Posts tagged Denman
Hennessy Gold Cup preview
Nov 27th
This year’s renewal of the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury has been dominated, in more ways than one, by Denman. The topweight has to carry 11st 12lb, the same weight that he made light of to win the race twice before but is he a certainty or the first horse to be safely crossed off [...]
Paul Nicholls ‘couldn’t be happier’ with Denman for Hennessy
Nov 25th
Eighteen rivals, a welter burden and the need to run the race of his life stand between Denman and a place in history when he attempts a third victory in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday. The surprise from the list of final declarations was that China Rock was still in the field, [...]
Sam Thomas happy to be passenger on Denman
Nov 24th
The Hennessy Gold Cup has seen the best of times for Sam Thomas. And the worst. In 2007 Thomas and Denman pounded the field into submission at Newbury during a month when the jockey enjoyed a Midas-like touch in the major jumps race as he stood in for Ruby Walsh, who was sidelined with injury. [...]
Denman heads 20 in Hennessy Gold Cup
Nov 23rd
Denman heads the list of 20 acceptors for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday as he attempts to become the first horse to win the race three times. Racing may seem one of the more decadent pastimes but it does tip its hat to one of the principles of communism, in its own [...]
Nacarat entered for Betfair Chase
Nov 3rd
The Betfair Chase has drawn a total of 19 entries headed by the last three winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Kauto Star, Denman and Imperial Commander. Nigel Twiston-Davies has already pointed Imperial Commander, who won last season’s Gold Cup by seven lengths, to Haydock Park although Paul Nicholls has not necessarily confirmed either Denman [...]
Kauto Star still gets handicapper’s vote
May 26th
He may have missed out on the popularity poll but Kauto Star is still the jumper by which all others are measured. He finished third behind Big Buck’s and Imperial Commander in a public vote for the jump racing’s Horse of the Year title however, it may be impossible to accurately measure him against the [...]
Trainers a little more open-minded
Feb 9th
The decision to re-open both the Aon and totepool Games Spirit Chases has met with some success. The two races form part of Newbury’s “Super Saturday” card but initial entries of nine and four respectively did little to back up that billing. The Aon still has just the nine entries, with nothing rated within 24lbs [...]
Denman jockey needs to be real McCoy
Jan 26th
The trainer has described the question as “crazy” and the jockey has said no-one has asked him, but the debate is as persistent as the one that keeps buzzing around Gordon Brown about when he will call a general election. As denials go, they were both succinct enough. Ever since Denman stormed back to top [...]
Star cast entered for Cheltenham Gold Cup
Jan 13th
Having made history last season Kauto Star heads the entries for this year’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, attempting to join those whose names resonate through the sport. After becoming the first horse to regain chasing’s blue riband last season, Kauto Star will attempt to emulate Cottage Rake, Arkle and Best Mate with a third victory [...]
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