Kauto Star delights crowds at Kempton Park
After winning the King George VI Chase an amazing 5-times during his racing career, Kauto Star returned to his spiritual home at Kempton Park earlier today (26 December) to parade in front of his adoring fans.
Here are our favourite social media posts marking the occasion.
Kauto Star in his stable at Kempton! pic.twitter.com/Osm9BvmphHKauto Star in his stable at Kempton! pic.twitter.com/Osm9BvmphH— Laura Collett (@CollettEventing) December 26, 2013— Laura Collett (@CollettEventing) December 26, 2013
Another photo of Kauto Star, this time with eventing partner @CollettEventing pic.twitter.com/NQ1M8lwk8YAnother photo of Kauto Star, this time with eventing partner @CollettEventing pic.twitter.com/NQ1M8lwk8Y— Channel 4 Racing (@Channel4Racing) December 26, 2013— Channel 4 Racing (@Channel4Racing) December 26, 2013
Post by Channel4Racing.
Well someone had his oats this morning! Kauto Star @kemptonparkrace earlier with @CollettEventing pic.twitter.com/m4jdCndBJMWell someone had his oats this morning! Kauto Star @kemptonparkrace earlier with @CollettEventing pic.twitter.com/m4jdCndBJM— The Jockey Club (@TheJockeyClub) December 26, 2013— The Jockey Club (@TheJockeyClub) December 26, 2013
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.