McCoy to ride Kauto Star

Champion jockey Tony McCoy has been given the ride on Kauto Star, who will seek an unprecedented fifth success in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Sunday.

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By (Reuters)

Published: Thu 23 Dec 2010, 10:20 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 5:21 AM

Kauto Star’s regular rider Ruby Walsh is out of action with a broken leg and his replacement, Noel Fehily, stood down on Wednesday as he continued to struggle with a wrist injury suffered last month.

Fehily told At The Races TV: “I could have dragged it on for a few more days, but I know myself it’s not getting any better.”

McCoy, voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday, is on track for a 16th jump jockeys’ title in succession. Kauto Star, winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2007 and 2009, is even-money favourite for Sunday’s showpiece.

(Reuters)

Published: Thu 23 Dec 2010, 10:20 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 5:21 AM

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