Kauto Star became the first horse in history to land the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton five times with a brilliant performance under Ruby Walsh.

Just as he had been when landing Haydock's Betfair Chase last month, the Paul Nicholls-trained 3-1 chance was once again ridden positively for this three-mile test.

The 11-year-old was in front with a circuit to go and as he quickened the pace heading down the back straight, he produced some sensational leaps to get his rivals in trouble.

Last season's King George and Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run stayed on tenaciously in the home straight, but Kauto Star was not for catching and had a length and a quarter in hand at the line.

Nicholls said: "He's just awesome and I knew we had him in serious order.

"I don't know why he wasn't quite right last year.

"It was a massive plus having Ruby (Walsh) here today and it's just unbelievable.

"It's amazing. He's just the best.

"If he gets to Cheltenham in that form he'll be the one to beat (in the Gold Cup)."

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