Denman routine excites Barber

Owner Paul Barber feels Denman has “never been better” ahead of his quest to win the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup a second time.

Tue, 25 Jan, 2011 - 07:42

Owner Paul Barber feels Denman has “never been better” ahead of his quest to win the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup a second time.

The 11-year-old Paul Nicholls inmate has become something of the forgotten horse in the build-up to the Cheltenham feature in March, having not been seen since his terrific third in the Hennessy in November.

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