Brennan makes it a turn-up for the books

THE totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup yesterday signalled a massive changing of the guard.

A contest billed as a duel between Paul Nicholls’ superstars, Kauto Star and Denman, proved nothing of the sort, with victory going to Imperial Commander and Galway-born rider, Paddy Brennan.

It was a fantastic training performance on the part of Nigel Twiston-Davies, who put his charge away specifically for this, after he disappointed in the King George at Kempton at Christmas.