Kauto should take care of business

IF Kauto Star is anywhere near the horse he has been throughout his career then you’d have to think him capable of dismissing the opposition at Down Royal today.

I schooled him at Paul Nicholls’ last Wednesday morning and reckon he popped between 15 and 20 jumps. I did not detect any lessening in his enthusiasm and am very much looking forward to teaming up with the horse again in public.

As you are well aware, he produced an amazing performance in the King George at Kempton last Christmas, winning by a staggering 36 lengths.