Kauto Star, ridden by Ruby Walsh for trainer Paul Nicholls, became the first horse to recapture the Cheltenham Gold Cup yesterday with a dazzling victory on the final day of the festival meeting. Kauto Star won the Gold Cup in 2007 but was denied by stable companion Denman last year.
No horse had ever lost the cup and then regained it in the race which dates back to 1924. The 7-4 favourite finished 13 lengths clear of Denman (7-1) with Exotic Dancer (8-1) in third.