A ‘Kauto Star Bar’ is being created in the Clubhouse, while discussions are continuing about a statue that would be commissioned following the horse’s eventual retirement.

Kauto Star’s owner Clive Smith will conduct the official opening ceremony next month.

The Kauto Star Bar will be filled with memorabilia, including:

- Pictures of the horse’s five King George wins between 2006 and 2011;
- A set of his racing colours in glass;
- A Kauto racing plate;
- A framed ‘Kautograph’;
- A painting of the horse.

Amy Starkey, the racecourse’s managing director, said: “Kauto Star created history on Boxing Day by becoming the first horse to win the King George VI Chase five times.
“The legend of Desert Orchid – who won the King George four times - lives on at Kempton with a statue, a suite and a race named after him.  Although Kauto Star is still racing, we’re creating the first of our tributes to him now because he already has a very special place in the hearts of racing fans.”

Kauto Star’s owner Clive Smith was delighted with the gesture by the Sunbury racecourse.
He said: “Kauto Star has captured the Kempton public’s imagination and it will be wonderful for visitors to be able to relax in the ‘Kauto Star Bar’ where so many great memories are recorded in words and pictures.”

The Kauto Star Bar – which was formerly the Champagne & Seafood Bar is being given a total makeover and will be opened on Racing Plus Chase day on Saturday 25 February.

The next jump racing at Kempton Park is on Friday 10 and Saturday 25 February.  The Friday fixture includes the £20,000 Betfair Graduation Chase, while the Saturday meeting highlights are the £100,000 Racing Plus Chase, the Adonis Juvenile and Dovecote Novices’ Hurdles both sponsored by William Hill, and the Pendil Novices’ Chase.

First race times are 1.30 and 1.55pm respectively.

On-the-day admission is £16 on Friday 10th and £20 (£16 in advance) on Saturday 25th.  Special £20 ‘Winner Packages’ are available for Racing Plus Chase day – purchased in advance – including admission, a racecard, a drink, a Racing Plus newspaper, a betting booklet and a discounted return visit to the racecourse.  ‘Winner Plus Packages’ cost £24 – and also include food.  Accompanied children aged under 18 are admitted free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.kempton.co.uk or by calling 0844 579 3008.