Kauto camp unfazed by Long Run rematch

KAUTO STAR’S trainer Paul Nicholls has cast doubt upon the notion Long Run will emerge a much-improved horse when the pair clash yet again in the William Hill King George VI Chase.

Kauto camp unfazed by Long Run rematch
Tue, 13 Dec, 2011 - 00:00
Tom Peacock

The big news yesterday concerned Nicholls’ decision to confirm Kauto Star would be joining stablemate Master Minded in the Stephen’s Day showpiece at Kempton, for which the treasured chaser will be seeking his fifth victory.

The last renewal of the King George saw him manage only third, beaten 19 lengths by an impressive Long Run, and he managed little better in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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CourtsRacingPlace: KemptonPlace: HaydockPlace: AscotPlace: LondonPlace: FakenhamPlace: FelthamPlace: NewburyPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Nicholls’Person: Master MindedPerson: King GeorgePerson: NichollsPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Clive SmithPerson: ClivePerson: NickyPerson: KautoPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Daryl JacobPerson: RubyPerson: DarylPerson: Robert Waley-CohenPerson: KingPerson: SamPerson: Paddy PowerPerson: Kauto StarPerson: Diamond HarryEvent: Long RunEvent: William Hill King George VI ChaseEvent: Stephen’s DayEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Betfair ChaseEvent: Champion ChaseOrganisation: Kauto Star
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