King Kauto to run at Kempton

Paul Nicholls has confirmed Kauto Star will bid for a fifth victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on December 26.

The legendary chaser looked a spent force when pulled up on his final start of last season at Punchestown, but made a brilliant return to action in the Betfair Chase at Haydock, beating last season’s King George and Gold Cup hero Long Run.