Robin Oakley

Kitty’s Light is the horse of the year

In the last three triumphs alone he galloped a total of 14 miles while jumping 77 fences

Jack Tudor riding Kitty's Light (red/blue) clear the last to win the bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Sandown. Credit: (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

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