Saturday 26th
Kempton 3.05

Result: -Kauto Star Wins +2.86 Points

King George VI Chase
Once again there is no denying the best horse in the race is Kauto Star (4/7 Paddy Power et al) His record in this race speaks for itself 3-3 and with 8-9 over this distance, the writing seems to be on the wall.
His odds are very prohibitive and given there could well be better value elsewhere but he is that short for very good reasons and as such has to carry my money. Imperial Commander has improved again from his highs of last season and if able to improve from his close run against Kauto in the Betfair Chase he could win this.
Imperial Commanders tactics will be limited by the immensly talented Kauto Star who has the ability to chase a fast pace and finish strongly or come to the front off a slow pace and use his all out pace to out run his opponents with pure speed. Kauto is by no means unbeatable given his jumping errors of the past but even that department has improved over time and it would be in poor taste to see such a fate befall a great champion. Barbers Shop is also improving and could well prove his run behind Denman was topdrawer and whilst not in the same league as Imperial Commander or Kauto Star at this stage of his career he is certainly in the right hands to make his way to the very top of the Steeple Chasing ladder, in time.
Stakes: - 5 Points win Kauto Star