Walsh confirms Star ride

RUBY WALSH has confirmed he will ride Kauto Star in next month’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The rider had the choice of last year’s Cheltenham hero or stablemate Denman, winner of the Hennessy and Lexus Chase for trainer Paul Nicholls.

Walsh described the decision as “huge” but added: “At the end of the day, how do you get off a Gold Cup winner?”