Is Den the man to stop Kauto?

"Denmania" swept Newbury on Saturday as last season’s top novice emerged as the leading threat to stablemate Kauto Star’s dominance of the staying division.

Even before the season started, all racing fans were well aware of trainer Paul Nicholls’ strong hand in the three-mile category but few would have expected Denman to be heading the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup market at this early stage.