Kauto Star put down after fall
By Kevin Murphy
Legendary chaser Kauto Star has been put down after sustaining a complex fracture to the left side of his pelvis as the result of a fall.
The 15-year-old won 23 of his 41 races, including winning the King George on five occasions while he also won the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice.
Owner Clive Smith reported that the horse 'did not suffer' after being put down in the presence of his adoring owner and veterinary assistant Hattie Lawrence at 3pm yesterday afternoon.
😢 Kauto Star 😢
— Galileo (@GalileoTheStud) June 30, 2015
You'll never be forgotten.#RIP pic.twitter.com/5nFEcX3dv8
.@mickfitzg on Kauto Star: "I'd like to remember him on all those glory days. He was a true champion and dug deep when he needed to."
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 30, 2015
Poor Kauto Star. I'll never forget him coming up Cheltenham hill for his 1st Gold Cup. I was at the last fence with my heart in my mouth RIP
— Hugh Cahill (@hughcahill7) June 30, 2015
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