Ruby rides Kauto Star to fifth consecutive King George VI win

Kauto Star became the first horse in history to land the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton five times with a quite brilliant performance under Ruby Walsh.

Mon, 26 Dec, 2011 - 15:19

Kauto Star became the first horse in history to land the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton five times with a quite brilliant performance under Ruby Walsh.

Just as he had been when landing Haydock’s Betfair Chase last month, the Paul Nicholls-trained 3-1 chance was once again ridden positively for this three-mile test.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: KemptonPlace: PunchestownPlace: HaydockPerson: RubyPerson: Kauto StarPerson: King George VIPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: HaydockPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: King GeorgePerson: Nicky HendersonEvent: Hill King George VI ChaseEvent: William Hill King George VI ChaseEvent: Betfair ChaseEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Long RunEvent: King GeorgeEvent: Gold CupOrganisation: Kauto Star
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