Kauto heads 12 for Gold Cup

Kauto Star tops 12 six-day acceptors for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

His trainer Paul Nicholls has three other entries namely chief market rival Denman, My Will and Tricky Trickster. However What A Friend has been taken out and waits for Aintree.

Cooldine is the leading Irish hope for Willie Mullins while Casey Jones could represent Noel Meade.

Imperial Commander will represent local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies and Calgary Bay, Carruthers, Cerium, Mon Mome and Mr Pointment complete the dozen acceptors..