Perhaps Paul Nicholls is saving the best for last with Kauto Star.
This week it emerged that Kauto Star’s owner, Clive Smith, would be keen for his star horse to run in a handicap which might finally answer the question of just how good the horse really is.
When Kauto Star won the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park last December by a thumping 36 lengths Phil Smith, the BHA’s official handicapper, raised him to a rating of 193 which was later lowered slightly to 190 but still made him the best chaser seen for over 25 years.
To read the full blog: http://blogs.bettor.com/Could-Kauto-Star-rise-to-handicap-challenge-a38295
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