Events / Maxliu / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

As the build-up to Saturday's Betfair Chase gathers momentum, we report on the latest conditions at the track and what they might mean for the favourite...

It is currently sunny and windy at Haydock, and that spells good news for [2.1] favourite Kauto Star in Saturday's Betfair Chase.

The dual Gold Cup winner has never run on heavy ground, but soft going clearly suits him well.
Since coming over from France, Timeform believe he has run on soft ground six times, winning on five occasions. The only time he hasn't obliged is when falling at Exeter four years ago, when he was remounted and only failed by a short head to get up.

Betfair spokesman Tony Calvin commented: "There has only been some light drizzle at the course today, and connections of Kauto Star will be hoping that their star performer doesn't need to run on heavy ground for the first time on Saturday."

To win the Betfair Chase: [2.1] Kauto Star, [4.0] Notre Pere, [7.0] Madison Du Berlais, [13.0] Imperial Commander, [25.0] Tidal Bay, [55.0] Halcon Genelardias, [75.0] Albertas Run, [80.0] Barbers Shop, [85.0] Nozic, [230.00] Rambling Minster, [320.00] The Sawyer, Seymour Weld.
Kauto Star's performances on Timeform description of Soft

1/11/08 Dow 24f 1st
24/11/07 Hay 23f 1st
2/12/06 San 16f 1st
22/10/06 Ain 20f 1st
3/12/05 San 16f 1st
31/01/05 Exe 17f 2nd (remounted)

Tags: Haydock Races, Horseracing betting, horseracing betting odds, Horseracing betting tips, Kauto Star, the Betfair Chase, Tony Calvin