Fitzgerald upbeat about Kauto chance

Mick Fitzgerald set himself up for Saturday’s William Hill – Tingle Creek Trophy at Sandown when partnering hot favourite Kauto Star at Paul Nicholls’ yard on Thursday morning.

After Irish raider Rathgar Beau was forced out of the race by a dirty scope, a field of just seven runners will go to post with Nicholls’ one-time Arkle hope the 11-8 market leader with the sponsors.