Nicholls unsure what to expect from Kauto Stone

PAUL Nicholls admits he is unsure what to expect from Kauto Stone as he drops to the minimum distance for the Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown today.

The five-year-old bids to emulate his half-brother Kauto Star, who won the two-mile race twice in his younger days before going on to win two Cheltenham Gold Cups and four King George VI Chases.

Like his sibling, Kauto Stone arrived from France with a big reputation and made an excellent start for his new connections when winning over two and a half miles at Down Royal a month ago.