Nicholls has fantastic four in mind for Kauto

Kauto Star will not be over-raced by Paul Nicholls as he sets his sights on another of Desert Orchid’s records after matching his hat-trick of victories in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton Park.

The brilliant grey had been the only horse to land the St Stephen's Day highlight in three successive years until the eight-year-old came along, and Coral make him a 5-2 chance to match Dessie’s magnificent four wins in the race.