The first in Victoria Eveleigh's enchanting Katy's Exmoor Ponies series, perfect for fans of pony & animal stories, Pippa Funnell,
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Kauto Star & Denman, both superstars, have between them changed the landscape of jump racing forever. Stablemates side-by-side at the Somerset yard of their trainer Paul Nicholls, they are exactly the same age but hugely different personalities. Kauto Star, a handsome bay was born in France where he was dubbed 'L' Extraterrestre', has won the King George VI chase at Kempton Park on four consecutive occasions, matching Desert Orchid's record, & the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice. Some say he is the leading steeplechaser of all time. Denman an indomitable Irish Chestnut, ruthlessly efficient & blessed with great stamina, is known as ' The Tank'. In 2008 he knocked Kauto Star into second place in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, a result reversed the next year. As well as Cheltenham, he has won the Hennessy Gold Cup twice. Not since the days of Arkle has any horse attracted such attention from outside racing. The continuing rivalry between Kauto Star & Denman has captured the imagination of millions & has been compared to the classic sporting contests of Borg against Mc Enroe, Ali against Foreman & Coe against Ovett. This is the story of their life & times & the drama of their many victories
- & occasional spectacular failures.