Will Kauto Star become a household name like Desert Orchid or Best Mate?
Andy King, N4 London He might be a Best Mate but I don’t think he will be a Desert Orchid in as much as he is the wrong colour and his style of running won’t win him nearly as many supporters. But in terms of pure ability I’d say at this stage of his career he is every bit as good. Have you got a tip for the Hennessy Gold Cup? Marie Gordon, by email I think Turpin Green will win. He is a horse I like and I thought he showed plenty of ability last year when he pulled himself up for some reason at the last fence at Sandown. He’s obviously got a little bit of a quirk there but that is normally the sign of a horse with ability and he’d make a worthy winner. What is John McCririck like off camera? Terry Green, Salisbury He is good company and has a really good sense of humour. I think he is definitely a long way from being normal, but on the whole he is a great member of the team and works his socks off. John Francome will appear on Channel 4’s coverage of the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup on Sa
