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.

Monet’s Garden is all set to lock horns with Racing Demon at Carlisle on Sunday before connections turn their attentions to bigger prizes.

Henrietta Knight has warned Racing Demon may miss his intended clash with Monet’s Garden at Carlisle next Sunday should the ground at the Cumbrian track be heavy.

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.

Nicky Richards has put forward the Pendil Novices’ Chase at Sandown at the end of the month as a possible port of call for Monet’s Garden en route to the Cheltenham Festival.