Decision on whether Kauto Star runs in Hennessy imminent

A DECISION on whether Kauto Star goes for the Hennessy Gold Cup before aiming for a fifth successive victory in the King George VI Chase is expected today.

Decision on whether Kauto Star runs in Hennessy imminent
Mon, 15 Nov, 2010 - 00:00

Trainer Paul Nicholls is worried the prospect of a hard race in the staying handicap chase at Newbury on November 27 might damage the dual Gold Cup hero’s prospects for Kempton on Boxing Day.

However, Nicholls and the ace chaser’s owner Clive Smith are to discuss the matter on Monday morning.

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