Conti claims Denman Chase at Newbury
Ruby Walsh hailed Silviniaco Conti as a "gem" as he cemented his position as a leading contender for Gold Cup honours with a straightforward success in the Denman Chase at Newbury.
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Silviniaco Conti returns for Denman Chase
Leading Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup fancy Silviniaco Conti returns from a midwinter break in the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury on Saturday.
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Long Run to skip Betfair Denman Chase
Long Run will head straight for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after trainer Nicky Henderson decided against a prep run at Newbury this weekend.
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Run grinds out Denman win
Long Run got back to winning ways in the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury - but he was pushed all of the way by stable companion Burton Port.
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Nicholls retires legend Denman
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denman has been retired after suffering a setback in his preparation for the Lexus Chase.
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Walsh will ride Denman in Lexus
Paul Barber has confirmed Ruby Walsh will be riding Denman in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown later this month.
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Denman named as Lexus contender
Denman appeared among 17 contenders for the Lexus Chase as the entries for the major races at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival were published.
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Previous winners head Gold Cup entries
Kauto Star, Denman and Imperial Commander - the last three winners of the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup - feature among 34 entries for chasing's blue riband prize in March.
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Gold Cup trio set for Haydock battle
Gold Cup-winning trio Kauto Star, Denman and Imperial Commander feature among a fascinating list of 19 entries for the Betfair Chase at Haydock on November 20.
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Higher mark puts Denman Hennessy bid in doubt
Paul Nicholls believes Denman will struggle to win another handicap chase off his current mark of 182.
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Tony McCoy learns from Denman failure
Champion jockey Tony McCoy believes he learnt a lot from riding Denman in the Aon Chase at Newbury despite failing to finish.
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Tricky takes Aon as Denman unseats
Tony McCoy's new association with Denman came to a premature end as the pair parted company at the third-last fence in the Aon Chase at Newbury.
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Denman looks for confidence builder
Paul Nicholls believes Saturday's Aon Chase will leave Denman spot-on for his bid to regain the Gold Cup crown at Cheltenham next month.
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Denman heads Aon nine
Denman will face a maximum of eight rivals when Tony McCoy partners the 2008 Gold Cup hero for the first time in the Aon Chase at Newbury on Saturday.
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Denman has Trials day entry
Denman could be the star attraction in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.
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Gold Cup unlikely for Fergie's Friend
Paul Nicholls has reiterated that Lexus Chase winner What A Friend is only likely to run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup if something untoward happens to stablemates Kauto Star and Denman.
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Kauto crowned chasing king
Kauto Star wrote his name into racing legend by reclaiming the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup in emphatic style from his stablemate Denman.
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Denman set for Kempton return
Paul Nicholls admits Kempton is not the ideal track for reigning Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Denman as he prepares to make his comeback in the hastily-arranged Levy Board Chase.
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Denman heads Aon contenders
Last year's winner Denman heads 13 entries for the Aon Chase at Newbury on Saturday.
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Mann considers Aon for Air Force
Air Force One could be amongst the challengers to Denman should the latter make his comeback in the AON Chase at Newbury next Saturday.