Nichols 'so proud' of his old guard

Paul Nicholls was full of pride after seeing Denman and Kauto Star go down fighting in an epic renewal of the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Dual winner Kauto Star may have disappointed when seeking a fifth King George at Kempton, but on this occasion he travelled with the panache that has been his trademark for so many years, taking up the running with a full circuit to go in the hands of Ruby Walsh.