13:45 Newton Abbot 06 May 2026
Kauto The King Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 2 | 5YO plus
Winner £13,202 - 7 ran
in touch with leaders, slow 1st, dropped to rear before 3rd, in touch 3 out, headway 2 out, ridden and led approaching last, soon went clear, idled but always doing enough near finish
close up in touch, not fluent 7th, lost second 11th, ridden and every chance 2 out where not fluent, soon outpaced by leaders, kept on run-in, went second near finish
took keen hold, close up in touch, chased leader 11th, pressed leader 3 out, ridden and led before 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra and lost second near finish
midfield, in touch with leaders 3 out where not fluent, soon pushed along, outpaced by leaders after 2 out, plugged on run-in
wore hood to post, always behind
took keen hold, led, not fluent 12th, pressed for lead and awkward 3 out, ridden and dropped to fifth 2 out, soon weakened
midfield, ridden and struggling after 13th, no impression 2 out
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Replay: 13:45 Newton Abbot 6th May 2026
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 2 runs, 1 win (1 horse), 0 placed, 1 unplaced | Next time out | 2 runs, 1 win, 0 placed, 1 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 0 runs up in class, 0 wins, 0 placed, 0 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 129; Highest placed OR: 129 |
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £18.30 (7, 5) |
| Win | £4.50 (7) |
| Place | £2.20 (7), £2.50 (5) |
| Swinger | £2.10 (1, 5), £2.30 (1, 7), £2.70 (5, 7) |
| Exacta | £17.20 (7, 5) |
| Trifecta | £71.60 (7, 5, 1) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 6 | Light N Strike | 9 | 10 8 | 135 | 2-P6P32 | 16 days | Miss E C Lavelle (116 miles) | Ben Jones | 7/ 4 | 5:04.89 | |
| 2022 | Good | 4 | Eritage | 8 | 11 2 | 137 | P31-463 | 93 days | P F Nicholls (72 miles) | Lorcan Williams | 9/ 4 | 5:14.37 | |
| 2021 | Good | 9 | Kauto The King | 7 | 10 3 | 126 | 33F411 | 12 days | C L Tizzard (68 miles) | Brendan Powell | 7/ 1 | 5:15.84 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 5 | Romain De Senam | 7 | 11 4 | 141 | UP1412 | 16 days | P F Nicholls (72 miles) | Lorcan Williams | 6/ 1 | 5:32.50 | |
| 2018 | Good | 8 | Cut The Corner | 10 | 10 9 | 133 | 545233 | 30 days | A Ralph (180 miles) | Lee Edwards | 9/ 1 | 5:10.10 | |
| 2017 | Good | 5 | Henryville | 9 | 11 12 | 147 | 4P3981 | 21 days | H Fry (59 miles) | Niall Madden | 3/ 1 | 5:10.30 | |
| 2016 | Good | 9 | Art Mauresque | 6 | 11 12 | 144 | 1677P2 | 21 days | P F Nicholls (72 miles) | Nick Scholfield | 3/ 1 | 5:18.40 |