Denman lays down gauntlet to Kauto

Paul Nicholls’ duo Kauto Star and Denman are again set to scrap out the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after the latter’s magnificent return to form in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury.

Sun, 29 Nov, 2009 - 10:22

Paul Nicholls’ duo Kauto Star and Denman are again set to scrap out the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after the latter’s magnificent return to form in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury.

Ladbrokes cannot separate the pair and make them the 2-1 joint favourites for the championship event which they have dominated for the last three years.

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