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Who owned Denman?
Denman (horse)
| Denman | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Colman O’Flynn |
| Owner | Paul Barber & Maggie Findlay |
| Trainer | Paul Nicholls |
In which year did native river win his first Denman Chase at Newbury?
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Harry Topper | 7 |
| 2015 | Coneygree | 8 |
| 2016 | Houblon des Obeaux | 9 |
| 2017 | Native River | 7 |
Who was Denmans jockey?
Sam Thomas hailed “phenomenal” performer Denman following the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner’s death on Tuesday. Thomas enjoyed the biggest moment of his career when partnering Denman to a seven-length success over fellow Paul Nicholls-trained runner Kauto Star in the Festival feature 10 years ago.
What year did Denman win the Gold Cup?
2008
Denman dethrones Kauto Star to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup – 2008.
Is Harry Findlay married?
It echoes my conversation with Findlay’s wife, Kay, who has been with him for 28 years. Kay has enjoyed the good times but she offers a sobering view of her husband’s heartache.
Who did Native River beat in the Gold Cup?
In the spring of 2018 he won a second Denman Chase before recording his biggest win in the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup….
| Native River | |
|---|---|
| Earnings | £1,043,567 |
| Major wins |
Who won the Gold Cup in 2008?
Denman
The 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup was a horse race which took place at Cheltenham on Friday 14 March 2008. It was the 80th running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and it was won by Denman. The winner was ridden by Sam Thomas, and the first three horses were all trained by Paul Nicholls.
Who won the Gold Cup 2008?
Did Desert Orchid get stolen?
No-one has ever admitted the theft of Shergar. The body has never been found. The most valuable horse in the world disappeared without trace.
Is Barney Curley still alive?
Deceased (1939–2021)
Barney Curley/Living or Deceased
How did the Denman Chase get its name?
In 2012 the sponsorship was taken over by Betfair and renamed the Denman Chase in honour of Denman, who won the race in 2008 and also won two Hennessy Gold Cups at Newbury. The race serves as one of the principal trials for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.
How old do you have to be to run the Denman Chase?
The Denman Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 2 miles and 7½ furlongs (2 miles 7 furlongs and 86 yards, or 4,706 metres), and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped.
How long is the Denman Chase at Newbury?
It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 2 miles and 7½ furlongs (2 miles 7 furlongs and 86 yards, or 4,706 metres), and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year in February.
When did Denman the horse retire from racing?
Denman’s retirement was announced on 9 December 2011 after he was injured in training for the Lexus Chase on 28 December 2011. Nicholls reassured Denman’s fans that it was only a minor injury and if he was a youngster he would be back next year but because of his age]