Kauto Star out of Chandler

KAUTO STAR, 7-2 favourite with the sponsors for the Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham, has been ruled out of the race by trainer Paul Nicholls.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2006 - 00:00

The six-year-old, current favourite for the Queen Mother Champion Chase, would have had to carry top weight of 11st 10lb after notching an impressive win in the William Hill - Tingle Creek Trophy last month.

However, Nicholls has decided to bypass the January 28 event in favour of waiting for the totepool Game Spirit Chase at Newbury the following month.

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