Kauto faces six rivals at Down Royal Kauto Star faces six rivals as he bids to start the season on a high in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal on Saturday. Of the five-day entries only Tom Taaffe's Finger Onthe Pulse was withdrawn at the final declaration stage. That means Kauto Star, successful in this race two years ago, takes on a younger brigade headed by Arkle Trophy hero Sizing Europe. Henry de Bromhead's ace was beaten by China Rock on his reappearance at Punchestown last month and Mouse Morris's runner has the chance to confirm the form. A small but select line-up is completed by Coolcashin, Killyglen, Mossbank and Trafford Lad.
