Churchtown in Co Cork, as the birthplace of legendary trainer Vincent O’Brien, has long hadconnections to racing royalty — but now that heritage is well and truly golden.

FEW horses have deserved the right to be ranked alongside Arkle, but owner Clive Smith believes Kauto Star is not far behind the colossus as he tries for a third totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup success.

Very few equine athletes have deserved the right to be ranked alongside Arkle, but owner Clive Smith believes Kauto Star is not far behind the colossus as he tries for a third totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup success.

KAUTO STAR could bid to join an elite list of three-time totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup winners on March 19.

DREAMS are fulfilled here. Dreams die here.