The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
... overall impression was that another vintage season is upon us.I wholeheartedly agree with owner Clive Smith that Kauto Star's official 'nose' verdict over the gutsy Imperial Commander might later be recalled as the year's best finish. "It reminded me so much of that great Desert Orchid/Panto Prince finish to the Victor Chandler at Ascot many years ago," Smith said. "Personally,...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
... story and it was in fact Kauto Star who had won the day by the narrowest of noses.Now the Clive Smith-owned nine-year-old will attempt to win the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton for a fourth time on Boxing Day. "He's A1," said trainer Paul Nicholls yesterday. "Obviously we were pleased that he won. It was a tight race, but it was what we wanted to start the season off...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
... post Imperial Commander was 1-4 to win the photo and Kauto Star 7-2. Neither Ruby Walsh or owner Clive Smith thought they had won. Nicholls punched the air with as much relief as joy when his stable star was called the winner. “The best three words I have heard Ruby say are ‘he needed it’,” said the champion trainer. “This week has been one of the most nerve-wracking I’ve had as I...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
Kauto Star: just championKauto Star's connections have reported no ill effects after the champion's thrilling victory in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday. The dual Cheltenham Gold Cup king won the race for the third time in four years, but was pushed all the way by Imperial Commander and there was only a nose between them at the line.Next the Clive Smith-owned nine-year-old will...
Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
King Kauto fine after Haydock triumph22/11/2009 - 11:30:54Kauto Star is reported to be in tip-top shape following his heart-stopping win in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.The dual Cheltenham Gold Cup hero was winning the Merseyside feature for the third time in four years but was pushed all the way by Imperial Commander and there was only a nose between them at the line.Now the Clive...
Gothamist (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Suspects: At left, Carvett Gentles (image from WCBS 2), and, at right, clockwise from top left, Rohan Francis, Dwayne Taylor, Clivie Smith, and Cleve Smith (images from NY1) A 16-year-old boy has confessed to the Monday afternoon shooting that left a Bronx girl in a medically-induced coma. Carvett Gentles, a sophomore at Bronx Leadership Academy who rarely attended class, had no criminal...
Gothamist (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Suspects: At left, Carvett Gentles (image from WCBS 2), and, at right, clockwise from top left, Rohan Francis, Dwayne Taylor, Clivie Smith, and Cleve Smith (images from NY1) A 16-year-old boy has confessed to the Monday afternoon shooting that left a Bronx girl in a medically-induced coma. Carvett Gentles, a sophomore at Bronx Leadership Academy who rarely attended class, had no criminal...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
By HOTSPUR (J A McGrath) Published: 11:02PM GMT 20 Nov 2009Out on his own: Kauto Star has a goo deal in hand of his Haydock rivalsPhoto: GETTYOne big question faces punters at Haydock, and it concerns the exceptional chaser Kauto Star. Will the reigning champion be able to cope with muddy conditions, first time out, to win a third Betfair Chase for his owner Clive Smith? He looked all...
