Haydock

Kauto Star's heroic Haydock victory upstaged during commercial break

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

Diary: It is ironic that the most widely viewed race of 2009 is likely to be the Rigby Stakes.

Nicholls happy with Kauto at Haydock

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

The champion trainer believes his dual Gold Cup winner was as good as ever in Saturday's race Kauto Star and Imperial Commander, who fought out one of the great steeplechasing duels in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday, were both reported to have emerged from the race with no obvious ill-effects by their connections yesterday. Paul Nicholls, the trainer of Kauto Star, said that the dual...

Kauto Star fine after Betfair Chase victory at Haydock and is set to bid for fourth King George VI Chase success

Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

KAUTO STAR is fit and well and ready to bid for a fourth King George VI Chase victory following his pulsating hat-trick success in the Betfair Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday.

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Pepe Simo remains unbeaten over hurdles with cosy Haydock victory

Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

Pepe Simo maintained his unbeaten run over timber in the New Download At Betfair Casino Newton Novices' Hurdle at Haydock with a polished display.

Peter Scudamore: McCain on the rise and Kauto impresses at Haydock

Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

The victory of Peddlers Cross, who showed a sharp turn of foot in Haydock's bumper, was another example of the talent trainer Donald McCain is accumulating.

Notre Pere fails to spark at Haydock

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

NOTRE PERE appeared none the worse for his disappointing display in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

King Kauto fine after Haydock triumph

Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

Kauto Star is reported to be in tip-top shape following his heart-stopping win in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Kauto Star returns to eke out narrow victory in thrilling Betfair Chase at Haydock

Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

Kauto Star just held on from Imperial Commander in a pulsating renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock - but connections of the dual Gold Cup winner had an anxious wait for the photograph.

Kauto Star holds nerve during pulsating finish at Haydock

The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

BRAVE Kauto Star proved he has the bottle to go with his brilliance in an epic battle at Haydock.

Kauto the Star at Haydock

oneXtwo Horse racing news (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

All eyes today will be on Kauto Star (Paul Nicholls/ Ruby Walsh) as he begins his 2009-2010 campaign in the Betfair Chase at 15.55 over 3 miles at Haydock. The best chaser for many years, he has won 14 races, including this one twice (although he famously fell at the last a year ago), the Gold Cup twice and the King George 3 times. On ratings he has nothing to fear, having 17lbs at least in...

Diamond sparkles at Haydock

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

... Des Bois by a length and a half.MaturedEwart said: "That is the first winner for the yard at Haydock so I am ecstatic. It is difficult to win these races first time out but he has done it today."I am very proud of him and think there is more to come as he has really matured both physically and mentally."He wants a really stiff two miles on a stiff track so hopefully he might be good enough...

Cooldine is the value bet at 14-1 to outshine Kauto Star

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009

• Dual Gold Cup winner had hard race in Betfair Chase • Mullins confirms selection on course for Kempton Park The general consensus after Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock was that the contest had been thrilling, edge-of-the-seat stuff. "An epic," said the Racing UK pundit Graham Cunningham – a man not prone to overstatement. Fortunes ebbed and flowed down the home...

New Tricks can work magic at Musselburgh

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009

... Graham Lee in the saddle.Cybora, who goes best in soft ground and finished an encouraging third at Haydock on his only previous outing of the autumn, scored over fences at Leicester at the corresponding time last season.Punchestowns found just Big Buck's too good for him in the World Hurdle last year and is an exciting prospect as he makes his fencing bow at Newbury today.The Nicky Henderson-trained...

Horse racing: Denman fans will learn their fate quickly in Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

... at Cheltenham's Open meeting and Kauto Star only just nosing home from Imperial Commander at Haydock on Saturday. "I'm sure he'll come on a bit for the run," Findlay said, "but by the same token, because he was so backward last year, he came in very early this year. It wouldn't be top of my worries. "He's as well as he can be, but you can never know for sure. He only...

Horse racing: Old-tech racing fails to make the most of Kauto Star magic

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

Failure to post epic Betfair Chase on the internet is symptomatic of a backward-looking sport Racing's ability to do itself down, even at moments when its light burns most brightly, is a continuing source of wonder. The struggle between Kauto Star and Imperial Commander in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday was one of the most stirring and memorable head-to-heads in jumps racing –...