Post by ffctom_b on Mar 27, 2011 19:48:54 GMT 1
Kauto Star will make his first appearance at the Punchestown Festival when he travels to Ireland in May.
The 11-year-old ran a terrific race in defeat in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, finishing third to Long Run and stablemate Denman in a pulsating renewal.
Paul Nicholls' dual Gold Cup winner led a parade of Cheltenham stars at Sunday's Wincanton meeting, with the champion trainer revealing the Guinness Gold Cup on May 4 will be his target.
Nicholls described Kauto Star as "fresh and well" and added that his Gold Cup run was "an absolute blinder" that had settled any arguments over whether he should be retired. He will not be going to Aintree, however.
Denman joined Kauto Star in the parade, as did triple Ladbrokes World Hurdle hero Big Buck's.
Nicholls believes Denman probably ran the best race he has for some time in the Gold Cup and confirmed he will be in action at Aintree, where connections are hoping for some rain. Big Buck's also goes to Aintree.
The 11-year-old ran a terrific race in defeat in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, finishing third to Long Run and stablemate Denman in a pulsating renewal.
Paul Nicholls' dual Gold Cup winner led a parade of Cheltenham stars at Sunday's Wincanton meeting, with the champion trainer revealing the Guinness Gold Cup on May 4 will be his target.
Nicholls described Kauto Star as "fresh and well" and added that his Gold Cup run was "an absolute blinder" that had settled any arguments over whether he should be retired. He will not be going to Aintree, however.
Denman joined Kauto Star in the parade, as did triple Ladbrokes World Hurdle hero Big Buck's.
Nicholls believes Denman probably ran the best race he has for some time in the Gold Cup and confirmed he will be in action at Aintree, where connections are hoping for some rain. Big Buck's also goes to Aintree.