Cheltenham gold cup 2009 cheltenham festival focus. In 2010, the nicholls duo lined up once again, but unfortunately kauto star fell four from the finish, leaving imperial commander to lead home denman. When i follow a particular horse through his racing career, i must admit, seeing him entered for the grand national fills me with. Therein lies the dilemma ahead of the totesport bowl 2. Cheltenham gold cup chase 2008 won emphatically by denman. Showing talent from an early age, walsh won the irish amateur title twice. The gallant denman also finished second in 2010 and 2011. Kauto star v denman countdown read our daily diary on the clash between star horses kauto star and denman at the 2010 cheltenham festival, in which the paul nicholls. Stablemates and eradefining rivals denman and kauto star canter to the start of the cheltenham gold cup. Twelve months later, kauto star gained his revenge, beating denman into second place. Kauto star fans urged their horse up the final hill as denman continued to dominate affairs but as the cheltenham stands reverberated with noise, it was to be denman s day. Iconic races of the 2000s kauto star regains the gold cup timeform. Known as the tank, denman was widely known for his great rivalry with kauto star for the cheltenham gold cup. Kauto star 19 march 2000 29 june 2015 was a frenchbred national hunt champion racehorse trained by paul nicholls in somerset and owned by clive smith.
Harry findlay bemused as bookies favour kauto star over denman. He reclaimed the king george vi chase in 2011 on board kauto star after. This is the most prestigious race on the jumps racing calendar and is the. In 2009 kauto star then reversed the finishing order, forcing denman into the runners up spot.
Twelve months later, it was long runs turn to taste victory, with denman and kauto star both making the frame, finishing second and third respectively. Mar 20, 2010 britains bookies were last night celebrating a. He won the cheltenham gold cup twice, in 2007 and 2009, becoming the first horse to regain the cup after losing it. More recently, coneygree was victorious in 2015 before becoming the first novice in over 40 years to land the big prize just a month later. The runners, tips and betting odds for the denman chase which takes place at.
Denman departs as kauto star stays racing sport express. But a firstcircuit blunder by ruby walshs mount had already drawn gasps from a 67,000 crowd. The gold cup is not until march 2010 but kauto star is already the favourite. William hill and several other british bookmakers can be found here on uk bookmakers pages in oggs, where youll find both generous free bonus bet offers, but also the full 4 day card. Denman was renowned for his iron will on a racecourse and won 14 races from 24 starts. Kauto star and denman to head a star studded parade at cheltenham. His finest hour came in the 2008 cheltenham gold cup, when he defeated stablemate kauto star by seven lengths in a race for the ages. Paul frank nicholls obe born 17 april 1962 is a british national hunt horse trainer with stables at ditcheat, somerset. The continuing rivalry between kauto star and denman has captured the imagination of millions and has been compared to the classic sporting contests of borg against mcenroe, ali against foreman and coe against ovett. For the 811 favourite kauto star, many saw it as a shame that his career wouldnt end in glory. Bookies answer big festival questions mirror online. The leaders in the betting were kauto star at 74, denman at 71, hennessy gold cup winner neptune collonges at 152 and exotic dancer at 81. Denman beats kauto star to land gold cup telegraph. Strictly embargoed until monday 15th march, 2010 today marks just 24 hours until the start of one of racings greatest occasions, the cheltenham festival, and five days until one of sports biggest battles commences.
Show your support for kauto star or denman as they prepare to go headtohead once more in this years cheltenham gold cup. His finest hour came in the cheltenham gold cup in which he defeated stablemate kauto star by seven lengths. Kauto star won the race in 2007, but was beaten into second place by denman the following year. Denman ridden by sam thomas clears the last to win the cheltenham gold cup image. Denman vs kauto star at cheltenham the independent. The epic story of two champions who set the racing world on fire. Having already triumphed in the 2007 gold cup, kauto star started oddson favourite in 2008, but lost out to denman who entered the race unbeaten that season. Kauto star for sale in uk 56 secondhand kauto stars. Kauto star became the first horse to regain the cheltenham gold cup after winning this years edition of one of british racings most prestigious races over fences on friday. The kauto star novices chase is a grade 1 national hunt steeplechase in great britain which is open to horses aged four years or older.
Mar 11, 2008 swindonweb help you beat the cheltenham bookies with equine exert john francome and local legend chris piper. Kauto star had fired the ball into denman s court with his imperious 11length win in the king george vi chase at kempton on boxing day. This year, two horses near the top of the gold cup. I had a euro for the number of times somebody has tried in recent days to end an argument on the respective merits of kauto star and denman by saying, well find. Denman vs kauto star at cheltenham they may be the greatest jump horses ever. Brilliant rivals, with utterly contrasting styles, they have shared the. Although the grand national is not until 10th april 2011, now is the best time to get brilliant antipost prices for the big day, at this very early stage in the game, i have already made my predictions from the lineup and my knowledge of the horses running. He never put a foot wrong and beat kauto star by seven lengths. Kauto star, a grade three winner over hurdles at auteuil in france, developed into a chaser of the highest class with six straight wins in the 20062007 season, including a stunning grade one fourtrick, culminating in an impressive voctory in the 2007 totesport cheltenham gold cup. Last years gold cup saw 71,816 gather at cheltenham, a new record for the race.
Bookmakers were quick to price up the possibility, with kauto star offered at 52 by totesport, and denman available at just 72 with the same firm. A relatively successful jump jockey, nicholls has become the leading national hunt trainer of his generation, finishing the 200708 season with 155 winners and a record. Kauto star did not look entirely at home when beaten at aintree earlier in the year either, although giving a stone to monets garden over an. Ladbrokes reckon denman s victory saved them from their darkest day in festival history as the nation backed kauto star in their masses. The war of the wolds kauto star vs denman 2010 online. Kauto star was victorious in the betfair chase, king george and ascot chase in 200708, while denman took home the hennessey, lexus and. Phil taylor thinks nichollss brute will win the day. Kauto star had to settle for 2nd place as denman set a relentless pace that he just couldnt keep up with. Cheltenham buzz a celebration of cheltenham festival horses. Kauto star prints horse racing prints and paintings of the. Kauto stars performance was one of the best we have seen in the last 20 years and definitely better than that produced by denman when he won last.
Out on his own though is the great kauto star who won this back in 2007. Kauto star of course is looking for the record of winning the gold cup for the 3rd time and rival denman who kauto beat into 2nd this year, will be looking for. Excuse me, youve taken my kauto star video and my editing without my permission and just changed the music take this down immediately or im reporting you. A bit of local rivalry always helps to crank up some sporting tension and it doesnt get much more local than two racehorses stabled next door to each other, with a window between their boxes so they can be constantly aware of each others moods. Betfair denman chase key to gold cup at cheltenham. Gold cup winners kauto star and denman will head a star studded parade of former racehorses at the cheltenham festival next month. This is the story of their life and times and the drama of their many victories and occassional spectacular failures. Kauto star 19 march 2000 29 june 2015 was a french bred national hunt champion racehorse trained by paul nicholls in somerset and owned by clive smith. I had won handsomely on kauto star in 2007, lost ugly in 2008 when lumping both my communion and confirmation money on a a double success, so was naturally wary of.
Denman 2008 gold cup winner and kauto stars biggest. Jun 30, 2015 kauto star, who won 16 grade one steeplechases, was put down yesterday after injuring his neck and pelvis after a fall in his paddock. Where kauto star might have been eclipsed, there is a new star on the horizon in denman bookies were left celebrating denmans win after money poured in for kauto star before the off, despite the. Denman got the better of kauto star with a monstrous effort when the pair went headtohead for the first time in the. Denman, the brooding opposite to a preening kauto star, is infamous for turning his hulking rear on unwanted visitors. They are colourful printed pieces of original art hand signed by the artist. Kauto star did not look entirely at home when beaten at aintree earlier in the year either, although giving a stone to monets garden over an inadequate trip. It was billed as a gold cup for the ages, but with kauto star not on a true going day, denman and.
View results and future entries as well as statistics by course, race type and prize money. Denman, harry findlay l and ruby walsh after winning the. This large horse with a frontrunning style won the cheltenham gold cup in 2008. Dec 20, 2016 the gold cup arrived and it was a clash between denman and kauto star. The only horse to have won the king george vi chase five times, was champion chaser four times and the only horse to regain the cheltenham gold cup. Kauto star and denman will now be running as late entries. Kauto star has enjoyed easier races with more breathers since denman s retirement. Aug 28, 2012 denman departs as kauto star stays denman left paul nicholls stables in somerset for the final time over the bank holiday weekend. This could be the last time these two horses race against each other before they retire, but i could be wrong.
Denman was renowned for his iron will and won 14 races from 24 starts. Sir des champs, grands crus and sprinter sacre all have the tools to shine. Therein lies the dilemma ahead of the totesport bowl for backing horses after they have failed to shine is not always an advisable plan of attack in the ongoing battle with the bookies. Kauto star won 23 of his 41 races, including a record five king george vi chases. Mar 14, 2008 denman destroyed kauto star and the rest of his rivals to win the cheltenham gold cup in emphatic style. The festival has been so keenly awaited, especially after kauto stars impressive win over denman in 2009s gold cup. David and caroline staddon, from ditcheat, the home of kauto star and denman who are the favorites in todays gold cup they are backing kauto star 1932010 racegoers at fakenham racecourse, norfolk watch a giant screen as kauto star pulls up in the. Nicholls is the most successful current handler in. Mar 18, 2020 he would turn up at prestbury park with legends like kauto star, denman, see more business, master minded, silviniaco conti and big bucks, and clean up. Whatever your sport you can be sure to find something to suit and we ship worldwide at a fixed rate. Find out more about the two horses hitting the headlines from the same stable as they clash in the totesport gold cup in march, kauto star versus denman.
Denman heart problems the paul barberowned denman was a 71 shot, despite winning the race just 12 months ago, but after some wellpublicised heart problems that required surgery, was not seen as a. But on a quiet and sunlit afternoon he reveals a more personal habit by ambling over so that he can knock on the grille to summon his neighbour. The great one though came back in 2011 and at the grand old age of 11 was the darling of the punter. Feb 27, 2009 kauto star and denman are two very special horses,who knows,one or both may turn into another arkle or flyingbolt. What a race and credit where its due, denman was unstoppable out in front. The worlds two highest rated jump horses, kauto star and denman, will face each other in the totesport gold cup on.
Relive kauto star s last cheltenham gold cup win in 2009. Mar 14, 2008 thomas looked behind but kauto star was still trying to bridge the gap. Kauto star makes racing history with memorable victory in. Kauto star pronounced carto by some and kateo by others is swift and nimble while denman is a big brute of a beast. Denman and kauto star among former stars to parade at cheltenham festival fans of prolific exracehorses are in for a treat at the cheltenham festival next week as a group of horses including past. By ross clarke, betting reporter 27 february 2020 8. Kauto star an outstanding athlete, with a world record tally of 16 grade one steeplechase wins is now regarded by many as one of the greatest chasers of all time. Kauto star prints, paintings and horse racing pictures.
Meanwhile, the bookmakers are getting just as excited. Denman doubters as bookies shave kauto star s gold cup odds. Having won the race in 2007, he lost the title to his stablemate denman the. Everything you need to know about the cheltenham gold cup. Twelve months later, it was long runs turn to taste victory, with denman and kauto star both making the. Kauto star regains cheltenham gold cup practical punting. Jun 07, 2018 his defeat of kauto star in the 2008 gold cup stamped him one of the greats. Brilliant rivals, with utterly contrasting styles, they have shared the honours over the past two. Rider laura collett says she feels bullied and hurt by claims she lied about the circumstances of record. But just as many stars have risen gloriously to the occasion to claim their place in. As the queens barbers shop faded into ninth of the 16 starters, kauto star, who also won in 2007. Denman doubters as bookies shave kauto stars gold cup odds. Denman 17 april 2000 5 june 2018 was an irish bred national hunt racehorse sired by presenting. Big bucks, denman and kauto star headline fantastic nicholls five.
In the bookshop next to the statue of arkle, there are two books at the front of the display. Denman tore the field apart and stormed up the famous hill as king kauto. Denman doubters as bookies shave kauto stars gold cup. How much will bookies lose out on because of coronavirus. Denman plays part in kauto star s improvement ahead of cheltenham. And all the more satisfying because it was denman, the horse which had beaten kauto star last year, in second place.
Denman produced a perfectly satisfactory return but his performance did not have everyone drooling. Kauto star a king again, sprinter sacres heroic return and classic moments in festival history. The bookies have kauto star edging it over denman, 11 so far against each other, both superb chasers what ever the outcome its no doubt going to be close. Bbc gloucestershire national hunt festival all eyes on.
Ridden by inform irish jockey ruby walsh, kauto star. Kauto star odds at the three contenders who may become the next kauto star. Dec 27, 2009 kauto star is the clear favourite for the cheltenham gold cup after his boxing day heroics at kempton. Fondly known as the king he was working as a dressage horse. Bbc sport horse racing kauto star pips denman for gold. Please ensure you collect your parcels if you are not in when the delivery is attempted and do it fast. Ruby walsh steers kauto star to a fourth king george victory kauto star is the clear favourite for the cheltenham gold cup after his boxing day heroics at kempton. In a display of dominance, kauto star pulled lengths clear of his main rival. Nowadays his star has waned somewhat, as mullins has emerged as the one to beat, but he managed two winners at last years festival. These two horses are from the same stables and trained by the same man. Imperial commander won the race having gone off at 91 and the 41 denman came home in second place.
And at seven years old clan des obeaux is the same age as kauto star when he won the gold cup for the first time in 2007. The young pretender had triumphed for a famous win. Britains bookies were last night celebrating a pounds 45million cheltenham windfall after oddson kauto star tumbled out of the gold cup. The continuing rivalry between kauto star and denman, stablemates at home but deadly enemies on the course, has electrified the nation. Compared to kauto star s 16 victories at the highest level over fences, denman. Both ladbrokes and totesport shaved kauto stars cheltenham gold cup odds to 54 and 1110. Mar 14, 2010 sport racing denman vs kauto star at cheltenham they may be the greatest jump horses ever. He won the cheltenham gold cup twice, in 2007 and 2009, becoming the first horse to regain the cup after losing it in 2008 by seven lengths behind denman. Support injured jockeys fund with kauto star and denman bracelets. Once all said and done, we can now add together the total returns from you bet. Bookies were last night toasting denman s thrilling victory in the cheltenham gold cup as punters suffered a hammerblow when hot favourite kauto star flopped. It was supposed to be an epic clash between the pair but denman had the race won by the time they turned for home.
Sent off as the 74 favourite, the 2007 champion won by a huge lengths from stablemate and last years winner denman in a triumph for english trainer paul nicholls. I cant wait for this race kauto star is a tremendous horse but denman has tony mccoy on board now and i think that will prove the difference on the day. Newburys grade 2 has a long history of producing gold cup winners with national hunt legends kauto star and denman both winning the 3 mile contest before going on to taste gold cup glory at cheltenham. May 21, 2017 both 9 year old geldings were much fancied, but it was kauto star who was the bookies 74 favourite going into this 22 fence spectacle. Both 9 year old geldings were much fancied, but it was kauto star who was the bookies 74 favourite going into this 22 fence spectacle. It is run at kempton park over a distance of about 3 miles 4,828 metres, and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped. Ruby walsh hailed kauto star as an incredible horse as the pair sent the records tumbling with a length defeat of stablemate denman in the cheltenham gold cup. Kauto star and denman were both 11 and past their best but somehow ended up sharing the lead at the home turn. Their respective nicknames the maserati and the tank. Last years champion and market leader fell at the fourth last fence. Where kauto star might have been eclipsed, there is a new star on the horizon in denman bookies were left celebrating denmans win after money poured in for kauto star.
Ears pricked, cheltenham gold cup winner kauto star puts his best hoof forwards in his new life in d laura collett looks into one of the vast mirrors flanking the indoor equestrian schooling arena at the membury estate stables and cannot helping breaking into laughter as she takes in the beautiful vision gazing back at her. Kauto star winning impressively by 36l king george vi at kempton 26dec. For those who may be interested, i have just heard that big bucks has been withdrawn from this race. Denman, who was retired in 2011, also won two hennessy gold cups in 2007 and 2009. Denman was the master of all at his tyrannical best and. Kauto star responded to ruby walshs urgings in gutsy style but was under pressure for. Bookies have trimmed kauto s odds to 64 after he landed a fourth straight king george vi chase, stablemate denman is at 21 for marchs showdown. Denman heart problems the paul barberowned denman was a 71 shot, despite winning the race just 12 months ago, but after some wellpublicised heart problems that required surgery, was not seen as a particularly safe bet.
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