Kauto star is one of the most successful national hunt horses of all time. Nothing, including king kauto himself, has beaten it since. Dec 23, 2009 charismatic kauto star still lacks the mystique of desert orchid. The 2012 running additionally carried the name of kauto star a winner. Kauto star, a steeplechasing legend article pdf available in sport in history 334 december 20 with 43 reads how we measure reads. View results and future entries as well as statistics by course, race type and prize money. Racing post, the home of horse racing news, cards and results. King george vi meeting in pictures sport the guardian. It will be a great race to watch with two very good horses. The down royal, 1 november 2008, is the scheduled race for kauto stars starting race, but every event will be chosen with the cheltenham gold cup in mind. He was given a timeform rating of 191, the highest given to a horse in almost 40 years and making him the jointthird highestrated steeplechaser of all time, level with mill house and behind only arkle 212 and flyingbolt 210.
He wins some signed memorabilia, including the kauto star book kindly donated by the racing post, along with the aforementioned girl with the agony tattoo, diana young, as well as a young lois. He had been turned out in lauras paddock, as has normally been done with him at this time for years. Hes going to have to beat the best horse other than kauto star ive. Charismatic kauto star still lacks the mystique of desert orchid. Nothing will ever take that wonderful memory from me. Big bucks, denman and kauto star headline fantastic.
Kauto star a steeplechasing legend tells that uplifting story as it unfolded through the pages of the racing post and the incomparable photographic skills of the racing posts photographers, to make a worthy celebration of the life and career of one of jump racings alltime greats. He was such a wonderful horse, but he did not suffer. Kauto star figurine the sport of kings by atlas editions. But in regards to national hunt racing, this truly is a golden age. Perfectly paired with reigning irish national hunt jockey ruby walsh, kauto star is sure to present a real challenge to competitors as they race for the cheltenham gold cup. Kauto star one of the best known horses of the modern age has been put down after suffering pelvis and neck injuries in a fall in a paddock. Some myths exploded our man serves it up to the guardian and the bha. Paul nicholls starts post kauto star era with four major successes. Dec 19, 2012 and so kauto star departed the natural cycle of our sporting lives for good. Arkle rewrote the record books in the mid1960s, when he won three consecutive cheltenham gold cups. Stablemates sidebyside at the somerset yard of their trainer paul nicholls, they are exactly the same age.
Winning post mug horse racing mug by leonardo collection. Ruby walsh was a key component in kauto stars dominance in jump racing, and the jockey has paid tribute to a wonderful horse. Details of horses trained outside gb and ireland or born prior to 1986 may be incomplete. Kauto star is the reason a lot of the racing fans are here. I always said that if i had a bag of carrots i would.
Dont miss thursdays racing post when we look at how kauto star got back on track to become an alltime great. Ruby walsh is quoted in the racing post saying ive ridden a lot of very good horses but he was the best. The most eagerly awaited rematch in racing s history is firmly on the cards as the nicholls pair head the market for this years cheltenham gold cup at the festival paul nicholls held a press day at his ditcheat yard in somerset where both the champion kauto star and denman lapped up the attention as they posed for photographs together. Kauto star the king george story racing tv youtube. A steeplechasing legend edited by andrew pennington with an introduction by alice plunkett, tells that uplifting story as it unfolded through the pages of the racing post in words and pictures, to make a worthy celebration of the life and career of one of jump racings alltime greats. Gb ptp results are displayed when a horse is declared to run under. Where once he had reemerged every winter, like old ale and santa claus, to warm and nourish us and to bear gifts of unparalleled excellence, now he trotted soundly into a new and safer routine of his own. The most eagerly awaited rematch in racings history is firmly on the cards as the nicholls pair head the market for this years cheltenham gold cup at the festival. Originally featured in the racing post sunday, january 23, 2011 author geoff banks racing posted on september 24, 20 september 24, 20 categories geoff banks, view from the ring tags bookmaker, geoff banks, kauto star, kempton, king george, long run, racing post leave a comment on long run makes it a less than super saturday.
Kauto star with ruby walsh at cheltenham gold cup by andrew miles. Kauto star and denman, both superstars, have between them changed the landscape of jump racing forever. Jun 30, 2015 kauto star was rated the best horse for four seasons by the official handicapper, and was given the highest rating in the history of industry paper the racing post. Kauto star for sale in uk 55 secondhand kauto stars.
Kauto star, the first horse to regain the cheltenham gold cup. Kauto star and denman half price books marketplace. I loved him and still love him and racing will not ever be the same again without his presence amongst us. I won the following races in the 0607 nh season grade 2 old roan chase grade 1 betfair chase grade 1 william hill tingle creek grade. Nicholls also compared cyrname to kauto star in terms of the versatility that he believes could see him win big races over all manner of distances. In winning the race, kauto star was awarded a racing post rating of 192, the highest ever earned by a national hunt horse. Racing tv is the uks leading horse racing channel showing every race.
Faster shipping is available with most items extra shipping costs apply. Trainer listed is trainer with whom horse achieved highest rpr. Racing post shop for all horse racing books and horse racing products. Kauto star is a halfbrother to kauto stone, second in the 2011 tingle creek chase, and kauto grand mogol, who made his debut in 2012. Hes going to have to beat the best horse other than kauto star ive ever. When i won a competition run by racing post in 20 that got me two tickets to the cheltenham festival it was a dream come true, because i knew king kauto star was going to be parading. A steeplechasing legend tells that uplifting story as it unfolded through the pages of the racing post and the incomparable photographic skills of the posts photographers, to make a worthy celebration of the life and career of one of jump racings alltime greats. Kauto star wins fifth king george at kempton park in brilliant style to leap into record books the most famous fivetimer in jump racing was recorded more. Georgina browne partner of paul nicholls with kauto star september 2005 2000s horseracing mirrorpix.
Another kauto star fan checks the form in the racing post. Were really looking forward to it, hes come out of his last race well and everything is looking suitable for him. This sculpture has been seen and approved by champion trainer paul nicholls. Denman got the better of kauto star with a monstrous effort when the pair went headtohead for the first time in the. Kauto star s 2009 cheltenham gold cup win racing tv. With only twenty eight days until the flags go up at prestbury park, its time to start savouring the build up. The previous seasons ryanair chase winner imperial commander was right with him passing the post but kauto star was. Kauto star foaled march 19, 2000 is a frenchbred national hunt racehorse, who is currently trained by paul nicholls in somerset, england. Relive the story behind kauto stars five king george vi chase victories. The 12yearold created history on boxing day 2011 at kempton park by becoming the first horse to win a fifth king george vi chase at kempton park. The continuing rivalry between kauto star and denman, stablemates at home but deadly enemies on the course, has electrified the nation. On one of jump racings imperishable afternoons kauto star put both his brilliance and resilience forever beyond.
Kauto star was rated the best horse for four seasons by the official handicapper, and was given the highest rating in the history of industry paper the racing post. Dec 26, 2011 kauto star wins fifth king george at kempton park in brilliant style to leap into record books the most famous fivetimer in jump racing was recorded more than seven decades ago when golden miller. Kauto star was foaled on 19 march 2000 and was bred by mrs henri aubert. Jan, 2011 kauto star looks certain to go off oddson favourite and victory would reignite the debate over which racehorse is the alltime greatest. Big bucks, denman and kauto star headline fantastic nicholls five. Andy holding, professional gambler and horse racing pundit. A steeplechasing legend tells that uplifting story as it unfolded through the pages of the racing post and the incomparable photographic skills of the racing post s photographers, to make a worthy celebration of the life and career of one of jump racing s alltime greats. Racing post ratings awarded kauto star a rating of 191 the highest ever achieved while the official handicapper phil smith pushed him up to 195 on his scale. Keyring with an image of the iconic steeplechaser kauto star painted by caroline cook. I was convinced that after seeing the mighty sprinter sacre disappoint at kempton at christmas that he was ripe for taking on in the queen mother champion chase at this years festival.
The ante post book of king george sponsors william hill has a lopsided look with kauto star the 8 favourite. A steeplechasing legend tells that uplifting story as it unfolded through the pages of the racing post and the incomparable photographic skills of the racing posts photographers, to make a worthy celebration of the life and career of one of jump racings alltime greats. A steeplechasing legend by racing post book the cheap fast free post. Brilliant rivals, with utterly contrasting styles, they have shared the honours over the past two. Kauto star 19 march 2000 29 june 2015 was a frenchbred national hunt champion. I started looking after him at the start of last season.
It is time to consider whether kauto star really has what it takes to match up to the irish legend. But just as many stars have risen gloriously to the occasion to claim their place in history, among them such greats as golden miller, arkle, best mate and kauto star. Kauto star and ruby walsh regain the gold cup poetry in motion. The horse racing world has been rocked by the sad news that kauto star, one of the greatest steeplechasers of all time who rewrote the record books, has been put down after suffering pelvis and neck injuries in a fall in a paddock. Kauto star will be heading towards the king george vi chase, which is being run on boxing day and will then go on to the blue riband, taking place on the th of march. A personal favourite, kauto star had some smart form to his name in france prior to joining paul nicholls yard. However, in his younger days, kauto star had also won the cheltenham gold cup twice. Oct 29, 2012 kauto star is the equine star who has got the racing world talking with his steeplechase heroics. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year during the king george vi chase meeting on boxing day. Moreover, kauto star is the only horse to have won sixteen grade 1 races in total, and he is said to have earned more in prize money than any other national hunt horse. A winner of eighteen of his twenty starts with his record over obstacles an impressive 1717 altior is currently the poster boy of national hunt racing.
And now for something completely different framed kauto star montage collection is preferred from delivered anywhere in uk delivery available by specialist machine courier to most of uk. News fast results racecards full results nrs my stable tips search naps abc going richard fahey. Constructed from the reports, features and stunning photographs which chronicled the frankel phenomenon in the pages of the racing post, this book tells the complete story of a true racing legend. I have trained some wonderful horses but kauto star was extra special probably the most important horse in my life. Nov 16, 2017 the ability to back up the argument is a foundation to a debate, something too many people in racing dont elaborate on but regardless of who was the better horse, it is fair to say that it will be very difficult to find two race horses who can perform to the sensational level of arkle and kauto star. Denman vs kauto star at cheltenham the independent. It is widely accepted in the world of jump racing that kauto star is the best steeplechaser since the immortal arkle half a century ago. Martin trew, a former senior writer on the racing post, says. In the sloping concrete viewing area beneath the main grandstand, copies of the racing post were tossed like pages from a history book, and the vast audience seemed to levitate as kauto star completed a nearfaultless threeandaquarter mile round under ruby walsh. Kauto star prints horse racing prints and paintings of the. And so kauto star departed the natural cycle of our sporting lives for good. Every year, you hear the pundits on the internet horse racing radio stations moaning how people start talking about the cheltenham festival months in advance.
Mar 14, 2010 sport racing denman vs kauto star at cheltenham they may be the greatest jump horses ever. Unlike desert orchid, he would record his four wins in the prestigious boxing day. The wonder horse provides the perfect record of a stellar career. A steeplechasing legend edited by andrew pennington with an introduction by alice plunkett, tells that uplifting story as it unfolded through the pages of the racing post in words and pictures, to make a worthy celebration of the life and career of one of jump racing s alltime greats.
Sports and fitness printer friendly 24,822,156 articles and books. A steeplechasing legend tells that uplifting story as it unfolded through the pages of the racing post and the incomparable photographic skills of the post s photographers, to make a worthy celebration of the life and career of one of jump racing s alltime greats. He was a wonderful horse to ride and he gave me some of the best days ill ever have as a jockey. Kauto star for sale in uk 56 secondhand kauto stars. Kauto star is the equine star who has got the racing world talking with his steeplechase heroics. Kauto star wins fifth king george at kempton park in. Bbc sport horse racing can kauto star win fifth king. His appearances on the racecourse were not presented as a. Kindle store buy a kindle free kindle reading apps kindle books french ebooks kindle unlimited. Relive kauto star s last cheltenham gold cup win in 2009. Kauto star a steeplechasing legend tells that uplifting story as it unfolded through the pages of the racing post and the incomparable photographic skills of the racing post s photographers, to make a worthy celebration of the life and career of one of jump racing s alltime greats. Many of jump racings most celebrated battles have been fought up the hill in the gold cup, and many big reputations have fallen victim to the fierce climax. Collections racing post racing books racing post shop.
After the race, it was discovered that kauto star had sustained a fractured hock in the race, which ruled. He was a winning favourite in the blue riband event in 2007 and, after finishing second by stable companion denman the following year, reversed the form, to the tune of 20 lengths, in 2009 to become the first horse ever to regain the gold cup. I wished i more often followed my instinct in this game. Paul nicholls held a press day at his ditcheat yard in somerset where both the champion kauto star and denman lapped up the attention as they posed for photographs together. Ruby walsh celebrates after winning the cheltenham gold cup on kauto star smith told the racing post. Essential punting pointers and key quotes for the kauto star novices. Walsh was aboard for 17 of kauto stars 23 successes, 15 of which were at grade 1 level, and heaped praise on the chaser, saying.
Kauto star may be on the verge of equalling desert orchids record of winning four king george vi chases but david elsworth, the man who trained the iconic grey chaser, rates paul nicholls other chasing hero, denman, as superior. Silviniaco conti, kauto stone, tidal bay and cristal bonus gave paul nicholls four major wins on the first saturday since kauto. Kauto star tributes to an alltime great racing post. Lester piggott on nijinsky, brian fletcher on red rum, ruby walsh on kauto star. After all the fussing and the fighting kauto star will be exactly where many remember. With kauto star s win at the 2007 cheltenham gold cup and second place finish at the 2008 cheltenham gold cup some claim that he is the next arkle. T he racing post reported that the 15yearold was put. Relive the story behind kauto star s five king george vi chase victories. Yesterday, kauto star above, with trainer paul nicholls, took the mickey out of a small, but select field for the king george at kempton, winning the race even more impressively than he did twelve months ago. Arkle beat the likes of triple grand national hero red rum and fourtime king george winner desert orchid to be voted favourite horse by racing post readers in 2004.
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