Denman possible for Marsh return

Denman’s part-owner Paul Barber has revealed the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner could make an earlier than anticipated return to the track in the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock on January 17.

After impressive victories in the Hennessy Gold Cup, Lexus Chase, Aon Chase and his brilliant defeat of stablemate Kauto Star in the blue riband, the eight-year-old was found to be suffering from a fibrillating heart at the beginning of this season.