Fehily to partner Kauto Star in King George

NOEL FEHILY will get the leg-up on Kauto Star in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day.

The talented rider has been called into the breach by Paul Nicholls since stable jockey Ruby Walsh suffered a double leg break at Down Royal at the start of the month.

Fehily partnered Master Minded, who like Kauto Star is owned by Clive Smith, to a facile victory at Ascot on Saturday, and has now been given the plum ride as Kauto Star chases an historic fifth consecutive win in the Kempton showpiece.