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Denman Can Land a Third Hennessy on Super Saturday at Newbury

November 26, 2010 By Carl Harris

By Carl Harris

The Hitman cleaned up last Saturday and he is back to mark your card for the big meeting at Newbury on Saturday, Carl Harris says get on Denman for Hennessy Gold Cup glory….

Denman has dominated the Hennessy Gold Cup (3:05 Newbury) with jaw dropping performances that have even reduced his trainer to tiers. I firmly believe he will do it again on Saturday and I have taken the early prices, Denman is most definately the best bet of the day.

Were it not for health problems Denman could have dominated the game, but despite his heart problems there is no doubting his bravery, I absolutely love Denman but sentiment aside, I think his class will show. Paul Nicholls has said he has never been happier with Denman, that will do for me. Get on Denman, with Gold Cup winning jockey Sam Thomas in the plate. Take the early price about Denman.

Denman won in 2008 and 2009

The Fighting Fifth as been moved from Newcastle to Newbury and now goes off at 12:25 and Champion Hurdler, Binocular makes his reappearance in a race he should win, at odds-on there is no value but a nice double with Denman may be a good investment. He has some decent opponents but lets be honest he should have a stone in hand and win on the steel.

McCoy should complete a double with Big Buck’s (2:30 Newbury) who is quite simply a star and should literally win in a canter here. Another short price but this will give you a nice Brucie Bonus on your winnings, he is an absolute good thing. Absolute certainty!

Last week there was plenty of value with Stagecoach pearl winning at 7/2, today with all the abandonments choice is a bit thin on the ground, so Denman is my cornerstone today. I do like Corner Stone at Newbury in the last (3:40) who can land a hat-trick and I think is well handicaped over fences. Definately worth a bet I think.

Worth a watch, Denman winning the Hennessy Gold Cup last Year…..

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Big Bucks, Binocular, Denman, Fighting Fifth, Punjabi, Sam Thomas, Tony McCoy

Charlie McCann’s Weekend Betting Preview

November 26, 2010 By Charlie McCann

Denman bids to make history by becoming the first horse to win the Hennessy Gold Cup three times this afternoon and the former Gold Cup winner is a worthy favourite despite being 8lb higher in the weights than last year when he beat stablemate What A Friend. This year Paul Nicholls has five in the race and StanJames.com bet 9/4 that one of the five hits the target.

Denman - shock fall , hope for better

Arkle himself couldn’t win three Hennessy Gold Cups but only five of Denman’s 17 opponents are in the handicap. Sam Thomas who rode the ten-year-old to win his first Hennessy in 2007 and his Gold Cup success the following year regains the ride following the injury to Ruby Walsh who was last year’s successful pilot. His quick nimble jumping is likely to have many of his rivals in trouble from some way out, but I take a chance with Irish challenger Pandorama (3.05) despite the fact that he is 8lbs “wrong” in the weights.

The only horse to beat Pandorama to date is the brilliant but fragile Mikael D’Haguenet (more of him later) and the seven-year-old is unbeaten in three starts over fences including the Grade 1 Novice chase at Leopardstown when last seen back in December. The runner up on that occasion was the subsequent RSA Chase winner Weapon’s Amnesty so the form is rock solid and Pandorama gave every indication that he would be best served by going left-handed. His trainer has targeted a Grade 1 Chase over Xmas as his next possible objective and Noel Meade has never been one for calling geese swans. His lack of chasing experience is a cause for concern, but he will never carry the minimum weight again and he is given the vote in a wonderful renewal.

Hennessy Gold Cup 2010 EW 1/4 the first 4; prices from StanJames.com
4 Denman
6 Weird Al
7 Diamond Harry
7 Burton Port
8 Pandorama
14 Taranis
14 Big Fella Thanks
16 Bar

The StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle has been hastily rearranged from snowbound Newcastle who abandoned on Thursday afternoon. The forecast heavy ground at Newcastle wouldn’t have suited the Champion Hurdler Binocular (12. 25) but he should be more at home at Newbury where the good to soft ground should be ideal. Donald McCain’s Peddlers Cross won the Neptune Novices’ Hurdle at the Festival earlier in the year but he will have his work cut out against Binocular although the Champion is sure to come on for his seasonal reappearance.

Stan James.Com Fighting Fifth EW: 1/4 1,2
4-5 Binocular
11-4 Peddlers Cross
5 Starluck
12 Nearby
100 Bygones Of Brid

On the flat at Kempton Man Of Iron was a winner at the Breeders’ Cup in Santa Anita last year but has largely disappointed since and preference is for the progressive Dreamspeed (3.50) who finished 3rd in a decent Group 3 at Newbury on turf last time. His ability to handle the artificial surface must be taken on trust but he is taken to score from Nideeb who landed a similar contest over 10f last week at Lingfield. If he stays he will be a threat to all.

Fairyhouse stage a cracking card tomorrow with no less than three Grade 1 contests including the Grade 1 Drinmore Novice chase which sees the reappearance of Mikael D’Haguenet (1.50) after a 576 day lay-off. I have always considered the horse a potential Gold Cup winner and if that is the case he must go close. He was beaten in a chase in France as a four-year-old so does have some experience of the larger obstacles.

Solwhit is the one to beat half an hour later but I am a massive Hurricane Fly fan and was staggered when the horse met with defeat on his seasonal reappearance (at the hands of Solwhit) last year. He showed when winning the Grade 1 Hurdle at Punchestown (gained his revenge on Solwhit albeit by only a neck) that he is a top class hurdler and, although he lacks the race fitness of the likely favourite, his class can prevail.

Zaidpour (1.15) was hugely impressive at Punchestown on his hurdle debut and he is taken to give Willie Mullins another Grade 1 success in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle and land the weekend nap.

For all your sporting odds this weekend check out StanJames.com or ring 0800211222

Be lucky

Charlie

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Charlie McCann, Denman, Fighting Fifth, Hennessy Gold Cup, Newbury, Newcastle

Denman faces 18 rivals in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury

November 25, 2010 By Carl Harris

Denman faces 18 rivals in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday – with China Rock a surprise acceptor as The Tank goes for a third successive Hennessy Gold Cup. He is now the 7/2 Favourite.

Denman

Mouse Morris’ charge was on Wednesday ruled out of the contest after a minor setback but Rare Bob is the only defector at the final declaration stage. Nicky Henderson has declared Barbers Shop who Andrew Tinkler will ride with Barry Geraghty switching to China Rock. The presence of Denman as top-weight means on seven horses are in the handicap proper on Saturday.

Sam Thomas as expected will ride Denman. He partnered him to victory in the 2008 Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Hennessy Gold Cup: 4-1 Denman, 5-1 Weird Al, 6-1 Diamond Harry, 8-1 Burton Port, Pandorama, 12-1 Big Fella Thanks, Taranis, 16-1 China Rock, Madison du Berlais, Neptune Collonges, 18-1 Carruthers, 20-1 Hey Big Spender, 25-1 Silver By Nature, 33-1 Niche Market, The Tother One, 40-1 Barbers Shop, 50-1 Dream Alliance, Razor Royale, 150-1 Hills of Aran, (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Fighting Fifth Hurdle: 4-5 Binocular, 11-4 Peddlers Cross, 4-1 Starluck, 14-1 Nearby, 66-1 Bygones Of Brid, Orsippus (EW 1/4 1,2)

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Denman, Hennessy Gold Cup, Newbury

Nicky Henderson Confident For Binocular Return

November 24, 2010 By Carl Harris

Nicky Henderson expressed himself satisfied with the health of the Champion Hurdle favourite, Binocular, despite the five-year-old blowing hard at the end of a racecourse gallop yesterday morning.

“I’m happier with him now than I was last year, but that’s not to say something was obviously amiss back then,” the trainer said on Wednesday.

Binocular Can Land Fighting Fifth

“I wasn’t that confident going to Newcastle last year and I wouldn’t be again – it’s a very good race, as it should be, with Peddlers Cross and Starluck in there – but I do know Binocular is in very good form. Saturday is not the Champion Hurdle, it’s just the first step on the road to Cheltenham in March. My job is to make sure Binocular is fit and ready to defend his crown then but the stanjames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle is the perfect place to start and provides a good route into the Christmas Hurdle,” he added.

A preview by Charlie McCann of Stan James

Sponsors Stan James have cut Peddlers Cross from 7/2 to 11/4 for Saturday’s Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle following support for the Donald McCain Festival winner and have eased Champion Hurdler Binocular from 5/6 to 10/11. The firm have also opened a book on whether this weekend’s big races at Newcastle and Newbury go ahead.

Head of PR Charlie McCann: ” The frost covers are due to go down at both tracks but will the weather allow the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth and Hennessy Gold Cup to go ahead? We suggest and hope yes and bet 4/11 the Fighting Fifth takes place at Newcastle on Saturday (2/1 no) and 4/9 the Hennessy takes place at Newbury on Saturday (13/8 no). Punters have latched on to Peddlers Cross for the Fighting Fifth and we have cut the Neptune Novices’ Hurdle winner to 11/4 from 7/2 in light of sustained support.”

Will the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth be held at Newcastle on Saturday 27/11?
Yes 4/11
No 2/1

Will the Hennessy Gold Cup be run at Newbury on Sat 27/11?
Yes 4/9
No 13/8

StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle: NRNB & 1/4 1,2
Binocular 10/11 (from 5/6)
Peddlers Cross 11/4 (from 7/2
Starluck 9/2 (from 4s)
Nearby 16
Sublimity 20/1
100/1 Bar

It is also the Hennesy Gold Cup on Saturday, Can Denman carry top weight to a third victory?

Burton Port has been trimmed in the market for the Hennessy Gold Cup following the news that China Rock will miss the race and is now 7/1 (from 8/1) with totesport.

Looking ahead to the stanjames.com Fighting Fifth at Newcastle, trainer Robbie Hennessy has ruled former Champion Hurdler Sublimity out of the race which has seen the front two shorten at the head of the market.

Binocular is now the 4/5 favourite (from 5/6) with totesport whilst Peddlers Cross is the 5/2 second-favourite (from 11/4).

Over in Ireland, Alaivan ran out the comfortable winner of the Listed Fishery Land Hurdle and has been introduced into the market for the Champion Hurdle at 33/1.

Hennessy Gold Cup – totesport bet: 7/2 Denman, 5 Weird Al, 7 (from 8) Burton Port, Diamond Harry, Pandorama, 10 Big Fella Thanks, 12 Neptune Collonges, Taranis, 16 Carruthers, Madison du Berlais, Silver By Nature, 20 Hey Big Spender, 25 The Tother One, 33 Barbers Shop, Niche Market, Rare Bob, 40 Dream Alliance, Razor Royale, 66 Hills Of Aran.

¼ 1-2-3-4

Stan James Fighting Fifth – totesport bet: 4/5 (from 5/6) Binocular, 5/2 (from 11/4) Peddlers Cross, 7/2 Starluck, 12 Nearby, 66 Bygones Of Brid, Orsippus.

¼ 1-2

William Hill King George VI Chase – totesport bet: Evs Kauto Star, 11/2 Long Run, 6 Imperial Commander, 10 Forpadydeplasterer, Nacarat, 14 Sizing Europe, 16 Punchestowns, Riverside Theatre, What A Friend, 20 Albertas Run, Planet Of Sound, The Nightingale, 25 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Cue Card, 12 Toubab, Zaidpour, 14 Hidden Universe, Megastar, 16 Dare Me, 20 Bobs Worth, 25 Elegant Concorde, Sprinter Sacre, 33 Dunraven Storm, Shot From The Hip.

¼ 1-2-3

Irish Independent Arkle Trophy – totesport bet: 8 Ghizao, 12 Celestial Halo, Medermit, 14 Royal Charm, 16 Captain Chris, Get Me Out Of Here, Noble Prince, Surfing, 20 Finian’s Rainbow, Kilmurry, Loosen My Load, Oscar Whisky, Spirit River, 25 Quwetwo, 33 Bellvano, Vino Griego.

¼ 1-2-3

Stan James Champion Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Binocular, 5 Hurricane Fly, 7 Menorah, 8 Khyber Kim, 10 Silviniaco Conti, 12 Peddlers Cross, Solwhit, 14 Cue Card, 16 Dunguib, Go Native, Overturn, 20 Get Me Out Of Here, Quevega, Sanctuaire, Soldatino, 25 Blackstairmountain, 33 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 10 Al Ferof, Zaidpour, 14 Megastar, 16 Dare Me, Last Instalment, 20 Frawley, Minella Class, 25 Bishopsfurze, Dunraven Storm.

¼ 1-2-3

RSA Chase – totesport bet: 7 Time For Rupert, 8 Mikael d’Haguenet, 12 Quel Esprit, Reve de Sivola, Tell Massini, Wayward Prince, 16 Chicago Grey, Fionnegas, Wymott, 20 Sang Bleu, 25 Loosen My Load, Peveril, Spirit River, Wishful Thinking, 33 Alfie Sherrin.

¼ 1-2-3

Queen Mother Champion Chase – totesport bet: 11/4 Big Zeb, 3 Master Minded, 8 Tataniano, 9 Captain Cee Bee, Sizing Europe, 10 Golden Silver, 12 Forpadydeplaster, 14 Gauvain, 20 Kalahari King, Somersby, 25 Osana, Riverside Theatre.

¼ 1-2-3

Ladbrokes World Hurdle – totesport bet: 4/5 Big Buck’s, 8 Long Run, Peddlers Cross, Quevega, Zaynar, 14 Time For Rupert, 16 Karabak, Bensalem, 20 Quel Esprit, 25 Mourad, Tell Massini.

¼ 1-2-3

JCB Triumph Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/2 Sam Winner, 14 Dolatulo, 16 A Media Luz, 20 Bob Le Beau, 25 Empire Levant, Grandouet, 33 Architrave, Balerina, Captains Dilemma, Maoi Chinn Tire, Pantxoa, Pepite Rose, Titan De Sarti.

¼ 1-2-3

totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup – sponsors bet: 10/3 Imperial Commander, 9/2 Kauto Star, 10 Denman, 16 Long Run, 20 Cooldine, Neptune Collonges, Punchestowns, Sizing Europe, What A Friend, 25 Tidal Bay, Burton Port, Mikael d’Haguenet, 33 Pandorama, Planet Of Sound, The Nightingale.

¼ 1-2-3

John Smith’s Grand National – totesport bet: 14 Denman, 20 Hello Bud, Big Fella Thanks, Black Apalachi, Don’t Push It, Merigo, 25 Bluesea Cracker, Niche Market, State Of Play, 33 Arbor Supreme, Backstage, Ballabriggs, 40 Character Building, Maljimar, Mon Mome, The Package, Tricky Trickster.

¼ 1-2-3-4

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Binocular, Denman, Fighting Fifth Hurdle, Hennessy Gold Cup, horseracing, Nicky Henderson

Denman shortens as twenty left in Hennessy

November 22, 2010 By Carl Harris

Denman heads twenty horses that have been left in the Hennessy Gold Cup at the latest forfeit stage and totesport have shortened him slightly at the head of the market at 7/2 (from 4/1).

Denman

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has also left in Neptune Collonges, Taranis, The Tother One and Niche Market but it is Weird Al who is likely to be Denman’s main rival in the market and Ian Williams’ gelding is currently a 5/1 shot.

‘After big-race victories for Kauto Star and Imperial Commander in recent weeks, the spotlight is now on Denman as he aims to win the Hennessy for an historic third time and we’re bracing ourselves for a wholesale gamble similar to the one seen twelve months ago,’ said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.

A total of seven horses have been entered for Saturday’s Stan James Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle and totesport make reigning Champion Hurdler Binocular the 5/6 favourite.

The race will also see the much-anticipated return of Peddlers Cross who is next in the market at 7/2. Starluck is an 11/2 shot with Nearby next at 12/1.

Over at Kempton, Bobs Worth made a successful hurdling debut for Nicky Henderson in the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novice Hurdle this afternoon and has been introduced at 25/1 by totesport for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

Hennessy Gold Cup – totesport bet: 7/2 (from 4) Denman, 5 Weird Al, 7 Diamond Harry, 8 Burton Port, Pandorama, 10 Big Fella Thanks, 12 Neptune Collonges, Taranis, 16 Carruthers, China Rock, Madison du Berlais, Silver By Nature, 20 Hey Big Spender, 25 The Tother One, 33 Barbers Shop, Niche Market, Rare Bob, 40 Dream Alliance, Razor Royale, 66 Hills Of Aran.

¼ 1-2-3-4

Stan James Fighting Fifth – totesport bet: 5/6 Binocular, 11/4 Peddlers Cross, 7/2 Starluck, 12 Nearby, 16 Sublimity, 66 Bygones Of Brid, Michael Smith.

¼ 1-2

William Hill King George VI Chase – totesport bet: Evs Kauto Star, 4 Imperial Commander, 7 Long Run, 10 Forpadydeplasterer, 14 Nacarat, 16 Punchestowns, Riverside Theatre, Sizing Europe, What A Friend, 20 Albertas Run, Planet Of Sound, The Nightingale, 25 Burton Port, Captain Cee Bee, Cooldine, Deep Purple, 33 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Cue Card, 12 Zaidpour, 14 Hidden Universe, Megastar, 16 Toubab, Casual Conquest, Dare Me, 20 (first show) Bobs Worth, 25 Elegant Concorde, Sprinter Sacre, 33 Shot From The Hip.

¼ 1-2-3

Irish Independent Arkle Trophy – totesport bet: 8 Ghizao, 12 Celestial Halo, Medermit, 14 Royal Charm, 16 Captain Chris, Get Me Out Of Here, Noble Prince, Surfing, 20 Kilmurry, Loosen My Load, Oscar Whisky, Spirit River, 25 Finians Rainbow, Quwetwo, 33 Bellvano, Vino Griego.

¼ 1-2-3

Stan James Champion Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Binocular, 5 Hurricane Fly, 7 Menorah, 8 Khyber Kim, 10 Silviniaco Conti, 12 Solwhit, 14 Cue Card, Peddlers Cross, 16 Dunguib, Go Native, Overturn, 20 Get Me Out Of Here, Quevega, Sanctuaire, Soldatino, 25 Blackstairmountain, 33 bar.

¼ 1-2-3

Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 10 Al Ferof, Zaidpour, 14 Megastar, 16 Dare Me, Last Instalment, 20 Frawley, Minella Class, 25 Bishopsfurze, Dunraven Storm.

¼ 1-2-3

Ladbrokes World Hurdle – totesport bet: 4/5 Big Buck’s, 7/2 Silviniaco Conti, 8 Long Run, Peddlers Cross, Quevega, Zaynar, 14 Time For Rupert, 16 Karabak, Bensalem, 20 Quel Esprit, 25 Mourad, Tell Massini.

¼ 1-2-3

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Denman, Hennessy Gold Cup, Newbury

Can Denman Do It Again?

October 27, 2010 By Carl Harris

After the Champion Trainer was brought to tears by an historic weight-carrying performance last season, dual Hennessy Gold Cup winner Denman has been installed by William Hill as their 5-1 favourite for a repeat win in the famous handicap chase.

Denman now heads to the Newbury

Chased home last season by stablemate What A Friend, it is only appropriate that the Alex Ferguson/Jed Mason is again quoted as the 11-2 second-favourite with Hills, with Diamond Harry and Pandorama thereafter at 8-1.

Kate Miller, spokeswoman for William Hill, said: ‘’the unthinkable was achieved last season with an awe-inspiring weight-carrying performance by Denman in the Hennessy that brought the crowd (and bookies) to tears. Paul Nicholls and his team at Ditcheat have proved this horse can be targeted towards anything, and only the hardest of souls would doubt his ability to dominate again.’’

Hennessy Gold Cup: 5-1 Denman, 11-2 What A Friend, 8-1 Diamond Harry, Pandorama, 10-1 Burton Port, 12-1 Carruthers, Duc de Regniere, Neptune Collonges, 14-1 Barbers Shop, China Rock, Silver by Nature, Taranis, 16-1 Madison du Berlais, 20-1 Big Fella Thanks, Great Endeavour, Hey Big Spender, Knockara Beau, Notre Pere, Possol, The Midnight Club, The Package, Vic Venturi 25-1 bar (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)

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Denman and Kauto Star Update

October 4, 2010 By Carl Harris

Paul Nicholls open day, was a good opportunity to catch up with Kauto Star and Denman, watch the video….

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Denman, Kauto Star, Paul Nicholls

Findlay Splits from Nicholls and Barber

July 6, 2010 By Carl Harris

Denman’s co-owners Harry Findlay and Paul Barber have mutually agreed to end their association, primarily they are known for owning former Gold Cup Winner, Denman.

Harry Findlay charged by BHA

Professional gambler Harry Findlay will no longer have horses with Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls, the trainer of 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Denman. This stems from Harry Findlay being banned for six months after being found guilty by the British Horseracing Authority of laying one of his own horses, the Paul Nicholls-trained Gullible Gordon, on two separate occasions in contravention of the rules of racing.

“Harry and I have agreed to split up, mainly to do with the situation with the BHA,” said Barber. I’ve said I think he has been harshly treated, but at the same time he feels very hurt by it.”

Denman will be owned solely by Barber, Nicholls’ landlord and principal patron.

Big Fella Thanks, another high-profile horse co-owned by the pair, will run in the colours of Findlay’s mother, Maggie.

Fourth in this year’s John Smith’s Grand National, Big Fella Thanks will move to Ferdy Murphy‘s stables in North Yorkshire.

“It’s great to get a horse of that calibre. It’s a big boost for the yard and we’re delighted to get him,” said Murphy.

“Harry rang me on Sunday and asked if we would take him and he confirmed it on Monday morning after he’d had a meeting with Paul Barber that the horse would be coming here.

“He asked me if I would be interested in training the horse. I said I would and he said it would run in his mother’s name. He said was that all right and I said OK.

“It’s grand, happy days. Any horse with that rating (151) is great to have.”

Speaking to The Times, Mrs Findlay (told the real story) said: “We have had horses at Ditcheat for eight or nine years and many people there will know just how honest and straight Harry is with his gambling.

“Yet the support, from the place where Gullible Gordon was trained, has simply not been loud enough or strong enough.”

Filed Under: Horseracing News Tagged With: Denman, Free Horseracing Tips, Harry Findlay, Paul barber, Paul Nicholls

Wednesdays Horseracing Tips, 21 April

April 20, 2010 By Carl Harris

We have some good racing on the level as well as day two of the Punchestown Festival where Denman runs. Here are your free horseracing tips from Racing Diary.

Sea The Stars last year's Derby winner

3:30 Epsom Prompter- win. Lets start at home with the Derby trial at Epsom where Prompter is the main attraction and will look to emulate Sea The Stars brilliant win in the Derby 2009. It is interesting that Hayley Turner gets the ride for Michael Bell at this level. He went close on his debut last year so may not be the hardest horse to get fit and this son of Motivator (who won The Derby for the stable) should relish the longer trip today. As we know his sire won at the track (2005 Derby winner) and a bold bid is expected. I would be shocked if he didn’t win.

5:30 Punchestown Denman – win. I do love Denman. He may be a gelding but he has more balls than most colts. He comes back time after time and proves the doubters wrong. The run in The Gold Cup was excellent and I am absolutely delighted that Tony McCoy retains the ride. You can stick your criticism of McCoy where the sun doesn’t shine. The best jockey ever and any fool who doubts that just needs to look at the record book and spend five minutes in his company.I don’t buy this being polite, there are too many idiots talking rubbish where McCoy is concerned. Denman should be too good for these, as long as he is fresh.

Good Luck on Wednesday.

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Denman Runs at Punchestown on Wednesday

April 20, 2010 By Carl Harris

Denman will face 11 rivals in the Guinness Gold Cup at Punchestown on Wednesday.

Denman runs at Punchestown

The Paul Nicholls-trained winner of the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup returned to something like his best form when runner-up for the second year running in the blue riband last month. The 10-year-old spearheads a three-pronged British assault on the big prize, backed up by The Queen’s Barbers Shop, trained by Nicky Henderson, and Philip Hobbs’ Planet Of Sound.

Another former Gold Cup winner in the line-up is 2006 victor War Of Attrition, trained by Mouse Morris. Notre Pere, who took this race 12 months ago, goes again for Jim Dreaper, while Willie Mullins is double-handed with Cooldine and J’y Vole. Paul Nolan saddles Joncol, with Follow The Plan, Tranquil Sea and the Dessie Hughes-trained pair of Rare Bob and Siegemaster also engaged.

One of Ireland’s most popular chasers of recent times has his last race ever on Wednesday as War Of Attrition ends a productive career. Now 11, Mouse Morris’ stable star was narrowly beaten by Brave Inca in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle of 2004 but his future was always going to lie over fences. He won the Swordlestown Cup in 2005, the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2006 and the Guinness Gold Cup a month later.

Injury kept him off the track for nearly two years but he returned with a win over another Gold Cup winner, Kicking King. He still managed to win two Grade Two hurdles this winter before running well for a long way in the World Hurdle at Cheltenham. “He likes Punchestown and the ground is in his favour,” said Morris.

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