Richards relishing Kauto challenge

Nicky Richards is looking forward to taking on hot favourite Kauto Star in the Stan James King George VI Chase with Monet’s Garden.

Mon, 04 Dec, 2006 - 09:01

Nicky Richards is looking forward to taking on hot favourite Kauto Star in the Stan James King George VI Chase with Monet’s Garden.

The Penrith trainer admitted being impressed with Paul Nicholls’ ace in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday, but is happy to have a horse good enough to oppose him in the Kempton showpiece on St Stephen's Day.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Monet’s Garden Place: Penrith Place: Sandown Place: Kempton Place: Ayr Person: Richards Person: Nicky Richards Person: Paul Nicholls’Person: Paul Event: Kauto challenge Event: Stan James King George VI Chase Event: Tingle Creek Chase Event: St Stephen's Day Event: The Races

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