Nicholls - Kauto has never looked better

PAUL Nicholls has expressed his delight with the condition of Kauto Star after his record-breaking fifth victory in the King George VI Chase on St Stephen’s Day.

The incredible chaser turned 12 just days after his latest astounding performance, but Nicholls believes he has never looked better.

“You would have thought after 30 races and 19 victories for us – among them five King Georges, four Betfair Chases and two Gold Cups – that I would have seen it all with Kauto Star, but the horse continues to astound me.” said Nicholls.