DENMAN CONFIRMS WELL-BEING WITH EXETER RACECOURSE GALLOP
Denman – winner of the 2007 Hennessey – began his build-up to a second attempt at the famous race with a gallop at Exeter this afternoon. Connections will be hoping to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup they lost to Kauto Star in 2009.
Denman looking good
Drawing comparisons to the Denman of old, the 2008 Gold Cup hero appeared to be blooming with health in the parade ring before his circuit gallop of the Devon course alongside stable mate Beshabar. The duo cantered for most of the course, before upping the tempo in the home-straight with Denman leading the pair home. Denmam ran one of the best races of his life in the Hennessey Gold Cup, under top weight before winning at Cheltenham.
William Hill are offering 6-1 about a repeat Gold Cup win putting him second-favourite in the list behind the reigning Gold Cup Champion, and 7-4 favourite Kauto Star.
Kate Miller, spokeswoman for William Hill, said: ‘’He looked much like the Denman of old with plenty of condition, and strode out well on the softening ground. It is clearly full steam ahead for his second Hennessey bid, and possibly a return to his golden season of 2007-2008.’’
Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup: 7-4 Kauto Star, 6-1 Denman, 10-1 Cooldine, 16-1 Madison du Berlais, Notre Pere, 25-1 Imperial Commander, 33-1 Barber Shop, Cappa Bleu, Rare Bob, 40-1 Aran Concerto, Killyglen, Schindlers Hunt, 50-1 Albertas Run, Joncol, Niche Market, (Others On Request) (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
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