There has been an outpouring of tributes on Twitter for Kauto Star, after the champion horse was put down due to pelvis and neck injuries in a fall in a paddock.
Here, we look at how some of the biggest names in horse racing have reacted to the news on Twitter.
Sad news about KAUTO STAR the most complete chaser of the modern-era RIP pic.twitter.com/LpxUd867UV
— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) June 30, 2015
RIP Kauto Star. A champion that oozed grace and class and touched the hearts of so many
— Jamie Weir (@jamiecweir) June 30, 2015
What sad news. RIP #KautoStar x
— Hayley McQueen (@HayleyMcQueen) June 30, 2015
Sad news re Kauto Star. Provided some of the best days racing & punting, and with Denman one half of a great sporting rivalry
— Paul Kelso (@pkelso) June 30, 2015
Sad news from the world of racing with news of the death of Kauto Star this morning
— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) June 30, 2015
R.I.P Kauto Star who won the William Hill King George VI Chase a staggering & unmatched five times. pic.twitter.com/xlv7FIfMjD
— Kempton Park (@kemptonparkrace) June 30, 2015
Sad to hear news about Kauto Star. Contributed so much to a golden era of steeplechasing.
— Richard Hoiles (@RichardHoiles) June 30, 2015
2 Cheltenham Gold Cups and a record 5 King George VI Chases. R.I.P you legend. #KautoStar pic.twitter.com/lRnBLfRCa9
— GB Racing (@GBRacing) June 30, 2015
R.I.P Kauto Star – My favourite ever Horse pic.twitter.com/1eXEq8rpQU
— Jay Riley (@Jay_78_) June 30, 2015
Sad news coming in regarding the death of #KautoStar, an incredible equine athlete who did so much for the sport of #horseracing in general.
— Dubai Racing Channel (@DubaiRacingTV) June 30, 2015
RIP my friend you were a true Legend. Once in a lifetime. pic.twitter.com/tGBsz5wfZf
— Paul Nicholls (@PFNicholls) June 30, 2015
Rest in peace old boy.. I’ll never see another like you. @KingKautoV @PFNicholls #Legend pic.twitter.com/vhyi8v8RbD
— Nick Child (@NJC_Commentator) June 30, 2015
Gutted about the passing of @PFNicholls Kauto Star. Gutted. Sometimes best to say no more than that. #kautothelegend
— Matt Chapman (@MCYeeehaaa) June 30, 2015
