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26
Dec
2009

Kauto Star make history by winning fourth straight King George Chase

Kauto Star make history by winning fourth straight King George Chase

Kauto Star has made history by winning the 2009 William Hill King George Chase today at Kempton Park for the fourth year in a row.

The legendary Desert Orchid set the record to beat at four wins in five years and three wins in succession, but Kauto Star bettered that on Boxing Day by beating a top class field to win four in a row with jockey Ruby Walsh, trainer Paul Nicholls and owner Clive Smith.

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26
Dec
2009

Kauto Star is the favourite to win the King George Chase for the 4th year in a row.

Kauto Star is the favourite to win the King George Chase for the 4th year in a row.

With only a few hours to go now until the running of the 2009 William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton Park the favourite is still Kauto Star at 8/13 with Winter Festival sponsors William Hill. Kauto Star is looking to make history by winning the grade 1 chase for the 4th successive year.

Next best at 7/1 is Imperial Commander and at 10/1 is Madison Du Berlais and Deep Purple, who has shortened from 14/1.

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24
Dec
2009

Kauto Star set to take on 12 in the 2009 King George Chase

Kauto Star is set to take on 12 in the 2009 King George VI Chase

After the final declarations stage for the King George VI Chase, Kauto Star is set to take on 12 opponents in the feature grade 1 race on December 26 at Kempton Park. Roll Along, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, was the only horse to be removed from the field.

Defending champion Kauto Star is still the favourite to take out the 3 mile chase for a history making 4th consecutive year, with current odds of 8/13 with event sponsor William Hill. Imperial Commander and Madison Du Berlais lead the rest of the field in betting.

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22
Dec
2009

Ruby Walsh thinks Kauto Star is as good or even better than last year

Ruby Walsh thinks Kauto Star is as good or even better than last year

Jockey Ruby Walsh, who is hoping to make history with Kauto Star by winning a fourth successive King George VI Chase at Kempton on December 26, thinks the 9 year old is in as good or even better form than he was for last year’s race.

“I would say Kauto Star is as good if not better than last year,” Walsh said. “Kempton’s been a very lucky track to me over the last couple of years and Kauto has been outstanding there.

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21
Dec
2009

Kauto Star heads 14 for the King George Chase

Kauto Star heads 14 for the King George Chase

The field for the 2009 King George VI Chase is down to 14 horses with Kauto Star still the favourite for the Grade 1 feature on Boxing Day at Kempton Park.

Horses that were taken out of the field in the latest forfeit stage include In Compliance and Schindlers Hunt, both trained by Dessie Hughes, as well as What A Friend and Cooldine who are both headed for the Lexus Chase. Joe Lively and Chief Dan George will also not take part in this year’s race.

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15
Dec
2009

Deep Purple trainer Evan Williams is concerned about taking on Kauto Star in the King George Chase

Deep Purple trainer Evan Williams is concerned about taking on Kauto Star in the King George Chase

It has not yet been decided if Deep Purple will run in this year’s William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day with trainer Evan Williams concerned about taking on 3 time winner Kauto Star.

Williams has admitted that he was surprised by his eight year old geldings emphatic win in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon last thursday.

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10
Dec
2009

20 horses remain in the field for the 2009 King George VI Chase

20 horses remain in the field for the 2009 King George VI Chase

After the latest forfeit round 12 horses have been scratched from the 2009 King George VI Chase. This now leaves 20 horses in the field for the the grade 1 feature race at Kempton Park on Boxing Day.

While there were no real surprises in the latest round of scratchings, notable horses to be removed from contention include Voy Por Ustedes, Kalahari King, Well Chief, War of Attrition and Monet’s Garden.

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2
Dec
2009

Kauto Star and Ruby Walsh winning the 2008 King George VI Chase

Kauto Star and Ruby Walsh winning the 2008 King George VI Chase

The anticipation of Kauto Star’s attempt to win the 2009 King George Chase and make history has seen ticket sales for the Winter Festival at Kempton Park soar.

Kauto Star has won the last three runnings of the grade 1 King George VI Chase, and a fourth successive win would see the nine year old beat the record held by the legendary and much loved Desert Orchid.

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25
Nov
2009

Kauto Star (right) won the Betfair Chase by a nose from Imperial Commander at Haydock

Kauto Star (right) won the Betfair Chase by a nose from Imperial Commander at Haydock

Connections for both Kauto Star and Imperial Commander are happy with the condition of their chasers after their epic battle in the Betfair Chase at Haydock last Saturday. Kauto Star won by a nose from Imperial Commander after the lead was traded back and forth between them.

The King George VI Chase could now see a rematch between these two impressive horses. While Kauto Star is almost certain to run in the Grade 1 race on Boxing Day, Imperial Commander’s impressive run at Haydock has meant that he is now a possibility for the King George VI Chase as well.

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22
Nov
2009

Kauto Star wins the Betfair Chase by a nose from Imperial Commander

Kauto Star wins the Betfair Chase by a nose from Imperial Commander

Kauto Star held off a late rally from Imperial Commander to win the Betfair Chase at Haydock, his 12th Grade 1 win.

But Imperial Commander did not make it easy for the Star, rallying late to be neck and neck going to the post. After a tense wait for the judges to look at the photo finish it was determined that Kauto Star had held on by a nose.

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2009 King George Chase Results

Position Horse SP
1 Kauto Star (FR) 8/13 F
2 Madison Du Berlais (FR) 10/1
3 Barbers Shop 14/1
4 Nacarat (FR) 25/1
5 Imperial Commander (IRE) 13/2
6 Albertas Run (IRE) 25/1
7 Tartak (FR) 25/1
8 Our Vic (IRE) 40/1
9 Ollie Magern 100/1
10 Sandymac (IRE) 200/1
PU Deep Purple 17/2
PU Master Medic (IRE) 33/1
PU Racing Demon (IRE) 100/1

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