Denman wins Cheltenham Gold Cup
The Paul Nicholls-trained Denman wins the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup
Friday March 14 2008
The Paul Nicholls-trained Denman has claimed the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
The 9/4 second favourite romped home under Sam Thomas - seven lengths clear of Kuato Star.
Neptune Collonges finished third to complete a Paul Nicholls 1-2-3.
Fiveforthree landed the Ballymore Properties Novices' Hurdle for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh.
While Whiteoak pipped Refinement at the post in a thrilling race for the opening David Nicholson Mares Hurdle.
- Kevin Hughes
