Long Run set to face 10 Denman Chase rivals

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run could face up to 10 rivals as he bids to get off the mark for the campaign in the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury on Saturday.

Long Run set to face 10 Denman Chase rivals
Tue, 07 Feb, 2012 - 00:00
Tom Peacock

Nicky Henderson’s star stayer looked to have the world at his feet when landing the blue riband of National Hunt racing last spring, but he has had to make do with minor honours behind the resurgent Kauto Star on his two appearances this season.

Henderson could also be represented by Burton Port, not seen in competitive action in well over a year.

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CourtsRacingPlace: NewburyPlace: WetherbyPlace: Tidal BayPlace: CheltenhamPlace: Manor FarmPlace: DitcheatPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: HendersonPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: NichollsPerson: CarruthersPerson: HalleyPerson: MedermitPerson: Little JoshPerson: Mr MoonshinePerson: Paul BarberPerson: DenmanPerson: The TankPerson: PaulPerson: Jaco van GassPerson: Karl HinettPerson: Lucinder GouldEvent: Long RunEvent: Denman ChaseEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Betfair Denman ChaseEvent: National HuntEvent: Gold CupEvent: Argento ChaseEvent: Hennessy GoldEvent: 2008 Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Hennessy Gold CupEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: Burton PortOrganisation: Kauto Star
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