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Horse Racing Biography

Kauto Star

“Kauto Star”

British · England · Born 1 January 2001

Racehorse
2
gold cup wins
3
king george wins
23
career wins
Paul Nicholls
trainer

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British National Hunt champion whose extraordinary rivalry with Denman, multiple Cheltenham Gold Cup victories and remarkable ability to produce his finest performances on the biggest stages made him the most popular steeplechaser of his era.

Kauto Star was the first horse to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup, winning in 2007 and 2009 and producing arguably the greatest steeplechasing career of the 21st century. Trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Ruby Walsh, his extraordinary jumping ability, exceptional bravery, and remarkable consistency made him one of the most beloved racehorses in National Hunt history.

Famous For

Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner and King George VI Chase

Playing Style

How They Played

Exceptional jumper with stamina and acceleration

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the greatest steeplechasers, first horse to regain Gold Cup

Career Journey

Timeline

2004 📌 Professional racing debut in France
2005 📌 Moved to Paul Nicholls stable in Britain
2006 🏆 First King George VI Chase victory at Kempton
2007 🏆 Cheltenham Gold Cup victory
2007 🏆 Second King George VI Chase victory
2008 🏆 Third King George VI Chase victory
2009 🏆 Second Cheltenham Gold Cup victory
2009 🏆 Fourth King George VI Chase victory
2012 📌 Retired from racing
Career Timeline — Kauto Star
2004
Professional racing debut in France
2005
Moved to Paul Nicholls stable in Britain
2006
First King George VI Chase victory at Kempton
2007
Cheltenham Gold Cup victory
2007
Second King George VI Chase victory
2008
Third King George VI Chase victory
2009
Second Cheltenham Gold Cup victory
2009
Fourth King George VI Chase victory
2012
Retired from racing