Walsh gets nod for Kauto Star

PAUL Nicholls has confirmed Ruby Walsh will ride Kauto Star in Saturday’s Betfair Chase at Haydock, leaving Daryl Jacob to partner Master Minded at Ascot.

Walsh gets nod for Kauto Star

Both horses are owned by Clive Smith and Nicholls tried to avoid running them on the same day by giving Master Minded his seasonal debut at Aintree last month.

However, that did not go to plan with the dual champion chaser trailing in last of the three runners.

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