Is Kauto Star vulnerable under soft conditions? The view that Kauto Star might be vulnerable under soft conditions took root after he finished seven lengths second to stable companion Denman in the 2007 Gold Cup. Even Paul Nicholls, Kauto Star’s trainer, said as much after that race although he has revised that opinion. Then, when attempting the hat-trick in the Betfair, Kauto Star unseated Thomas at the last fence. That brought the almost obligatory “is he on the wane?” questions which were answered emphatically by Kauto Star winning the King George VI Chase for the third time and that second Gold Cup, where he beat Denman by 13 lengths.
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