Smith: Decision on Kauto Star will be made Monday

A decision on Kauto Star’s participation in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup will be made on Monday, owner Clive Smith said.

The racing world has been waiting with bated breath all week as the daily updates have arrived from trainer Paul Nicholls regarding the legendary chaser’s progress following a schooling fall.

Noises emanating from Nicholls’ Ditcheat base have been far more positive inside the last 48 hours and Smith believes the 12-year-old is “nearly there”.