicholls aims to bring Kauto Star back to his best for the Stan James King George VI Chase following his last-fence exit at Haydock on Saturday.

Paul Nicholls aims to bring Kauto Star back to his best for the Stan James King George VI Chase following his last-fence exit at Haydock.

Ruby Walsh poured cold water on claims Kauto Star will have it all his own way in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton.

CLIVE Smith has no worries about Ruby Walsh’s fitness ahead of Kauto Star’s bid for back-to-back victories in the Stan James King George VI Chase next Wednesday.

Clive Smith has no worries about Ruby Walsh’s fitness ahead of Kauto Star’s bid for back-to-back victories in the Stan James King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.

Kauto Star will face a maximum of seven rivals in his bid to land back-to-back renewals of the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Ollie Magern will undergo a thorough veterinary examination this week ahead of a possible run in the Stan James King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.

ANTE-POST punters still face a confused picture ahead of Saturday’s paddypower.com Tingle Creek Chase, with Paul Nicholls no closer to finalising running plans for his major players at Sandown.

Prolific French chaser Mid Dancer could still take on the best home-based talent in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day – despite a “technical error” meaning his name does not currently appear among the entries.

Kauto Star silenced his critics in scintillating fashion and propelled himself into the upper echelons of racing history when careering away with the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Nicky Richards is still undecided whether the Cheltenham Festival target for Monet's Garden will be the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase or the Ryanair Chase.

Kauto Star tops a bumper 49-strong entry for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Exotic Dancer is enjoying a well-earned break following his fine second behind Kauto Star in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

CHRISTMAS stories of shining stars will have been told the world over in recent days and racegoers at Kempton Park were treated to a sight of the real thing as Kauto Star lived up to his billing in the Stan James King George VI Chase yesterday.

Christmas stories of shining stars will have been told the world over in recent days and racegoers at Kempton Park were treated to a sight of the real thing as Kauto Star lived up to his billing in the Stan James King George VI Chase.

Kauto Star survived an horrendous mistake at the last fence to run out a hugely-impressive winner of the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton.

Henrietta Knight believes the track and the ground will suit Racing Demon as the six-year-old bids to give the Wantage trainer her third win in the Stan James King George VI Chase.

Monet's Garden and Racing Demon, two of last season's top novices, face the acid test when they line up for the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

Paul Nicholls is counting down the days to Kauto Star’s bid for glory in the Stan James King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.

CONNECTIONS of Exotic Dancer are hoping to have Tony McCoy in the saddle for the Stan James King George VI Chase after it was confirmed the champion jockey will be at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day.

Impek has been ruled out of the Stan James King George VI Chase on St Stephen's Day after suffering from lameness.

Nicky Richards is looking forward to taking on hot favourite Kauto Star in the Stan James King George VI Chase with Monet’s Garden.

Nicky Richards is looking forward to taking on hot favourite Kauto Star in the Stan James King George VI Chase with Monet’s Garden.

RUBY WALSH admitted to feeling “a bit sore” after nursing an ankle injury but is raring to go as Kauto Star prepares to defend his William Hill – Tingle Creek Trophy crown at Sandown today.

TESTING conditions would not undermine Paul Nicholls’ confidence in Kauto Star for the William Hill – Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown tomorrow.

Ante-post favourite and runaway Betfair Chase winner Kauto Star is one of six Paul Nicholls-trained horses to feature among 37 entries for the Stan James King George VI Chase.

A crack at the Stan James King George VI Chase is just one of the possibilities for Kauto Star this season as trainer Paul Nicholls plots the coming campaign for his talented five-year-old.

Racing Demon could represent Henrietta Knight in the Stan James King George VI Chase if coming through some lesser tests first.

Justified is set to make his seasonal reappearance at Limerick this weekend with connections eyeing a crack at the Stan James King George VI Chase later in the year.

Haydock’s Betfair Chase on November 18 will carry prize money of £200,000 – an increase of £50,000 on last year.

Nicky Richards has pencilled in a November return for stable star Monet’s Garden ahead of a tilt at the Stan James King George VI Chase on St Stephen's Day.

Irish-trained horses are being encouraged to target the Betfair Million with the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown being added to the series next season.

Kicking King is recuperating well from the tendon injury which saw his season curtailed after his success in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on Boxing Day.

KICKING KING is recuperating well from the tendon injury which saw his season curtailed after his success in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on St Stephen's Day.

Paul Nicholls has a powerful 10-strong team entered in the John Smith’s Grand National as he continues his quest for his first trainers’ championship.

L’Ami is likely to use the Racing Post Chase at Sandown on February 25 as a stepping stone to the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Beef Or Salmon and Kingscliff are vying for totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup favouritism following the shock news that Kicking King will miss the remainder of the season.

Kingscliff is reported to be in fine shape after being pulled-up when out of contention in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown.

All roads now lead to Cheltenham for Kicking King after he bounced back to his brilliant best to record back-to-back victories in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown.

Trabolgan’s connections have ruled the horse out for the rest of the season following the problems that surfaced after his brilliant victory in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup.

TRABOLGAN'S connections have decided to rule the horse out for the rest of the season following the problems that surfaced after his brilliant victory in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup.

Conditions at Sandown have dried out ahead of the Stan James King George VI Chase meeting on Boxing Day with the going on the chase course now officially "good".

Nigel Twiston-Davies sees no reason why Ollie Magern cannot return to his best form in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on Boxing Day.

Timmy Murphy has secured the ride on the Francois Doumen-trained L’Ami in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on Boxing Day.