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Haydock, Saturday
Betfair Chase (Grade 1) 3m, 5yo+
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KAUTO STAR rolled back the years with a magnificent performance to land his fourth Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.
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Clive Smith's 11-year-old jumped superbly throughout under RubyWalsh and fought off the challenge of Long Run coming to the last before sprinting clear to win by eight lengths
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An ecstatic Paul Nicholls said: "That was the best ever performance from him. To do that, and beat a Gold Cup winner, at the age of 11 was just fantastic
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Kauto Star's owner Smith, who tasted more big-race success with Master Minded at Ascot earlier in the day, said: "He's just as good as ever. They cheered him before the race and they cheered him afterwards.
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What a wonderful performance from one of the greatest national hunt horses ever who has now proved himself beyond any doubt to be mentioned in the same breath as the legendary Arkle.