Ruby Walsh worries about Kauto Star in the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Ruby Walsh has admitted that he is “not overly confident” that he has made the right decision to ride 5/4 favourite Kauto Star in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, as he feels his mount and Denman are very evenly matched.

The 30-year-old has ridden Kauto Star to Gold Cup victory on two occasions, in 2007 and 2009, and goes in search of a hat-trick next month.

Tony McCoy is likely to be Walsh’s main rival for the Festival’s top prize, with the champion jockey on board 2008 winner Denman (2/1 to win the Gold Cup at Betfred) – who is in action this weekend in the AON chase at Newbury.

Speaking exclusively on Betfred Talk, Walsh revealed: “I’ve had to make a decision and it’s very hard to desert Kauto. It’s only my choice and I’ve got it wrong in the past so I wouldn’t be overly confident I’ve got it right this time either.”

The Irishman described the pair as “two exceptional horses” and feels there is only a “good jump between them”, as punters look forward to arguably the most eagerly awaited National Hunt contest.

Make sure you check out all of Betfred’s horse racing betting markets ahead of the Cheltenham Festival – which gets underway on March 16.

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