Denmans Next Race

One of the most anticipated races of the year is the Cheltenham Gold Cup which takes place on Friday March 19th and it’s fair to say that the incredible hype that surrounds this particular race is due, in no small part, to the showdown between Denman and Kauto Star.

It’s been announced that Ruby Walsh will be riding Kauto Star and that Tony McCoy will be taking the reins on Denman for the first time in his illustrious career. Despite a downturn in form recently, Paul Nicholls has decided that it will McCoy, and not Sam Thomas, who is best suited to saddle up on the day but before he does he’s going to get a run out beforehand.

Denman is scheduled to run in the The Aon Steeple Chase at Newbury next Saturday, February 13th 2010 at 2.35pm. The race is a Class 1, Grade 2 run over three miles and despite the fact that the bookies don’t appear to be running ante-post odds on the race just yet, I have no doubt that Denman will be the odds on favourite on the day.

This will also be a great opportunity for McCoy to prove his worth and justify Paul Nicholls decision to give him the ride as many pundits across the forums believe that he should have stayed loyal to Sam Thomas but Nicholls is an astoundingly good trainer and decisions like this are not made lightly.

Newbury on February 13th will prove him right or wrong so watch this space…