Big Fella Thanks will run in new colours in the John Smith’s Grand National after owner Harry Findlay sold his charge less than three weeks before the race.

Owner Paul Barber feels Denman has “never been better” ahead of his quest to win the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup a second time.

DENMAN put the finishing touches to his Hennessy Gold Cup preparations yesterday.

SAM Thomas will be reunited with Denman in the Hennessy Gold Cup on Saturday week.

Sam Thomas will be reunited with Denman in the Hennessy Gold Cup on Saturday week.

BIG FELLA THANKS should be in top form for his seasonal bow in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury next month, according to trainer Ferdy Murphy.

Paul Nicholls claims Denman has given Ruby Walsh “the best feel for three years” ahead of his racecourse return in November.

Crestfallen owner Harry Findlay has vowed to lodge an appeal after being warned off for six months in connection with laying his own horse, Gullible Gordon, on two occasions.

Leading owner Harry Findlay has been warned off for six months in connection with laying his own horse, Gullible Gordon, on two occasions.

Imperial Commander stayed on strongly up the hill for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies and jockey Paddy Brennan to land the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Paul Nicholls has ruled out the possibility of Denman wearing blinkers in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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.

Denman’s new jockey Tony McCoy cannot wait to take on Kauto Star in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 19.

Tony McCoy will ride Denman in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 19.

KAUTO STAR could bid to join an elite list of three-time totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup winners on March 19.

PAUL NICHOLLS has stated the ground will be the deciding factor on whether Kauto Star and Master Minded head for the Punchestown Festival next month.

Co-owner Harry Findlay insists all roads now lead to Aintree for a rejuvenated Denman.

Kauto Star secured his place in the history books as he became the first horse to regain the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup with a superlative display.

EBAZIYAN got the Irish off to a flying start in the Anglo Irish Bank Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham yesterday, but the grey’s success was met by an almost deathly silence as he crossed the line, giving rider, Davy Condon, a first Festival winner.