Watch a replay of the 2011 King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. (credit: CharlesFred)
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Watch a replay of the 2011 King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Paul Nicholls' legendary chaser regained his King George VI Chase crown in a sensational renewal of the world famous race and the superstar ran his rivals ragged with an incredible round of jumping at Kempton.
Last year's winner and 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run started favourite for the race, but Nicky Henderson's French import could never get passed his arch-rival and though he looked to be closing at the line, King Kauto had too much under the hands of Ruby Walsh.
A delighted Paul Nicholls said: "He's just awesome and I knew we had him in serious order.
"I don't know why he wasn't quite right last year. It was a massive plus having Ruby here today and it's just unbelievable.
"It's amazing. He's just the best. If he gets to Cheltenham in that form he'll be the one to beat (in the Gold Cup)."
