Ruby backs Kauto to shine at big price on Haydock return
The 11-year-old looked slightly past his best last season, but still performed with credit behind Long Run in both the King George VI Chase at Kempton and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
He renews rivalry with Nicky Henderson’s excellent six-year-old on Merseyside, and Walsh feels that while Long Run is likely to improve for the outing, Kauto Star is ready to fire.