THE BET FA I R CHAS E 20 NOVEMBER 2021
to equal Kauto Star’s record of four Betfair Chase victories. This year’s Betfair Chase takes place at Haydock Park on Saturday 20 November. As well as being one of the most competitive and high-quality races of the season, it also promises to be a reliable yardstick for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign.
came close to winning it for a seventh time last year when Clan Des Obeaux finished second behind Bristol De Mai. And with plenty of strength in depth in the staying chasers’ division at his Ditcheat yard, few would back against him mounting a strong challenge again this year, especially if it means denying Bristol De Mai the opportunity
victories remain a record and, along with his two Cheltenham Gold Cup and five King George VI Chase wins, contribute to a CV that makes the Paul Nicholls-trained superstar one of the greatest equine athletes to ever grace a racecourse. Nicholls last lifted the trophy seven years ago with Silviniaco Conti, but
NO HORSE HAS ENJOYED MORE SUCCESS IN THE BETFAIR CHASE THAN THE LATE, GREAT KAUTO STAR, WHO WON THE 2006, 2007, 2009 AND 2011 RENEWALS
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