Private handicapper Timeform praised Kauto Star's Gold Cup run but still ranked him below Desert Orchid
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Eddie Freemantle: Paul Nicholls' shrewd handling of Kauto Star gave a discerning Cheltenham crowd an exceptional race
Kauto Star made making history look effortless in the Gold Cup yesterday, romping home 13 lengths clear
Harry Findlay: Kauto Star looked a winner after the first fence, but Denman ran an absolute monster — I can't wait for Battle of Britain III
Paul Hayward: The Gold Cup hero came back to recapture his title and make history for Paul Nicholls
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