Fitzgerald hoping for Kauto call

Jockey Mick Fitzgerald is hoping to keep the ride on Queen Mother Champion Chase favourite Kauto Star in Saturday’s totepool Game Spirit Chase at Newbury.

With regular partner Ruby Walsh currently on the sidelines, Fitzgerald, who partnered the horse to his last victory in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown, would like to renew his partnership with the Paul Nicholls-trained runner.