Kauto Star all set for Gold run

Kauto Star is "full of beans" according to owner Clive Smith ahead of his eagerly-awaited appearance in the Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup next week.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2011 - 14:04

Kauto Star is "full of beans" according to owner Clive Smith ahead of his eagerly-awaited appearance in the Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup next week.

Paul Nicholls' chaser is now an 11-year-old and has undoubtedly been one of the greatest National Hunt horses of the modern era.

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