HORSES have galloped across the Fell family farm in Ballindenisk, Co Cork, for generations.

Kauto Star will show Newbury’s spectators a little of the new skills he has learned when he participates in a dressage demonstration before racing on Saturday.

Nicky Henderson feels he has not spotted an exceptional rival from another stable to prevent him from lifting the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup once again.

Laura Collett has enjoyed her first experience of riding Kauto Star as she prepares to assess his suitability for a potential dressage career.

Laura Collett has enjoyed her first experience of riding Kauto Star as she prepares to assess his suitability for a potential dressage career.

Owner Clive Smith spoke of being “extremely disappointed” last night in the reaction of trainer Paul Nicholls after Kauto Star’s abrupt exit from the yard on Tuesday afternoon.

Paul Nicholls admitted his “sadness” after Kauto Star’s time at his Ditcheat yard came to an abrupt end on Tuesday.

Nicky Henderson’s view of the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup does not differ vastly from the bookmakers, with the trainer predicting an ultra-close fifth clash between Long Run and Kauto Star.

Nicky Henderson reports Binocular to be fighting fit ahead of his bid to regain the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in a fortnight’s time.

Sam Waley-Cohen is taking nothing for granted as Long Run has his final run before defending his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown in tomorrow’s Betfair Denman Chase.

Binocular will bypass the BetVictor Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso tomorrow and instead head straight for next month’s Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

NICKY Henderson fully intends to run Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run at Aintree next week – provided ground conditions are in his favour.

Maoi Chinn Tire created the biggest shock of the fledgling National Hunt season to date by landing the Weatherbys Bank Wensleydale Juvenile at Hurdle at Wetherby at a staggering 200-1.

PUNCHESTOWNS has suffered a setback in his preparation for the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

NICKY HENDERSON already believes Punchestowns and Long Run are the best two chasers he has ever trained.

A strong British challenge is still expected for the rearranged Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday week.

THE LISTENER is going to have a session with respected horse trainer Yogi Breisner today ahead of his third successive appearance in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 8.

ONE of Britain’s most promising three-day event riders has died after falling off her horse during a competition in the US.

Cheltenham Festival winner King Harald is set to return to the track this weekend after an absence of over 12 months.

Punters can look forward to a bumper day tomorrow with top-class racing at three jumps tracks, but the bet of the day is Truckers Tavern in the Bet Direct Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock.

FERDY MURPHY has confirmed Truckers Tavern is a definite runner in the £100,000 Tote Classic Chase at Warwick on Saturday.