Horseracing-Kauto Star put down after breaking pelvis in fall (Reuters)
Kauto Star, who captured the public’s imagination with a string of stirring victories including two Cheltenham Gold Cup successes, has been put down after fracturing his pelvis in a fall. Regular jockey Ruby Walsh, who partnered him to 17 of his 23 wins said he had been “very lucky” to ride him. “He was an amazing horse to ride and an amazing horse to be part of and I loved every minute of riding him.” Owner Clive Smith told the Racing Post: “I am devastated.