Kauto Faces Biggest Field For Fourth Historic Test

KAUTO FACES BIGGEST FIELD FOR FOURTH HISTORIC TEST!

A field of thirteen will start in this Saturday’s William Hill King George VI Chase – the biggest line-up that crack chaser Kauto Star has faced in his three Kempton wins.

Paul Nicholls’s charge remains the 4-7 favourite with sponsors Hills, ahead of 6-1 second-favourite Imperial Commander, and 9-1 chance Madison du Berlais. Punters remain positive about the favourite with ‘Kauto fever’ still rife amongst British bettors, whilst Deep Purple Barbers Shop, and Master Medic are all proving the each-way picks.

Kate Miller, spokeswoman for William Hill, said: ‘’ Betting impetus remains firmly behind Kauto Star with each-way money now strong for Barbers Shop, Deep Purple, and also Master Medic. Surprisingly, Imperial Commander has proved friendless in the last few days, with punters swerving him entirely for Saturday.’’

WILLIAM HILL WINTER FESTIVAL

William Hill King George VI Chase: 4-7 Kauto Star, 6-1 Imperial Commander, 9-1 Madison Du Berlais, 14-1 Deep Purple, Nacarat, 16-1 Barbers Shop, 20-1 Albertas Run, 40-1 Our Vic, 50-1 Tartak 66-1 Master Medic, Racing Demon, 100-1 Ollie Magern, 500-1 Sandymac (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

William Hill King George without Kauto Star: 11-4 Imperial Commander, 7-2 Madison Du Berlais, 6-1 Barbers Shop, Deep Purple, Nacarat, 10-1 Albertas Run, 16-1 Our Vic, 20-1 Tartak, 25-1 Master Medic, 33-1 Racing Demon, 40-1 Ollie Magern, 200-1 Sandymac (EW 1/4 1-2-3)

William Hill King George VI Chase Specials

How Far Will Kauto Star Win By?: 16-1 Under 1 Length, 12-1 One to 1 3/4 lengths, 10-1 Two to three and 3/4 lengths, 3-1 Four to 10 lengths, 9-2 Over 10 lengths

Kauto Star Special: 7-2 Kauto Star to win the William Hill King George & Gold Cup

Age of the winner: 50-1 Six, 16-1 Seven, 6-4 eight, 8-15 nine, 33-1 eleven