Al's well that ends well for Ferof

Kauto Star may be nicely tucked up in his box enjoying retirement, but Paul Nicholls could still have an embarrassment of riches come Boxing Day at Kempton.

Five-time King George VI Chase hero Kauto Star will never be replaced, of course, but Al Ferof put down his marker for the Christmas spectacular with a tremendous performance in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.