Tingle Creek all-clear for Kauto

TINGLE CREEK Trophy sponsors William Hill make Kauto Star the 4-7 favourite after the brilliant Betfair Chase winner was confirmed as a definite runner at the weekend.

In a surprise move, Paul Nicholls’ Cheltenham Gold Cup hope will drop back to two miles for the first time since falling in the Queen Mother Champion Chase as he bids to retain his crown at Sandown.

“He’s in great form and, having won the race last year, we are really looking forward to running in it again,” said Nicholls.