How many King Georges did Kauto Star win?
five times
Kauto Star therefore made history by becoming the first horse to win the King George VI Chase five times. After the race, owner Clive Smith said, “He’s amazing, I’ll never have another like him.
Is Kauto Star still alive?
Kauto Star, one of the best known and most revered race horses of the modern age, has died. The 15 year old was put down after sustaining a complex fracture to the left side of his pelvis and neck in a fall in a paddock, it’s been reported by the Racing Post.
How many times did Kauto Star win the Betfair Chase?
Kauto Star, one of the truly great chasers, went one better by winning four Betfair Chases. That’s the record Bristol De Mai will attempt to match this season. The dashing grey landed the trophy in 2017, 2018 and 2020 and now heads to his beloved Haydock on a mission.
When did Kauto Star win the Gold Cup?
Kauto Star became the first horse to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup after losing it to Denman in 2008, and also made history by winning a fifth King George VI Chase, on Boxing Day in 2011….Kauto Star: Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner put down.
| Kauto Star factfile | |
|---|---|
| Races | 41 |
| Wins | 23 |
What happened to the horse Kauto Star?
After retiring from racing in 2012, the horse was moved by owner Clive Smith to team up with event rider Collett, where he learned dressage. Kauto Star was 15 when he was injured in a fall on Wednesday, 24 June. He had pelvic and neck injuries and was euthanised six days later.
Did Laura Collett have Kauto Star?
The record-breaking National Hunt star was put down on Monday (29 June). The 15-year-old gelding broke his neck and pelvis and was put down when he developed further complications of pneumonia and laminitis. Kauto suffered the injury at home at event rider Laura Collet’s yard in Lambourn last Wednesday (24 June).
What horse died at Cheltenham?
Shallwehaveonemore
Another horse has died at Cheltenham Festival – bringing the total number of fatalities of this year’s event to four. Shallwehaveonemore was the first horse to die during the four-day racing event, having fallen during the first race on day one.
Where did Laura Collett fall?
Tweseldown
Collett fell from Tis A Beauty at Tweseldown, Hampshire on 8 July. The rider, who has also been retraining top racehorse Kauto Star in dressage, suffered crush injuries to her lungs and liver after falling from the seven-year-old mare and was taken to the intensive care unit at Southampton General Hospital.
Where is Best Mate buried?
Government regulations prevented the burial of his body on the Exeter course as Lewis and many racing fans desired. Instead Best Mate was cremated, and his ashes were buried beside the winning post at Cheltenham Racecourse on 10 December 2005.
Where was Best Mate born?
It was the start of a road to three-time Gold Cup glory for the breeder and the creation of a National Hunt icon. Katday was put to stallion Un Desperado and on 28 January 1995, a bay colt was born near Trim in Co Meath. He was sold as a foal at the Tattersalls (Ireland) November Sale at Fairyhouse in 1996.
Who is Laura Tomlinson married to?
player Mark Tomlinson
Personal life. Bechtolsheimer married professional polo player Mark Tomlinson. The couple have three children (Annalisa, Wilfred and Hanni) and was expecting a fourth child in 2021.
How did Laura Collett lose sight?
Has Laura Collett had an accident eventing? Laura had a rotational fall at Tweseldown in 2013 which left her with a fractured shoulder, punctured lung, lacerated liver and broken ribs. She also lost the sight in her right eye.
Who was the owner of Best Mate?
Jim Lewis
Jim Lewis is a British racehorse owner, particularly noted for being the owner of thrice Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate and also Edredon Bleu. He frequently works with trainers Henrietta Knight and Venetia Williams and jockey Jim Culloty.