Kauto set to be most expensive horse in history for bookies

A Kauto Star win in the Cheltenham Gold Cup would seal his position as the horse that has cost more money to bookies than any other in history.

Kauto set to be most expensive horse in history for bookies
Fri, 16 Mar, 2012 - 00:00

If the record-breaking horse wins his third Gold Cup Ladbrokes reckon his career will have cost the betting industry upwards of £100 million.

The Gold Cup itself is worth £50 million in bets and is second only to the Grand National in triggering a punting frenzy.

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