Nicholls stands by McCoy

Paul Nicholls insists Tony McCoy will keep the ride on Denman in the Cheltenham Gold Cup following the disappointing start to their partnership at Newbury on Saturday.

Nicholls stands by McCoy
Sun, 14 Feb, 2010 - 13:09

Paul Nicholls insists Tony McCoy will keep the ride on Denman in the Cheltenham Gold Cup following the disappointing start to their partnership at Newbury on Saturday.

The 14-times champion jockey was riding the 10-year-old for the first time in the Aon Chase, with a view to getting to know the horse before the Festival.

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