Posts tagged Madison Du Berlais

Danny Cook handed Madison du Berlais ride in King George

There have been times when Danny Cook’s career has taken the wrong turn but the jockey has now been handed one of his biggest rides. Read more at: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/danny-cook-handed-madison-du-berlais-ride-in-king-george/news/1337724

Kauto Star set to face ten rivals in King George

All 11 horses from the original 48-hour declaration stage for the rearranged King George VI Chase remain in the hunt to claim the prize at Kempton on Saturday. Read more here at: http://horse-racing.bettor.com/kauto-star-set-to-face-ten-rivals-in-king-george/news/1337629

Haldon Gold Cup preview

Having trained one of the best chasers of the past 10 years, Henrietta Knight always knew that he would be hard to replace. Somersby may have some way to but he can take the next step in the totesport.com Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter, a race that Knight has won four times previously with Impek [...]

A horse from another world

Trainers have been heard talking up their horses since the dawn of the Thoroughbred, so when Serge Foucher, the man who trained Kauto Star when he raced in France, described the horse as “The Extraterrestrial” it sounded like another dose of hype. He was quoted as saying: “I have not seen a horse like him. [...]

Kauto Star looks the wise choice

Wise men following a star is supposed to be how this whole Christmas caper got started in the first place, but the faithful will be flocking to Kempton Park once more. The object of their adulation will be Kauto Star as he attempts an unprecedented fourth consecutive victory in the William Hill King George VI [...]

Star player has strong supporting cast

The meteorological forecasts may yet be inconclusive but anyone predicting an easy route for Kauto Star to a fourth victory in the King George VI Chase has been proved wrong. Weather permitting, Kauto Star could face as many as 13 rivals for the William Hill King George VI Chase, at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, [...]

Imperial Commander firmly in the picture

The trouble with being the best around is that second-best will never do. Kauto Star won the Betfair Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday and he was expected to do that. Kauto Star had Madison Du Berlais 24 lengths behind in third place. He was expected to do that as well, the only problem was [...]