Nicolls: Kauto's no soft touch

Paul Nicholls is confident the testing conditions at Haydock tomorrow will not be a problem for Kauto Star when he makes his eagerly-anticipated return in the Betfair Chase.

The dual Gold Cup hero has been off the track since securing the second of his Cheltenham crowns, and will be chasing a third success in this weekend’s Grade One following victories in 2006 and 2007.