Bookies hammered by imperious Denman

LEGENDARY gambler Harry Findlay landed a massive touch when Denman produced a sensational display to overpower his rivals in the Royal and SunAlliance Chase at Cheltenham yesterday, writes Pat Keane.

Bookies hammered by imperious Denman
Thu, 15 Mar, 2007 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Findlay part-owns the massive gelding with Paul Barber and backed his charges throughout the winter.

He refused to be drawn on exactly the final tally of winnings, but said: “It is not as much as people think, it is less than £1m.

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