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| Denman | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Denman.jpg) Denman on 15 March 2006 | |
| Sire | Presenting |
| Grandsire | Mtoto |
| Dam | Polly Puttens |
| Damsire | Pollerton |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 17 April 2000[1] |
| Died | 5 June 2018 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Colman O'Flynn |
| Owner | Paul Barber & Maggie Findlay |
| Trainer | Paul Nicholls |
| Record | 24:14–5–1 |
| Earnings | £1,141,347 |
| Major wins | |
| Challow Novices' Hurdle (2006) Berkshire Novices' Chase (2006) Royal & SunAlliance Chase (2007) Hennessy Gold Cup (2007, 2009) Lexus Chase (2007) Aon Chase (2008) Cheltenham Gold Cup (2008) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating: 183 | |
| Honours | |
| Denman Chase at Newbury Racecourse | |
| Last updated on 29 January 2011 | |
Denman (17 April 2000 – 5 June 2018) was an Irish-bred National Hunt racehorse sired by Presenting. Known as The Tank, Denman was widely known for his great rivalry with Kauto Star for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.[2] This large horse with a front-running style won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2008.
- ^ "Denman pedigree". equineline.com. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ^ McRae, Donald (13 March 2010). "Kauto Star and Denman: rivals for Cheltenham Gold Cup, yet best mates". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2 August 2024.