February 3, 2007 @ 4:33 pm
Kauto Star
There is a record entry of 49 horses for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. The entry getting most attention is a 7 year old called Kauto Star who is unbeaten in four races this season including a recent win in the King George Chase at Kempton over Xmas.
I was surprised to hear that this promising youngster is rated higher than one of the best horses of recent years, Best Mate, who won three consecutive Gold Cups 2002-4. I would expect that success over a number of years at the highest level to rate above an extremely promising youngster.
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March 3rd, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Kauto Star won again in mid-February despite a last fence blunder and remains favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in a few weeks time. Also last year’s winner War of Attrition has had to be withdrwan from the race due to a leg injury.
March 8th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
[...] My favourite race is the Gold Cup which used to be held on Thursday when this was a three day event but is now on the last day of Friday. I expect Kauto Star will be a short favourite. [...]