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.

AGGRESSIVE winter weather may be affecting some of Paul Nicholls’ forthcoming running plans – but Kauto Star remains blissfully unaware of any such distractions at home in Somerset.