Stage set for Star to shine

Kempton clerk of the course Barney Clifford is ready to get behind Kauto Star as he bids for a remarkable fourth successive triumph in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.

Fri, 25 Dec, 2009 - 12:40

Kempton clerk of the course Barney Clifford is ready to get behind Kauto Star as he bids for a remarkable fourth successive triumph in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.

The popular grey Desert Orchid is the only horse to land the prestigious Festive prize on four separate occasions and Kauto Star is bidding to better him by winning it four years on the bounce.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: KemptonPlace: Desert OrchidPlace: Market RasenPlace: LincolnshirePlace: SedgefieldPlace: TowcesterPlace: WetherbyPlace: WincantonPlace: LeopardstownPlace: LimerickPlace: WolverhamptonPlace: ChepstowPlace: MonmouthshirePerson: Barney CliffordPerson: CliffordPerson: DessiePerson: Nick PattonPerson: Andrew MorrisPerson: Barry JohnsonPerson: Jonjo SandersonPerson: Tim LongEvent: William Hill King George VI ChaseEvent: Boxing DayEvent: Christmas FestivalEvent: St Stephen's DayEvent: Coral Welsh NationalOrganisation: Kauto StarOrganisation: HuntingdonOrganisation: WincantonOrganisation: Wetherby
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