1.45 2m. 4f. 216yds. 7 Declared. Kauto The King Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £25,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €13,202.00 2nd - €6,075.00 3rd - €3,038.00 4th - €1,520.00 5th - €758.00
Formscan - Although ETALON wasn't quite at his best when fourth at Kempton in February, his previous efforts at Ascot suggest that a race of this nature is within his compass. A 1lb ease in the ratings can only help Dan Skelton's charge and he edges the vote over last year's winner Light N Strike. Mickey Bowen's string are starting to fire and a return to form from his veteran wouldn't be a surprise. Western General is also noted.