Punters split over Kauto

Further proof that punters are split over the merit of Kauto Star’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup chances emerged today, with William Hill now making him the same price not to complete the course as he is to win the race.

The brilliant seven-year-old has won six of his last seven races, but has given his supporters almighty scares with last-fence mistakes in both the Stan James King George VI Chase and the Aon Chase.