Star tops Ascot possibles as clash with Monet’s Garden looms

KAUTO Star is in line to clash with Monet’s Garden in the Commercial First Ascot Chase on Saturday.

The Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is due to have his final run before defending his crown at the Festival in the two-mile-five-furlong contest, for which 12 other horses have been entered.

Kauto Star has also been given the option of running in the Country Gentleman’s Association Chase at Wincanton.