Nicholls has no grounds for concern

PAUL NICHOLLS believes testing conditions at Sandown today could play into the hands of likely favourite Kauto Star in the William Hill - Tingle Creek Trophy at Sandown.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2005 - 00:00

Anita Chambers

The going at the Esher track is now soft on the chase course and although clerk of the course Andrew Cooper is “extremely optimistic” of racing going ahead, he has called a precautionary inspection for 7.30am.

Kauto Star will be making just his fourth chase start in the Grade One feature over two miles.

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