Paul Nicholls hailed Kauto Star a “once in a lifetime” horse after the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner had to be put down due to injuries sustained in a paddock accident.

Ruby Walsh remembered Kauto Star as a “true heavyweight” following the death of the chaser he steered to 17 of his 19 victories in Britain and Ireland, including two Cheltenham Gold Cups and five King Georges.

Check out the career highlights of the greatest chaser since Arkle.

Kauto Star left the equine battlefield that is steeplechasing as one of the greats of the sport, and his tragic death in retirement is a sad end to his history-making life.

The Greek Finance Minster has said his country will not make the IMF payment, Gardaí in Limerick are on a heightened state of alert amid fears of a gang feud following the attempted murder of Christy Keane, Kauto Star has been put down after a fall and the end of the Windows Phone. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.