Kauto ranked number one again

Kauto Star has regained his crown as the top-rated steeplechaser, in the annual Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications, for the second time in his remarkable career.

Kauto ranked number one again
Wed, 23 May, 2012 - 01:00
David Clough

Paul Nicholls’ superstar chaser was unable to reclaim the Cheltenham Gold Cup this year but nonetheless returned to the summit of the ratings, deposing Long Run.

Kauto Star’s mark of 180, two fewer than Long Run achieved 12 months ago following his Gold Cup victory, is 10lb shy of his own career-high rating in the 2009/10 season.

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